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On the second day of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway, my true love gave to me, a Knit Biased Vest from STITCHES/XRX.
Today’s Project: Knit Biased Vest
Designer Rick Mondragon
Note
All even rows are WS rows. All WS rows are purl.
Inc2 K, yo, K in same stitch.
The inc2 will always be centered over the yo of the previous inc2. To avoid confusion place markers on the center stitches until the pattern is understood. A piece of contrast yarn is a good marker you may “weave” it through the knitting and remove later.
Ssk Slip, slip, knit these two stitches together.
S2KP2 Slip 2 knitwise, knit1, pass 2 slipped stitches over.
M1 Lift the yarn between two stitches of row below, and knit through it twisting the lifted stitch.
Hdc Half double crochet.
Back
With larger needles make a slip knot. Row 1(RS) Work inc2 in slip knot—3 sts. 2 and all WS rows Purl. 3 K1, M1, inc2, M1, k1. 5 K1, M1, k2, inc2, k2, M1, k1. 7 K1, M1, k4, inc2, k4, M1, k1. 9 K1, M1, k6, inc2, k6, M1, k1. 11-39 Continue knitting 2 additional stitches either side of the inc2 every RS row until you have 79 stitches on needles. 41- 89 Maintain pattern and stitch count by: K1, k2tog, knit to center st, inc2, knit to end less 3 stitches, ssk, k1. 91 *K1, k2tog, k34, ssk, k1, place remaining stitches on holder. 93-121 K1, k2tog, k across less 3, ssk, k1. 123 K1, k2 tog, ssk, k1. 125 K1, k2 tog, k1. 127 S2KP2, break yarn.
Place stitches on holder and center st on needles and repeat rows 91 through 127.
Back side panels
Place a marker 8 inches below shoulder on either side of back. Pick up and knit 3 stitches for every 4 rows along edge from hem to marker. Work stockinette stitch decreasing at armhole every right side row 10 times. Then work even to required underarm width. Repeat for opposite side.
Right front
Make a slip knot. Row 1 Inc2 in slip knot. 2 and all WS rows Purl. 3 K1, M1, k1, M1, k1. 5 K1, M1, k3, M1, k1. 7 K1, M1, k across less 1, M1, k1. 9-23 Continue as previous row until you have 25 sts on needles*. 25 K1, k2tog, k21, inc2. 27 K1, k2tog, k21, inc2, k1. 29 K1, k2tog, k21, inc2, k to end. 31-39 Continue as established after the inc2 until you have 36 stitches on needles. 41-103 K1, k2tog, k21, inc2, k8, ssk, k1.
Note The waistcoat point will extend beyond back length, but the side of front and back should be equal.
Left front
Work as right front to*. Row 25 Inc2, k 21, ssk, k1. 27 K1, inc2, k 21, ssk, k1. 29 K2, inc2, k21, ssk, k1. 31-39 Continue as established working one more stitch before the inc2 every RS row, until you have 36 stitches on needle. 41-103 K1, k2tog, k8, inc2, k across less 3, ssk, k1.
Work sides as for back panel.
Finishing
Seam shoulders and side seams.
With crochet hook Row1 Hdc stitches around edge, shape corners and waist coat points by placing 4 stitches at each. 2 Work a round placing 5 ch1, skip1 buttonholes evenly spaced along front right edge. 3 Hdc around.
2 rows Hdc finish armholes.
Sew on buttons, neaten, and block.
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My favorite wearable so far is scarfs. I haven’t tried any other piece of clothing but I am itching to try a cute pair of sock booties.
I am a crocheter, i have made several tops. I have my eyes on some skirts, a lacy pair of pants, or maybe even a dress if I want to really jump in over my head. I haven’t really decided which I am going to do next.
I am still learning to knit. I have crocheted all my life. So I decided that it was time to learn how to knit. I love the challenge of something new. I have mastered crochet, now it is time to master knitting. I just hope I have enough years left. It took me 42 years on crochet and I am still learning new things. I want to be a grandmother that my grandchildren will talk about for years to come about how I was always working on something. They can’t wait till Christmas each year to see what they get next.
I love making scarves for every occasion and from every type of yarn. Everybody can use them and they complete an outfit or “look” easily.
So far scarves, but that’s because that’s the only thing I’ve knit for myself! I’m going to do a skirt soon and also a beret. We’ll see how those turn out.
