Olive's Vest - Adult
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Detail
With a classic minimal design, and using 1 strand of Merino and 1 strand of Soft Silk Mohair held together throughout, Olive’s Vest is your perfect basic slipover that is both easy to wear and easy to knit.
The vest is worked top down in stockinette stitch, and both flat and in the round. You begin with the folded ribbed neckband and continue with neckline shaping using German Short Rows before working each front and back piece separately down to the underarms. From here, you continue in the round before finishing the body with a ribbed hem. Lastly, you pick up stitches around the armholes and finish with a folded ribbed edge. Olive’s Vest is designed with positive ease. To choose the correct size, look at the ‘to fit chest circumference’ measurements on the previous page. If your actual chest circumference is, say, 98 cm [381⁄2”], you should choose to knit a size M in order to achieve the intended fit.
This design also comes in a children’s version (1-12 years).Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished measurements: Chest circumference: approx. 90 (94, 98, 104, 112, 120, 132, 144, 154) cm [35½ (37, 38½, 41, 44, 47¼, 52, 56¾, 60¾)]” to fit chest circumference: 76-83 (84-91, 92-99, 100-107, 108-117, 118-127, 128-138, 139-149, 150-160) cm [30-32¾ (33-35¾, 36¼-39, 39¼-42¼, 42½-46, 46½-50, 50½-54¼, 54¾-58¾, 59-63)]”; Length from shoulder to edge: approx. 48 (51, 54, 57, 59, 61, 64, 66, 69) cm [19 (20, 21¼, 22½, 23¼, 24, 25¼, 26, 27¼)]”
Yarn: 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino (250 m [273 yd] / 50 g [1.8 oz]), fingering-weight yarn, 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls + 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m [246 yd] / 25 g [0.9 oz]), lace-weight yarn, 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls. Samples are in Merino in Hazel colorway + Soft Silk Mohair in Dark Moose colorway and Merino + Soft Silk Mohair in Camel colorway.
Needles: 3.5 mm / US4 and 4.5 mm / US7 circular needles
Gauge: 20 sts and 29 rows = 10 cm [4”] in st st with 4.5 mm /US7 needles
Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle -
Customer Reviews
Ms. A**********r MD
Wore it during a spontaneous road trip through the Smokies and it was my favorite layer the pockets are deep enough for phone and keys the fabric didn’t wrinkle in the car seat and it folded into a tiny bundle for the backpack I felt cozy grounded and quietly stylish the whole time
Caro********lins
As a tall guy I’m always skeptical about vests fitting right but this one hits perfectly at the hip no riding up no dragging the length is spot on and the shoulders sit cleanly the olive shade is rich and earthy not dull at all shipped fast and packed with care
Mrs. ***********te III
Love the minimalist style and how easily it transitions from studio to coffee shop the material feels premium but washes well after two cycles slight pilling near the zipper but nothing visible when worn
Min******ang
Needed something practical for my bike commute and this vest delivers the front closure is secure no flapping in the wind the armholes are cut generously so no chafing and the fabric wicks just enough sweat I’ve worn it five days straight and it still looks fresh
Clau*********r MD
Wore it to my sister’s garden wedding and felt effortlessly put together the drape is elegant but not fussy and the color complemented the greenery so beautifully the box arrived with a handwritten thank you note — such a nice touch
Sel******nch
Great vest for weekend farmers market shifts lightweight but surprisingly warm the stitching feels durable though the hem rolled slightly on first wear no big deal just popped it in the dryer for 5 minutes and it bounced back
Dr.*******ihn
Finally a vest that doesn’t gap at the back when I raise my arms teaching yoga all day used to be a struggle but this one stays put and breathes well the olive tone pairs with everything in my closet and arrived two days early
Prof.**********pel I
Perfect for chilly morning walks with my dog the vest layers beautifully under my denim jacket and doesn’t bunch up at the waist the fabric has just the right amount of structure and softness customer service replied within an hour when I asked about sizing
Keny********etti
Wore Olive's Vest to my outdoor pottery class and it kept me warm without restricting movement the olive green looks even better in person and the fit is so flattering I got three compliments already shipping was lightning fast and the packaging felt thoughtful