Crystal Palace Yarns
free knit vest pattern
Below is detail of shoulder
Below is back of vest
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Merino 5 Superwash 100% merino wool
Star Stitch Vest
Designed and Knit by Gail Tanquary for Crystal Palace Yarns
Finished Bust Sizes: 34, 38, 42, 46"
Materials:
Crystal Palace
Merino 5 (100% superwash Merino):
4 (5, 6, 7) 50 gr balls - MC #5226
purple
3 (4, 5, 6) 50 gr balls - CC #9802 ultra
blues
Note: The vest can also be made using a single color.
Crystal Palace Bamboo Needles
Size 9 – 16”, 26” and 32” circular needles
Size 9 straight needles
4 stitch holders and stitch markers
Gauge: 4 sts = 1” in garter stitch
Abbreviations: BO - bind off; CO - cast on; Bet –
between; MC - main color; CC - contrasting color; K - knit; P - purl; PU - pick
up; SSK: sl 2 sts, one at a time, from left to right needle; then insert left
needle into front of these 2 sts and K them together; RS - right side; WS -
wrong side
Star Stitch: Knit next 3 sts, pass first st over second and third sts.
Note: If the vest is begin made in one color, disregard directions to change colors. [Some pattern editing done October 15, 2008]
Bottom band: For all sizes, with MC CO 16 sts. K 1 row. K 2 rows CC. K 2 rows MC. Cont alternating 2 rows CC and MC until 145 (161, 175, 191) ridges MC have been worked. BO loosely. Do not cut yarn. Leaving last loop on needle, turn and PU one st in each ditch between garter ridges across bottom of strip, PU 1 (0, 1, 0) st in cast-on edge: 146 (161, 176, 191) sts. K 3 rows. BO loosely on right side. Finish off.
Using MC, PU sts as for bottom band across top of border: 146 (161, 176, 191) sts.
Continue as follows:
With MC, K10, place on st holder, K to last 10 sts, K10.
Next row: K10, place on st holder, K to end.
Begin pattern:
Row 1 MC Purl (WS) 3 CC Purl
Row 2 MC K2, (yo, star st), to last st, K1. 4 CC K1, (star st, yo), to
last 2 sts,.K2
Repeat these 4 rows until piece measures 12 (13, 14, 15) inches (or desired
length) from bottom edge to underarm. End by working row 1 (a MC wrong side
row).
Dividing row:
With MC, K2 (yo, star) 5 (6, 7, 8) times, K1, (right front) -- P
15 (18, 21, 24), place on holder -- K2, (yo, star) 19 (20, 21, 22) times, K1,
(back) -- P15 (18, 21, 24), place on holder -- K2 (yo, star) 5 (6, 7, 8) times,
K1, place marker (left front).
Next row: Using size 9 straight needles and CC, purl across sts of left front. Leave remaining sts on circular needle, using it as a holder.
LEFT FRONT
Row 1 CC K1, (star, yo) 4 (5, 6,
7) times, star, K2 -- 17 (20, 23, 26) sts
Row 2 and all following wrong-side rows: Change color and purl
Row 3 MC K2, (yo, star) 4 (5, 6, 7) times, K2 tog, K1 -- 16 (19, 22, 25) sts
Row 5 CC K1, (star, yo) 4, (5, 6, 7) times, K3 -- 16 (19, 22, 25) sts
Row 7 MC K2, (yo, star) 4 (5, 6, 7) times, K2 tog, -- 15 (18, 21, 24) sts
Row 9 CC K1 (star, yo) 4 (5, 6, 7) times, K2 -- 15 (18, 21, 24) sts
Row 11 MC K2, (yo, star) 3 (4, 5, 6) times, yo, K3 tog, K1 -- 14 (17, 20,
23) sts
Row 13 CC K1, (star, yo) 3 (4, 5, 6) times, K4 -- 14 (17, 20, 23) sts
Row 15 MC K2, (yo, star) 3 (4, 5, 6) times,K2 tog, K1 -- 13 (16, 19, 22)
sts
Row 17 CC K1, (star, yo) 3 (4, 5, 6) times, K3 -- 13 (16, 19, 22) sts
Row 19 MC K2 (yo, star) 3 (4, 5, 6) times, K2 tog -- 12 (15, 18, 21) sts
Row 21 CC K1, (star, yo) 3 (4, 5, 6) times, K2 -- 12 (15, 18, 21) sts
Row 23 MC K2, (yo, star) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, K1, K2 tog, K1 -- 11 (14, 17,
20) sts
Row 25 CC K1, (star, yo) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, K4 -- 11 (14, 17, 20) sts
Row 27 MC K2, (yo, star) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, K2 tog, K1 -- 10 (13, 16, 19)
sts
Row 29 CC K1, (star, yo) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, K3 -- 10 (13, 16, 19) sts
Row 31 MC K2, (yo, star) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, K2 tog -- 9 (12, 15, 18) sts
Row 33 CC K1, (star, yo) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, K2 -- 9 (12, 15, 18) sts
For sizes 34 and 38, stop shaping here.
