Cecil Dream Vest

 

Hello my fellow knitters! I'm so excited to introduce this vest, a cozy and stylish new knitting pattern designed to bring a soft, dreamy touch to your wardrobe! Featuring a beautiful blend of pink shades with bold purple accents, this vest is perfect for layering over your favorite shirts and blouses. The relaxed fit, side ties, and textured stitchwork make it both comfortable and unique. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or looking for a fun new project, the Cecil Dream Vest is a wonderful addition to your handmade collection. Designed with love, this pattern is sure to inspire creativity and warmth.

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern.
• Yarn weight: #5/ bulky.
• Available sizes: this vest is available in four sizes for adults: XS/S, M/L and XL/2XL (see detailed measurements below).
• The front and back are worked as one piece starting left to right, until they split for the neck opening. The back and front V-shaped openings are worked separately, then they are joined and worked symmetrical to the left side. The neck and bottom bands are worked after picking up stitches. Four I-cords are knitted and sewn two to each side to the front and the back.
• Required skills: cast on and bind off stitches, increasing and decreasing stitches, picking up stitches, knitting I-cord.

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Rozetti, Puzzle, 100% acrylic, 7 oz (200 g), 328 yards (300 m), in the colors (A) "233-10": 1 (1, 2) skeins, and (B) "233-03", 1 skein for all sizes.
• Circular knitting needles, 24" (60 cm) and 32" (80 cm) long, sizes US 10 (6 mm), and 7 mm.
• Double pointed knitting needles, size US 10 (6 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch markers.
• Small stitch holders.

Sizes and measurements:

Size	Chest-bust measurements	Waist measurements
XS/S	34"- 36" (88- 92 cm)	26"- 28" (67- 71 cm)
M/L	38"- 40 (97- 102 cm)	30"- 33" (76- 84 cm)
XL/2XL	42"- 45" (107- 112 cm)	35"- 37" (90- 96 cm)

Yardage: 

• Size XS/S: 315- 320 yards (290- 295 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 380- 385 yards (350- 355 m), approx. 
• Size XL/2XL: 450- 455 yards (415- 420 m), approx.

Gauge: 12 sts and 18 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette pattern and 7 mm knitting needles.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• k2tog: knit two sts together.
• ssk: slip st, slip st, knit the two slipped sts together through back loops.
• sth: stitch holder.
• stm: stitch marker.
• m1: make one stitch increase.
• s2s1ktog: slip two stitches as if to knit them together, slip the third one knit-wise, knit the three stitches together through back loops (centered double decrease). You can watch my tutorial video below to learn how to knit this stitch:

Instructions:

Left Side of the Vest:

With yarn (B), and 32" (80 cm), US 10 (6 mm) knitting needles, cast on 121 (135, 149) sts, start working as follows:

Row 1: k 1, p 1, repeat to last st, k 1.

Cut yarn (B) and bind on yarn (A).

Row 2: p 1, k 1, repeat to last st, p 1.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 two more times, then repeat row 1 once.

Change to 32" (80 cm), 7 mm knitting needles when knitting next row, and decreasing 20 (24, 28) sts evenly [101 (111, 121) sts]. Work stockinette stitch pattern 15 (19, 23) rows. 

Slip the first 50 (55, 60) sts into 24" (60 cm) long, and 7 mm circular knitting needles for the back, slip the next st into a small sth (shoulder st), leave the remaining 50 (55, 60) sts for the front on a knitting needles or piece of thread for now.

Back:

back neck shaping:

Row 1 (right side): k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k 1. 

Row 2: p to end.

Repeat rows 1-2 two (two, three) more times, then work stockinet stitch pattern 12 (14, 16) rows, then work as follows:

Row 1 (right side): k to last 2 sts, m1, k 2. 

Row 2: p to end.

Repeat rows 1-2 two (two, three) more times. Leave the back piece for now and work the front to make the V-neck shaping.

Front:

Into 24" (60 cm) long, 7 mm circular knitting needles, slip the 50 (55, 60) sts of the front and bind on yarn (A) to make the neck shaping. 

