About this product
Bundle with the Easy Vest DIY Kit and save $40 on this class.
In this class, you will learn how to knit Loopy Mango's Easy Vest step-by-step. This is a great next level project for those who have knit hats and scarves. Class can be used to make two versions of this design: Merino No. 5 version, and Big Cotton version.
Note: This is a pre-recorded video class that you can access whenever you want. Materials (Merino No. 5 or Big Cotton yarn and needles) are NOT included with purchase of class.
Purchase the Merino No. 5 DIY Kit
Project Overview
This vest is knit in two panels that are seamed together at the shoulders and on the sides leaving arm openings. Panels are knitted flat from bottom up. Both panels can be knit either on straight or circular needles. Neckline is knit in the round by picking up stitches around the neck.
Level: Intermediate Knitter
Prerequisites
Skills required for this class:
- Cast on
- Knit stitch
- Cast off
What You'll Learn
- How to read a basic knitting pattern
- How to make a gauge swatch
- How to do the following stitches: Purl, 1x1 rib, stockinette, and moss (seed)
- How to do simple decreases: K2tog, p2tog, and ssk
- How to join two ends of yarn
- How to seam sides and shoulders of a garment
- How to weave in ends on a project
- How to fix common mistakes
What's Included
- Digital knitting patterns for this design in two yarns: Merino No. 5 and Big Cotton (both in adult sizes XS/S–3X)
- Step-by-step video instructions on making this project from start to finish
- Reference library for all stitches and techniques used in this class
Materials Needed
Merino No. 5 Version
Size
Width
(side to side)
Length
(shoulder to hem)
Yarn Amount
X-Small/Small
20’’ (51 cm)
16.5” (42 cm)
3 balls
Small/Medium
22" (56 cm)
17.5” (44 cm)
3 balls
Medium/Large
25” (64 cm)
19” (47 cm)
4 balls
Large/X-Large
27” (68 cm)
20.5” (52 cm)
4 balls
2X-Large
28.5” (72 cm)
21.5” (55 cm)
5 balls
3X-Large
30” (76 cm)
22.5” (57 cm)
5 balls
Big Cotton Version
Size
Width
(side to side)
Length
(shoulder to hem)
Yarn Amount
X-Small/Small
18" (46 cm)
16” (40 cm)
4 balls
Small/Medium
20" (51 cm)
17.5” (44 cm)
5 balls
Medium/Large
22" (56 cm)
19.5” (49 cm)
6 balls
Large/X-Large
24" (61 cm)
20” (50 cm)
7 balls
2X-Large
25" (63 cm)
20.5” (52 cm)
8 balls
3X-Large
26" (66 cm)
21.5” (54 cm)
9 balls
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