Cute & Easy Vest Knitting Project Beginner-Friendly DIY Kit – Loopy Mango
Knit your first vest with our fun do-it-yourself kit! With a simple design and easy to follow instructions, this is a great next level project after learning to knit hats and scarves. This vest is made in warm merino wool, and is a fashionable and versatile layering piece. Learn how to add pockets and fringe to this style.
DIY Kit - Adorable Vest
After checkout, you will receive a PDF digital copy of the pattern by email!
This vest is knit in three separate pieces: the back panel, the front left panel, and the front right panel. Each panel is worked flat from the bottom up, using simple decreases to create shaping around the armholes and neckline. The panels are then seamed together. Stitches for the armholes are picked up from the outer edges of the garment and worked in the round. Stitches for the neckband are picked up from the inner edges of the garment and worked flat.
Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS - 3X
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Size
Yarn Amount
Width
Length
XS
3 balls
15.5’’ (39.5 cm)
16’’ (40.5 cm)
S/M
3 balls
17.5” (44.5 cm)
16.75” (42.5 cm)
M/L
3 balls
19.75’’ (50 cm)
17.5’’ (44.5 cm)
XL
4 balls
21.75’’ (55 cm)
17.5 (44.5 cm)
2X
4 balls
24’’ (61 cm)
18.25 (46.5 cm)
3X
5 balls
26.25’’ (66.5 cm)
19 (48.5 cm)
Kit Contains:
Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 Yarn 74 yds 68 m | 150 g 5.3 oz each, 100% merino wool
Size US 15 (10 mm) circular needles 32’’ (80 cm) - OPTIONAL
Size US 17 (12 mm) circular needles 32’’ (80 cm) - OPTIONAL
Pattern
Loopy Mango project bag
NOTE: A tapestry needle may be helpful when seaming and securing all loose ends.
Buttons can be added to this style to add extra cuteness!
Fiber Content Note: Merino No. 5 TWEED colors Blacksmith, Flamingo, and Stardust have different fiber content: 80% Merino Wool, 14% Wool, 6% Viscose
Care: Hand wash in cold water and lay flat to dry or tumble dry low. Please test any washing/drying method on a small swatch to make sure you like the result.
Yarn made in Italy, kit assembled in the USA.
Shown in Polar Bear (S/M), Spicy Hot Pink (S/M), Rococo Blue (M/L), and Army Green (M/L).
Helpful video tutorials for this project:
How to decrease: Slip Slip Knit (SSK)
How to decrease: Knit Two Stitches Together (K2TOG)
How to seam shoulders
How to seam sides
How to pick up stitches for the neckband
How to add pockets
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