V-neck shaping:

Row 1 (right side): bind off first 6 sts, k to end.

Row 2: p to end.

Repeat rows 1-2 three (four, five) more times. 

For size XS/S:

Row: bind off first 6 sts, k to end. (20 sts)

For size M/L:

Row a: bind off 5 sts, k to end. (20 sts)

Row b: p to end, cast on 5 sts.

Row c: k to end.

For size XL/2XL:

Row a: Bind off 4 sts, k to end. (20 sts)

Row b: p to end, cast on 4 sts.

Row c: k to end.

Continue for all sizes:

Row 3: p to end, cast on 6 sts.

Row 4: k to end.

Repeat rows 3-4 three (four, five) more times, then repeat row 3 once. [50 (55, 60) sts]

Right Side of the Vest:

Into 32" (80 cm), 7 mm knitting needles, slip the 50 (55, 60) sts of the back part, then the 50 (55, 60) sts of the front part and work next row as follows:

Joining back and front row (right side): k all back sts, m1 (put a stm into this shoulder st), k all front sts. [101 (111, 121) sts]

Work stockinette stitch pattern 15 (19, 23) rows, starting with purl row.

Knit one row, increasing 20 (24, 28) sts evenly. [121 (135, 149) sts]

Change to 32" (80 cm), US 10 (6 mm) knitting needles to work the right side band as follows: 

Row 1: p 1, k 1, repeat to last st, p 1.

Row 2: k 1, p 1, repeat to last st, k 1.

Repeat rows 1-2 two more times, cut yarn (A). Bind on yarn (B) and repeat rows 1-2 once, then bind off all sts.

V-Neck band:

With yarn (A), US 10 (6 mm), 24" (60 cm) knitting needles, and at the middle of back neck line, pick up 12 (12, 14) sts, the st on the sth of the left shoulder, 38 (40, 42) sts on left V-neck opening, a st at the bottom of the V-neck (insert a ring stm before and after this center st), 38 (40, 42) sts on right side of the V-neck opening, the st of the right shoulder, 13 (13, 15) sts of the second back half. [104 (108, 116) sts]

Purl one round, then work as follows:

Rib round: (k 1, p 1), repeat to 1 st before the center st, s2s1ktog, (k 1, p 1), repeat to end.

Repeat rib round three more times, cut yarn (A). Bind on yarn (B) and repeat rib round twice, then bind off all sts.

Bottom band:

With yarn (A), US 10 (6 mm), 24" (60 cm) knitting needles, and from right side of the bottom of the front piece, pick up 69 (77, 85) sts.

Row 1: p 1, k 1, repeat to last st, p 1.

Row 2: k 1, p 1, repeat to last st, k 1.

Repeat rows 1-2 two more times, cut yarn (A). Bind on yarn (B) and repeat rows 1-2 once, then bind off all sts.

Work the same for the back piece.

I-Cords:

With yarn (B) and US 10 (6 mm) double pointed knitting needles, make four 15" (38 cm) I-cords. Sew each cord at each end of the yarn (B) stripe of the side bands on the left and right. Weave in loose ends.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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Twilight Hug Vest

Hi everyone! my new project is the result of a creative journey fueled by inspiration, patience, and a love for handcrafting. Every stitch reflects my personal vision and attention to detail. I like bulky yarn, and what makes this one more unique is the  experimenting textures with the design. this piece has been a true labor of love. Through this project, I aimed to create something both wearable and expressive — a unique garment that carries the warmth and artistry of handmade design. In this post, I’m excited to share the story, process, and final outcome of this special final look. Grab your yarn and enjoy the outcome of different textures that gives your vest a special final elegance.

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern.
• Yarn weight: #5/ bulky.
• Available sizes: this vest is available in four sizes for adults: S, M, L, and XL (see detailed measurements below).
• Vest - Short overview:
  The front and back pieces are worked separately, back and forth, bottom up until the split is finished. Both pieces are placed on the same circular needles and the piece is continued in the round as far as the armholes. Then back and front of the yoke are worked separately. After sewing the shoulders, the hood is worked back and forth to finish .
• Required skills: increasing stitches, knitting two stitches together, knitting two stitches together through back loops, working in the round.

