Button Down Sleeveless Vest in Muhu DK/8ply

Description

The Button Down Sleeveless Vest is an intermediate-level knitting project designed using Chaska Muhu DK/8ply yarn. This cozy vest features a button-down front and a simple striped design using three colors, making it perfect for layering over shirts or sweaters. The vest is ideal for casual wear or as a light extra layer.

Tension

22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch, using 4.00mm needles.

Size

Materials and Measurements

Note: Quantities are approximate as they vary between knitters.

Needle Sizes

• 3.50mm and 4.00mm knitting needles.
• Tapestry needle.
• 5 buttons.

Instructions Overview

• Back: The back is worked flat in stocking stitch with a stripe sequence, alternating between three colors. Armhole shaping, followed by shoulder and neck shaping.
• Front: Each front piece is worked in the same stripe sequence, with shaping for the armholes and neckline. Button bands are added at the front edges.
• Armhole Bands: Stitches are picked up around the armholes, and a ribbed armhole band is worked to finish the edges.
• Button Band and Buttonhole Band: The button band and buttonhole band are knitted separately and sewn along the front edges.

Finishing

• Seams: Sew the shoulders and side seams using mattress stitch.
• Buttons: Sew the buttons onto the button band, ensuring they align with the buttonholes.
• Blocking: Block the vest to the specified measurements for a polished finish.

Designer

Naturally

Yarn Size

DK/8ply

Recommended Yarn

Chaska Muhu DK/8ply

Notions

Tapestry needle, 5 buttons