Esther Vest Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
Esther Vest
The Esther Vest is an elegant, textured slipover worked flat from the top down. With classic tailored shaping, ribbed edgings, and neat front plackets, it's a versatile layering piece for any season. The construction includes shaped shoulders, a rich texture pattern, and a clean neckline—all worked seamlessly with no seaming required.
Size Chart
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Fit Chest (cm) | 75–80 | 80–85 | 85–90 | 90–95 | 95–100 | 100–110 | 110–120 | 120–130 | 130–140 | 140–150 |
| Finished Bust (cm) | 88cm | 92cm | 96cm | 102cm | 106cm | 116cm | 126cm | 136cm | 146cm | 156cm |
| Length (cm) | 48cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 59cm | 60cm | 63cm | 66cm | 70cm |
Yarn Requirements (in meters, held together)
| Yarn Combination | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jensen Yarn (125 m/50 g) +Spinni (300 m/50 g) | 500 m + 300 m | 625 m + 300 m | 625 m + 450 m | 750 m + 450 m | 750 m + 450 m | 875 m + 450 m | 875 m + 450 m | 1000 m + 450 m | 1000 m + 600 m | 1000 m + 600 m |
| Jensen Yarn +Alpaca 1 (400 m/50 g) | 500 m + 200 m | 625 m + 200 m | 625 m + 200 m | 750 m + 200 m | 750 m + 200 m | 875 m + 300 m | 875 m + 300 m | 1000 m + 300 m | 1000 m + 300 m | 1000 m + 300 m |
Yarn Details: 8ply With 2ply Mohair or Brushed Alpaca
Project Details
Needles
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Circular:
– 3.5 mm [US 4]: 60, 80 and/or 100 cm
– 3 mm [US 2½]: 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm
Tension
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20 sts × 32 rows = 10 × 10 cm in texture pattern on 3.5 mm after blocking
Notions
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6 buttons (Ø = 15 mm)
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Stitch markers, tapestry needle
Skill Level
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Advanced – 5 out of 5)
Construction
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Top-down vest with back yoke first
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Shoulders picked up and shaped
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Worked flat with front plackets and ribbed armholes
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Textured pattern throughout