I love to wear my knitted headbands. I have long unruly hair and my headbands keep it tidy while showing off my handy work!
That’s a hard one! My favorite thing to knit would be a sweater… only because it is so rewarding to finish and have it fit!
Definately, hats…quick and easy
I like to knit and crochet hats!
i LOVE making socks.. i resisted making them for ages but once i made my first pair I was hooked> 🙂
cardigans and scarves.
I love my snuggle with sleeves. Warm and attractive, it keeps me from having to turn the heat WAY up on the really frigid days.
I knit a lot of shawls. I love how they can be simple or super complex, depending on what I’m in the mood for. There’s something very cozy about wrapping a shawl around my shoulders on a cold day.
My favorite thing to knit is a scarf b/c they are made up very quickly!
Love knitting baby sweaters, mostly top down, so the project goes quickly. It feels very creative as they can be adapted and varied by color and. texture. The results are so pleasing to the creator, the new mom, and all who admire the cute baby wearing the sweater. I used to make them for anyone I knew having a baby or a grandchild, until I had my own grandchildren.
I knitted a pair of pants, once, for my sister. Lately, though, I only knit double-knit potholders.
They’re the best! Also, I knit bedroom slippers. I seem to crochet everything else, but some thing are best when they’re knitted.
I love to try new things in knitting. So far, a pair of socks a sweater and a toy. I would like to try a shawl but I have not learned how to read charts yet. I knit for others if they ask.
My favorite knitted items to wear is socks that my sister knits for me. I like to wear the knitted shawls and fingerless mitts that I knit.
I love to knit baby sweaters. 1) there so cute 2)quick to knit up 3)keeps the little one warm 4)easier to make than a big one
Vests because they are so versatile. And I can make all kinds.
I like to make cowls and scarves, they make great gifts and wonderful additions to your outfit. With so many different fibers and patterns the fun never stops!
my unbiased opinion: this is a beautiful project
I’ve made myself a hooded scarf that I love to wear in the winter…and a sweater for cooler weather. I really loved the feeling of accomplishment you get from wearing something you made with your own 2 hands.
I have a granddaughter due in the new year…I am looking forward to breaking into my baby patterns for her
I love to make scarves and hats during the long winter months
I love to knit shawls. They are the perfect accessory. There are so many options: lace, solid, beaded, variegated, light yarn, heavier yarn for warmer shawls. They knit faster than clothing and don’t take as much yarn. No re-sizing problems or complicated alterations necessary and they make great gifts as well.
I like the very basic shawl… You can make it any weight you want
I love making pull over sweaters but I also like making dresses. But lately I have been knitting shawls.
I am mostly a crocheter but I also like to knit. My favorite wearable is a warm hat. It is so comfy to wear it when it is so cold outside.
So far, my wearable of choice is a scarf, but I am working on a shawl and hope that I love it.
I crochet and ponchos are my favorite. If I was to win this package I would love to learn to knit!
I LOVE to wear hats… felted, knit, crocheted, scrunchi, beanie, cap, slouchie, cloche, sewn, whathave you. If I’ve made it, so much the better!
Because of all the design and pattern possibilities in a larger project, Sweaters are my wearables of choice. Plus, once you’ve got the sweater made, you can make Scarves, Hats, Gloves, Socks and Shawls to go with them!
I love knitting hats because they are quick, easy and so versatile. They are also fun to try out new color combos!
I love making all wearables for my family. I love the feeling I get when I see them wear them!
A shawl because it can be as much or as little of an accent as I want it to be!
I am not a knitter bacause I never got the hang of using 2 needles. I do crochet though. My sister-in-law does knitting. So if I were to win this prize package, I would give it to her as a gift. If I were talented enough to knit, my favorite wearable to knit would probably be scarves. They are so versatile and can be worn in so many ways.
I love to knit sweaters for my family. They love to wear something warm that was made with love!
I love making scarves and have recently made socks!
Sweaters. I can never get warm enough in the winter. So, I love the feel and warmth of a hand knitted sweater.
My favorite wearable to knit is SOCKS!!! The choices are limitless!
Socks
My favorite wearable to knit is a shawl – no worries about fit, and more interesting than a long pattern repeat for a scarf 🙂
Scarfs because I can change any outfit just by changing the color or pattern or style of a scarf. Plus they’re mostly quick and easy!