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Rozetti, Puzzle, 100% acrylic, 7 oz (200 g), 328 yards (300 m), in the color "233-03", 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins.
• Knitting needles, size US 10 (6 mm), and 7 mm.
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) and 24" (60 cm) long, size 7 mm.
• Two buttons, 1" (2.5 cm) in diameter.
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch markers.
• Small stitch holders.

Sizes and measurements:

Size	Chest-bust measurements	Waist measurements
S	36" (92 cm)	28" (71 cm)
M	38" (97 cm)	30" (76 cm)
L	40" (102 cm)	33" (84 cm)
XL	42" (107 cm)	35" (90 cm)

 

Yardage: 

• Size S: 585- 590 yards (525- 530 m), approx.
• Size M: 650- 655 yards (595- 600 m), approx. 
• Size L: 715- 720 yards (645- 650 m), approx.
• Size XL: 780- 785 yards (715- 720 m), approx.

Gauge: 12 sts and 18 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette pattern and 7 mm knitting needles.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• yo: yarn over.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• k2tog: knit two sts together.
• ssk: slip st, slip st, knit the two slipped sts together through back loops.
• p2tog: purl two sts together.
• sth: stitch holder.

Instructions:

Back Piece:

With US 10 (6 mm) knitting needles, cast on 80 (86, 92, 98) sts, start working as follows:

Rib row 1 (right side): (p 1, k 1) twice, p 1, *k 2, p 2, repeat from * to last 7 sts, k 2, (p 1, k 1) twice, p 1.

Rib row 2: (p 1, k 1) twice, p 1, *p 2, k 2, repeat from * to last 7 sts, p 2, (p 1, k 1) twice, p 1.

Repeat rib rows 1 and 2 thirteen more times.

Front Piece:

Cast on and work in the same way as the back piece.

Body:

Rib row 1: Transfer the first five stitches of the back piece onto a US 10 (6 mm) double-pointed needle. Using a US 10 (6 mm) circular knitting needles, knit each of these five back stitches together with the corresponding five front stitches (joining the last back stitch with the first front stitch, with back sts to back). Continue knitting across all front stitches until the last five sts. Repeat the joining process with these last five front stitches and the next five back stitches. Knit the remaining back sts. [150 (162, 174, 186) sts] 

Insert a stm before and after the 7 (8, 9, 10) sts on both sides (by adding the needed sts of both sides of the 5 sts band, and when the number of added sts is even, the st difference is in front). Change to circular knitting needles size 7 mm when working next round:

Decreasing round: knit the 7 (8, 9, 10) sts, knit the front, decreasing 15 (17, 19, 21) sts evenly, knit the side 7 (8, 9, 10) sts, then knit the back sts and decreasing 14 (16, 18, 20) sts evenly. [121 (129, 137, 145) sts]

Continue in stockinette stitch in the round. When the piece measures 12¼" (31 cm) for all sizes, Work as follows:

Dividing round: 

Right Armhole: bind off the side 7 (8, 9, 10) sts.  

Front: k 2 sts, ssk, k 19 (21, 22, 23) sts, (p 1, k 1) three times, p 1, knit 19 (21, 22, 23) sts, k2tog, k 2.

Left Armhole: bind off 7 (8, 9, 10) sts.

Back: k 2, ssk, k 50 (56, 60, 64), k2tog, k 2. 

With 7 mm knitting needles, work the back separately.

Back:

Rows 1, 3, 5 (wrong side): p to end.

Rows 2, 4, 6: k 2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k 2. [44 (50, 54, 58) sts]

Continue in stockinette stitch until armhole measures 8.25 (9", 9.75", 10,25") [21 (23, 25, 27) cm].

Cast off 14 (15, 16, 17) sts at the beginning of next two rows. Put the remaining 16 (20, 22, 24) center sts on a thread.

