The Orchid Vest Pattern
The Orchid Vest is a versatile pullover but with a playful twist.
It pairs well with jeans for a fun, yet casual look. Or dressed up with a skirt or layered over a dress.
The design features a drop stitch pattern along the bottom that creates a fun, flared effect. And the Fluffy Brioche pattern provides a nice detail around the waist, and a unique alternative for ribbing around the neck and arm openings.
Knit it in one colour, or add an accent colour to the Fluffy Brioche sections to highlight the texture.
This pattern ranges in size from XS - 5XL. Pictured above, Marketa is wearing the Orchid Vest in size Small.
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Orchid Vest Pattern
Orchid Vest Pattern
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What you'll need
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Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Yarn: I’ve used Cantata, by Cascade Yarns, which is 70% Cotton/30% Merino Wool. The unique tube construction makes textured stitches pop, and give the yarn an airiness ideal for transitional season garments.
Grams: 341 (385, 425, 481, 533)(585, 639, 684, 733)
Yards: 740 (840, 930, 1050, 1160)(1280, 1390, 1490, 1600)
Meters: 677 (768, 850, 960, 1061)(1170, 1271, 1363, 1463)
Needles: US 15 (10mm) 24, 32 or 40 inch [60, 80, 100 cm] circular needles, US 17 (12mm) 24, 32 or 40 inch [60, 80, 100 cm] circular needles, and US 13 (9mm) 16, 24 inch [40, 60 cm] circular needles.
Gauge: 10 sts x 15 rows in stockinette = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) on US15 (10mm) needles with two strands of yarn held together, and 8 sts x 11 rows in drop stitch = 4x4 inches (10 x 10 cm) on US 17 (12mm) needles with two strands of yarn held together.
Size Guide: The Orchid Vest is designed to have 3 inches of positive ease so it’s designed larger than your chest measurement. Refer to the size guide in the pattern PDF to determine which size would work best for you.
Pattern Tutorials
The 'drop stitch'
Picking up stitches
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