Striped Alpaca Vest Knitting Pattern (AP2801)
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Striped Alpaca Vest Knitting Pattern
A modern sleeveless vest with bold horizontal stripes and a relaxed silhouette, perfect for effortless layering throughout the seasons. Finished with neat ribbed edges at the hem, neckline and armholes, this simple design is both stylish and easy to wear.
The vest is worked flat in separate front and back pieces using stocking stitch with alternating colour stripes before being seamed together. A classic crew neck and ribbed bands complete the garment, making it an enjoyable project for knitters looking for a straightforward wardrobe staple.
Photographed in Alpaca Yarns Easy Wash Sox 6ply, a soft, lightweight yarn with beautiful drape and crisp stitch definition.
Sizes
| Measurement | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size (to fit bust cm) | 80–85 | 90–95 | 100–105 |
| Finished Bust (cm) | 90 | 100 | 110 |
| Length (cm) | 51 | 52 | 53 |
Designed with positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.
Yarn Requirements
Recommended yarn: Alpaca Yarns Easy Wash Sox 6ply
| Size | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Colour | 387m | 387m | 774m |
| Contrast Colour | 387m | 387m | 387m |
| Total Yarn Required | 774m | 774m | 1,161m |
*Estimated from ball quantities listed in the pattern.
Suitable for 6 Ply/Fingering weight yarn, especially wool and alpaca blends with excellent stitch definition.
Needles & Notions
3.75mm knitting needles
3.50mm knitting needles
3.50mm 60cm circular needle
2 stitch holders
Wool needle
Gauge
23 stitches × 34 rows
Stocking stitch on 3.75mm needles
Accurate gauge is important for correct sizing.
Construction Overview
Worked flat in separate front and back pieces
Stocking stitch with alternating 4cm colour stripes
Crew neck shaped on the front with ribbed neckband
Seamed shoulders and sides with picked-up ribbed armhole bands
✔ Modern striped sleeveless design
✔ Lightweight and ideal for layering
✔ Simple stocking stitch construction with polished ribbed finishes
✔ Suitable for Easy knitters