Continue as follows until armhole edge measures 10 inches:
(Go to rows 35-45 for sizes 42 and 46.)
Row 1 MC Purl
Row 2 MC K2 (yo, star) 2 (3) times, K1 -- 9 (12) sts
Row 3 CC Purl
Row 4 CC K1 (star, yo) 2 (3) times, K2 -- 9 (12) sts
At 10 inches, P 1 more row MC, bind off with MC.
For sizes 42 and 46, continue with rows 35 thru 45.
35 MC K2, (yo, star) 3 (4) times, K1, K2 tog, K1 -- 14 (17) sts
37 CC K1, (star, yo) 3 (4) times, K4 -- 14 (17) sts
39 MC K2, (yo, star) 3 (4) times, K2 tog, K1 -- 13 (16) sts
41 CC K1, (star, yo) 3 (4) times, K3 -- 13 (16) sts
43 MC K2, (yo, star) 3 (4) times, K2 tog -- 12 (15) sts
45 CC K1 (star, yo) 3 (4) times, K2 -- 12 (15) sts
Stop shaping here.
Continue as follows until armhole edge measures 11 inches:
Row 1 MC Purl
Row 2 MC K2, (yo, star) 3 (4) times, K1 -- 12 (15 sts)
Row 3 CC Purl
Row 4 CC K1 (star, yo) 3 (4) times, K2 -- 12 (15) sts
At 11 inches, P 1 more row MC, bind off with MC.
BACK: Beg with wrong side row and CC, work pattern as established across sts of back, without decreases. Work even until back measures 4 rows (2 star st patterns) shorter than fronts. Work next WS row.
Work pattern as established across first 9 (12, 12, 15) sts (right shoulder), BO sts of center back until 9 (12, 12, 15) sts remain on left shoulder, work pattern as est to end of row. Cont pattern and colors as established, work to match front arm edges. Bind off. Attach CC, P across sts of right front.
