Maggie Vest Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Maggie Vest — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A button-front vest worked from the top down. Shape the back and individual shoulders, join the fronts and back at the underarms and work the body flat. Finish with ribbed armholes and front and neck plackets.
English printed pattern booklet, posted to you. Yarn, needles, notions and the finished item are not included. This is not a PDF download.
Sizes and fit
Approximately 5 cm positive ease.
| Size | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 75–80 | 85 | 48 |
| XS | 80–85 | 90 | 52 |
| S | 85–90 | 96 | 54 |
| M | 90–95 | 101 | 56 |
| L | 95–100 | 106 | 58 |
| XL | 100–110 | 116 | 59 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 125 | 60 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 136 | 63 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 146 | 66 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 156 | 70 |
Length measured mid back, excluding the neck edge.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 23 stitches × 32 rows in stocking stitch on 3.5 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 3.5 mm circulars: 60, 80 and/or 100 cm; 3 mm circulars: 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm.
6 buttons, 18 mm diameter.
Designer difficulty: 4 out of 5.
Stocked designer yarn options
Sandnes Garn Double Sunday, knitted with one strand on its own.
| Size | Sandnes Garn Double Sunday (metres) |
|---|---|
| XXS | 648 m |
| XS | 648 m |
| S | 756 m |
| M | 756 m |
| L | 864 m |
| XL | 864 m |
| 2XL | 972 m |
| 3XL | 972 m |
| 4XL | 1080 m |
| 5XL | 1080 m |
Converted from the designer’s stated quantities at Sandnes Garn Double Sunday: 108 m per 50 g.
Wash and block a swatch before measuring. Match both stitch and row gauge and check the fabric; adjust needle size as needed. Round up to complete sale units and allow extra for swatching or changes in length.
Frequently asked questions
Does Maggie Vest have the cardigan’s measurements?
Check this vest’s own table. Its size XXS is 85 cm around, whereas the cardigan’s XXS is 89 cm; the two patterns are not identical in fit.
Is the Double Sunday option held with mohair?
No. Knit the designer’s Double Sunday option as one strand on its own.