Since I’m nearing the completion of my Top Down Swing Pullover, I’ve been thinking about what type of project I want to do next and I’ve decided that a vest would be nice. I have searched the Ravelry website for the perfect pattern to cast on and found a few really great designs that I thought would be nice to spotlight today.
First up is my favorite, one that I just purchased and plan to cast on very soon. Simona by Marlaina “Marly” Bird is a highly textured design with a unique stitch pattern that goes along the front edges and that is mirrored down the back. I love the look of this vest and think it will make a great addition to my working wardrobe!
Courtesy of Marly Bird
I found a gorgeous design by Simona Merchant-Dest called the Diamond Vest Jacket. Sophisticated, elegant and quite stunning, this design would be perfect knitted up in a soft white or a soft gray. I think this garment would be wonderful for work, a night out on the town or the weekend with jeans.
Courtesy of Simona Merchant-Dest
Hip with a bit of swing is Falling Water by Jamie Thomas. This design offers a lovely drape in the front with a neckline that gives the look of a scarf. I think this would be perfect for layering with a turtle neck.
Courtesy of Imagine Knit Designs
For a more traditional and classic style vest, Redhook by Jared Flood is just the ticket! This bottom up seamless design has a deep ribbed bottom and rolled collar, perfect for any wardrobe! I love the hat design too! Quincy is a classic garter stitch pattern that knits up quick in bulky weight yarn. Both of these designs are part of Classic Elite Made In Brooklyn, a collection by knitwear designer Jared Flood.
Courtesy of Brooklyn Tweed
For cable lovers, the Tunic Sweater by Lee Gant is perfect for spring, summer and fall! I love the diamond cable stitch pattern of this design and think it would great knitted up in cotton, a cotton blend or even a light wool blend.
Courtesy of Lee Gant
Do you like to knit vests?
If yes, what is your favorite pattern?
Until next time, happy knitting, crocheting, spinning and crafting!
Simona vest is beautiful!
I think so too Ivana
I vote for the very first one – lovely stitch detail and not so long – doesn’t scream “LOOK AT ME I MADE THIS I AM A KNITTER.” very boutique.
I love your comment Kim nd agree, very boutique
They’re all lovely but my favorite is definitely the Diamond Vest Jacket. I love the texture and the shaping. That is going in my ravelry queue
They’re all in my favorites Simone and I hope to have the time to knit them all
. The Diamond Jacket is a beauty !
What a great group of vests! That top one really looks like you!
Thank you Beth
Q – The temptress strikes again! I’m not a cardigan or pull-over sweater person, too hot! But, I am a major vest wearer. although they are all nice, Diamond Vest Jacket and Falling Water are calling my name! Did you see the Petals Vest on display in Grandma’s Spinning Wheel? I fell in love when I walked in, later when Hubs walked in he brought me back and pointed it out. Had to get it! Ah, vests…………………..
I love them all Susan and like you, vests are awesome to wear. Oh, I didn’t see the Petals vest. Is it on Ravelry? Your hubby sounds like mine, he loves to show me things
Lots of pretty vest patterns. I think my favorite is the Simona. The Tunic Sweater looks like it would be a fun knit too.
So far Simona is a favorite too Janet
Simona is very much my favorite. I have Falling Water and intended it to be next but you have changed my mind. I’m concerned about Falling Water being dated quickly. Sharon
Falling Water could become dated but it still is a lovely design
I’m all about texture and stitch definition, much more than color. I love your choices. The top three, I would go nuts trying to decide which to do first. They are all so amazing. Have fun. Any one of them will look great.
I love texture as well and thank you so much, I’m looking forward to knitting a few of these designs this year