Front: 

Left side:

With 7 mm knitting needles, bind on yarn to the front left side, and work as follows:

Armhole shaping:

Row 1 (wrong side): p 23 (25, 26, 27), (k 1, p 1) three times (center band), turn. 

Rows 2, 4, 6: (p 1, k 1) three times, p 1, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k 2. 

Rows 3, 5: p to last 6 sts, (k 1, p 1) three times. 

First buttonhole: 

Rows 7: p to last 6 sts, k 1, p2tog, yo, k 1, p 1, k 1. [26 (28, 29, 30) sts]

Continue stockinette stitch and the center band. After 12 (14, 16, 18) rows, repeat row 7 to make the second buttonhole. When the center band measures 6" (6.3", 6.7", 7") [15 (16, 17, 18) cm], work as follows:

Neck shaping:

Row 1 (right side): slip first seven sts on to a sth, k 2, ssk, k to end.

Rows 2, 4, 6, 8: p to end.

Rows 3, 5, 7, 9: k 2, ssk, k to end. [14 (16, 17, 18) sts]

Continue in stockinette stitch until armhole measures 8.25" (9", 9.75", 10,25") 21 (23, 25, 27) cm, cast off all stitches starting with wrong row for shoulder seam.

Right side:

Starting from the center band of the front, bind on yarn and pick a stitch from each of the seven sts of the center band on back, then p to end.

Armhole shaping:

Rows 1, 3, 5 (right side): k 2, ssk, k to last 7 sts, (p 1, k 1) three times, p 1.

Rows 2, 4, 6: (p 1, k 1) three times, p to end. [26 (28, 29, 30) sts]

When the center band measures 6" (6.3", 6.7", 7") [15 (16, 17, 18) cm], work as follows:

Neck shaping: 

Row 1 (right side): k to last 11, k2tog, k 2, slip the 7 sts of the center band to a sth, turn.

Rows 2, 4, 6, 8: p to end.

Rows 3, 5, 7, 9: k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k 2. [14 (16, 17, 18) sts]

Continue in stockinette stitch until yoke measures 8.25" (9", 9.75", 10,25") [21 (23, 25, 27) cm], bind off all stitches starting with the right row for the shoulder seam.

Sew the shoulder seams on both sides.

The hood:

Work the hood on the right side:

With 7 mm circular knitting needles, slip the 7 sts of left side of center band onto the knitting needles.

Pick up 17 (19, 20, 23) sts along the left side of the neck.

Slip the back neck 16 (20, 22, 24) sts on to the knitting needles.

Pick up 17 (19, 20, 23) sts along the right side of the neck. [64 (72, 76, 84) sts]

Row 1 (wrong side): (p 1, k 1) three times, p 1, *(p 2, k 2), repeat from * to last 9 sts, p 3, (k 1, p 1) three times.

Row 2: (p 1, k 1) three times, p 1, *(k 2, p 2), repeat from * to last 9 sts, k 2, (p 1, k 1) three times, p 1.

Repeat rows 1-2 two more times. then repeat row 1 once. 

Row 3: (p 1, k 1) three times, p 1, increase 18 (18, 20, 20) sts evenly while knitting to last 7 sts, (p 1, k 1) three times, p 1. [82 (90, 96, 104) sts]

Row 4: (p 1, k 1) three times, p to last 7 sts, p 1, (k 1, p 1) three times.

Row 5: (p 1, k 1) three times, p 1, k to last 7 sts, (p 1, k 1) three times, p 1. 

Repeat rows 4-5 until the hood measures 13.8" (14.2", 14.5", 15") [35 (36, 37, 38) cm]. Bind off all sts. Fold the hood in half back wise and sew. 

Armhole edge:

Start from the right side, by the side seam under the armhole. Using short size US 10 (6 mm) circular knitting needles, knit up a stitch from each st of the under arm 7 (8, 9, 10) sts, then around the rest of the armhole to a total of 80 (88, 92, 96) sts. Work rib in the round (k 2, p 2) for 1.5" (4 cm). Bind off with knit over knit and purl over purl. Work the other armhole in the same way.

Weave in loose ends. Sew buttons in place.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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