Blooming Vest Pattern

Introducing the Blooming Vest pattern! Get ready for a stylish V-neck vest that is the perfect layering piece to wear by itself in warmer weather or over any outfit in the cold. This pretty vest pattern is easy to knit and the perfect project for beginner knitters ready to tackle their first sweater too. Featuring simple yet classic construction, the vest is worked in the round from the bottom up and then the front and back are worked flat separately before rejoining at the shoulders. A contrast color ribbing is worked around the neck and armhole openings, followed by optional floral embroidery around the neckline. Detailed instructions on how to embroider those blooming flowers are given too.    Pattern details: Skill Level: Emerging Beginner to Intermediate Knitter Needle Size: Size US 13 (9 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needle Size US 17 (12.75 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge Adjust needle sizes as necessary to match gauge. **Note that if you adjust your needle size, the smaller needle should be 2 sizes smaller than the larger needle when gauge is met. Available Sizes:  1 (2, 3, 4, 5)[6, 7, 8, 9] Finished Measurements:   31.75 (34, 38.75, 41.25, 46)[50.5, 53, 57.75, 62.25]” / 80.5 (86.5, 98.5, 105, 117)[128.5, 134.5, 146.5, 158] cm bust circumference. Recommended to be worn with 0-2” / 0-5 cm of positive ease. Sample is shown in a size 2 on a 34” / 86.5 cm bust with 0” / 0 cm of positive ease. Gauge: 7 sts and 10 rows = 4“ / 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked flat on larger needles, steam blocked. Materials:  Main Color (MC): 1 (1, 2, 2, 2)[2, 2, 3, 3] skein(s) Spun Cloud (100% wool; approx. 100 yds / 200 g) shown in Minty Contrast Color (CC): 1 (1, 1, 1, 1)[1, 1, 1, 1] skein Spun Cloud (100% wool; approx. 100 yds / 200 g) shown in Fog Heather 1 (1, 1, 1, 1)[1, 1, 1, 1] Wildflower Mini Skein Sampler kit (100% cotton; approx. 85 yds / 100 g - 5 mini skeins of yarn included per kit, 17 yds / skein) shown in High Vibes used in the following order: CC1: Scarlet Begonia; CC2: Ochre Rose; CC3: Goldenrod; CC4: Reflection Pool; CC5: Coral Crush Removable marker (1) Stitch holders or scrap yarn Stitch markers (2 total, 1 unique for BOR) Tapestry needle Water soluble marking pen **Please note any modifications to size or length may require additional yarn. Pattern Designer: Cheryl Kubat