RIGHT FRONT
Row 1 CC K1, ssk, K1, (star, yo) 4 (5, 6, 7) times, K2
-- 17 (20, 23, 26) sts
Row 2 and all following wrong-side rows: Change color and purl
Row 3 MC K1, ssk, K1, (yo, star) 4 (5, 6, 7) times, K1 -- 16 (19, 22, 25)
sts
Row 5 CC K2, (star, yo) 4 (5, 6, 7) times, K2 -- 16 (19, 22, 25) sts
Row 7 MC K1, ssk, (yo, star) 4 (5, 6, 7) times, K1 -- 15 (18, 21, 24) sts
Row 9 CC K1, (star, yo) 4 (5, 6, 7) times, K2 -- 15 (18, 21, 24) sts
Row 11 MC K1, ssk, K2, (yo,
star) 3 (4, 5, 6) times, K1 -- 14 (17, 20, 23) sts
Row 13 CC K3, (star, yo) 3 (4, 5, 6) times, K2 -- 14 (17, 20, 23) sts
Row 15 MC K1, ssk, K1, (yo, star) 3 (4, 5, 6) times, K1 -- 13 (16, 19,
22) sts
Row 17 CC K2, (star, yo) 3 (4, 5, 6) times, K2 -- 13 (16, 19, 22) sts
Row 19 MC K1, ssk, (yo, star) 3 (4, 5, 6) times, K1 -- 12 (15, 18. 21)
sts
Row 21 CC K1, (star, yo) 3 (4, 5, 6) times, K2 -- 12 (15, 18, 21) sts
Row 23 MC K1, ssk, K2, (yo, star) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, K1 -- 11 (14, 17,
20) sts
Row 25 CC K3, (star, yo) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, K2 -- 11 (14, 17, 20) sts
Row 27 MC K1, ssk, K1 (yo, star) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, K1 - 10 (13, 16, 19)
sts
Row 29 CC K2, (star, yo) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, K2 -- 10 (13, 16, 19) sts
Row 31 MC K1, ssk, (yo, star) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, K1 -- 9 (12, 15, 18) sts
Row 33 CC K1, (star, yo) 2 (3, 4, 5) times, K2 -- 9 (12, 15, 18) sts
For sizes 34 and 38, stop shaping here.
Continue as follows until armhole edge measures 10 inches: (Go to rows 35-45 for
sizes 42 and 46.)
Row 1 MC Purl
Row 2 MC K2, (yo, star) 2 (3) times, K1 -- 9 (12) sts
Row 3 CC Purl
Row 4 CC K1, (star, yo) 2 (3) times, K2 -- 9 (12) sts.
At 10 inches, P 1 more row MC, bind off with MC.
For sizes 42 and 46, continue with rows 35 thru 45.
Row 35 MC K1, ssk, K2 (yo, star) 3 (4) times,
K1 -- 14 (17) sts
Row 37 CC K3, (star, yo) 3 (4) times, K2 -- 14 (17) sts
Row 39 MC K1, ssk, K1, (yo, star) 3 (4) times, K1 -- 13 (16) sts
Row 41 CC K2, (star, yo) 3 (4) times, K2 -- 13 (16) sts
Row 43 MC K1, ssk (yo, star) 3 (4) times, K1 -- 12 (15) sts
Row 45 CC K1 (star, yo) 3 (4) times, K2 -- 12 (15) sts
Stop shaping here.
Continue as follows until armhole edge measures 11 inches:
Row 1 MC Purl
Row 2 MC K2, (yo, star) 3 (4) times, K1 -- 12 (15) sts
Row 3 CC Purl
Row 4 CC K1 (star, yo) 3 (4) times, K2 -- 12 (15) sts
At 11 inches, P 1 more row MC, bind off with MC.
Front Bands: Sl sts from holders
to size 9 needle. Sl 1, K to end of row. Repeat this row until front band is
long enough when slightly stretched to sew to front edges and over shoulder seam
to meet bound-off back neck edge. Bind off sts of band and sew in place (do not
sew ends of bands together). Repeat for right band.
.
Armhole finishing: Using size 9 - 24" circular needle, beginning at
shoulder seam, PU and K 40 (40, 44, 44) sts along arm edge, K across sts on holder at
bottom of arm opening, PU and K 40 (40, 44, 44) sts along second arm edge. Do not turn.
P 1 round. Bind off. Repeat for second armhole.
Designed and Knit by Gail Tanquary for Crystal
Palace Yarns
Visit Gail's shop, Alameda Yarn Co.,
Alameda, CA if you are in the East Bay area.
copyright 2008 Crystal Palace Yarns/Straw Into Gold, Inc. - We are happy to share this pattern with knitters. The pattern may be used for non-commercial personal or knitting guild use. It is not to be used in any publication in print nor should it be reproduced in electronic/digital format without permission. Knitting Shops carrying Crystal Palace Yarns Merino 5 are welcome to use this free pattern for their customers.
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