SOCKS!!!! I love knitting socks because they are a small project that you can carry with you. Working just a few rounds can give you a sense of accomplishment that you can’t get from working a row or two on a large project. A basic sock can be adapted to all kinds of different stitch patterns, giving you so many possibilities to create your own unique creation.
Kilt hose for DH (to go with the kilts I sew for him!)
Right now, socks! I’m knitting on a loom for speed.
I’m in love with shawls, I want one in every color of the rainbow.
I love making shrugs and scarves. They don’t take long and they have been loved by the recipients.
love scarfs everyone loves them
I love to knit scarves and shawls because they are a project that I usually can finish before I lose interest! Thanks for your giveaways! Merry Christmas!
I like to knit for babies and children.
So far hats/scarves because I haven’t been brave enough to do anything else as far as clothing is concerned, lol. In either crochet or knit.
I love my sweaters…often a little challenge in the pattern, always pride in wearing!
Accessories, because they’re generally quick & relatively easy, but still provide that little bit extra oomph.
I like to knit shawls. I love that they give the wearer a warm hug!
I love socks! So practical and eternally wearable. Runner up projects are hats, also very practical, and they take less time than socks.
I love to knit shawls, always looking at patterns to decide which I’ll make next.
favorite wearable knit?
sweaters! so warm and cozy, and such fun to make!
I like to knit scarves for the instant gratification and to keep my neck, ears and nose warm!
And they make great gifts, too!
I tend to be a serial binge knitter–exploring a wide variety of glove techniques, for example, then socks, etc. I think once the holiday knitting is done I’d like to edge up on vests and sweaters 🙂
I love to knit sweaters. I live in Montana where we have cold winters and I love wearing sweaters.
I LOVE to wear shawls….easy to keep my neck warm and chase the chill away on cool nights!
I love knitting scarves because they are quick and easy, and everyone loves them!
My favorite item to knit has to be a sweater or top of some type. Because it takes quite a bit of time to knit such an item, I feel like I have really put my heart into each one. Not only do I enjoy the challenge of creating a larger project, but I love the fact that I have a larger “canvas” to be creative with. I try to make each a unique expression of my love for the person for whom I am making it for.
just learning to knit and the vest above is wonderful going to give a go!
I crochet, I’ve always wanted to learn to knit though. The list of things I’d like to knit is endless. 🙂
I love circle scarves. They are stylish and warm.
I’m just beginning to learn to knit, so it’s been mainly scarves and dishcloths lol. But this vest may have to be my reason to expand my expertise.
I like to make mittens, hats and scarves because they go fast and I can do many of them, also slippers which take a little longer. I really enjoy knitting and am always looking for my next project while I am working on the present one.
Cowls! DEFINITELY! Although that is the only thing I have knit myself. I tend to start making something for myself and then end up having someone asking me to make one for them, so I give them the one I made for myself. — Every time… I LOVE learning new patterns, and only started knitting a year ago!
I’ve knitted, purses, socks, scarfs, berets, hats, a sequin top and a knitted suit, top and skirt. I do it all and love it.
Hats, Cowls, Scarfs and Fingerless gloves.
I love to knit and wear cardigans 🙂
Fingerless mitts because they just look so darn cool!
I like to wear knitted blankets 🙂
my slippers….my feet are ALWAYS cold!
Has to be a shawl, so versatile, so many uses and so many ways to wear.
I love to knit cardigans and hats. Hat are so fast!
I love to knit hats, quick easy fun and the local charities always can use more!
I love knitting hats! They are quick and (mostly) easy. And there are so many different varieties!
Gloves. They are the first thing I ever knit (to replace a store-bought knitted pair that had worn out), and I still love them because they knit up quickly, are easy to customize for size, and always look great.
Cowls-so quit to throw together, easy to customize for gifts (or yourself..) and I love adding little button embellishments
I love my sweaters, I am always excited for sweater weather so I can wear them!
Shawls are my favorite because they run up fast, have endless design possibilities, and are easy to show off!
I still like hats and scarves. You can make a lot of them in just a little time, unique in color and design to the person you’re making them for, and quickly mark them off your gift list.
Toddler dresses for my increasingly tall 2 year old daughter…
So far, mostly hats & scarves. But I’m talking myself into trying a sweater.
I love making hats because they’re quick and easy and you can customize them in so many different ways.
I crochet mostly scarfs for family and friends, would love to learn to knit
Cowls because they keep out the wind & cold in the winter & are a great accessory in the summer!
vests because I’m at that age were sometimes I’m hot and sometimes not so, with a knit vest I can dress up or down accordingly
Easy…chemo caps. They’re simple, they’re useful and they give me a sense of accomplishment.
I like to knit scarves. Since they are a faster knit, I can try new techniques and learn new stitches regularly with each new scarf.
I love to knit and wear socks! The design and techniques are so varied that the list of patterns is endless. The yarns available is also spectacular! I make these all year long and they are my fav item to take for my on the go knits.
Love making sweaters either knitting or crochet . Then whatever else comes along. I also like making items for other people. I’ve come to the conclusion that there’s so many gorgeous yarns out there and just not enough time to make all that I want to make.
Scarves!
Love to knit shawls and scarves. I like to try new and difficult stiches.
Hands down, my favorite thing to knit is shawls, such variety both in patterning and yarn, useful in all seasons, little regard needed for guage and best of all will fit just about anyone!!!
My favorite to knit is fingerless gloves because my hands are always cold.
i luv to make shawls and scarves. so nice in the winter ‘n friends ‘n family luv it too when I give it to them.
I do fingerless gloves, hats, scarves and shawls. There are so many patterns out there to try! When I get a stack, they get donated.
hats are the easiest, but I also like to make socks. It just takes me a long time to complete the second one!
Ponchos because they are easy and warm
Scarves. A girl can never have enough.
Hats for my baby grandson.
As a primary crocheter and secondary knitter, I have found I love to make shawls most often because they are so versatile and I always seem to need just a little extra something to keep me from getting a chill
How can I know what my favorite wearable to knit is; I haven’t knit everything yet. So far, I think it’s been lacy socks that I made for someone else. Why? Mostly because it was a challenge and I won! The bonus is when you give your project to someone unexpectedly and they love it.
It is always sweaters, whether for newborns, children, teens or men or women. I like knitting swa=eaters better than anything else.
Cowls, there are so many fibers and wonderful colors to experiment with.
I’m a crocheter now but I used to knit when I was younger and then it was scarves and afghans.
I love to knit washcloths, dishcloths and scarf/shawlettes. I love making for gifts for my friend and family.
I’ve started making cowls and will be making more because they are quick and easy to make and provide some extra warmth!
Sweaters for my grandson – he’s young enough that I can knit one and be done in no time at all!
I just love knitting infinity scarfs with matching fingerless gloves as gifts!
Scarves, because I can learn new stitches and if, no- WHEN I mess up, there are only a few stitches to undo to get back on track.
Favorite wearable knit would have to be sweaters!
I love knitted scarves and hat!
I like scarves because you can make them in all colors to match any outfit
I love to crochet and knit scarves and hats. Who doesn’t love that? I would love to branch out and try sweaters and wraps and the like, though. :0)
Wraps, because I can share them 🙂
My favorite is the sock, there are so many yarns to choose from and the project can be completed fast.
My favorite wearable knit is a nice cozy shawl. I like them because they are quick to make and can be used around the shoulders or as a lap blanket. They are also very portable. 🙂
My favorite wearable is a vest. Most are easy to knit but best of all….no sleeves to sew!!
The only wearable item I have knitted for me to wear is a scarf and a cowl.
I am currently knitting a shawl and crocheting another…I hadn’t done any knitting in about 20 years and always had my stuff come out sized wrong back then so was afraid to try anything at first…so I made dishcloths and a baby blanket…finally got my courage up and am now trying my hand at a lacy pattern shawl…if it comes out looking good, there may be no stopping me… ^_^
Scarves because they are so versatile and go with just about anything.
I have a cowl I love to wear, I have gotten asked many times were I bought it and they are shocked when I say I made it!
I love scarves because they are so versatile and look good with just about everything.
my NEW neckwarmer…. it’s EXACTLY my SIZE!! comfortable..
cozy.. handmade especially for ME!!
I love to knit scarves and hats! But really I have not tried to knit much else yet since I just taught myself about a year or two ago.
Hats, because they are fun to make.
My favorite knit to wear so far are vests. So many designs
just waiting to be created. Merry Christmas everyone.
I love scarves! They are so versatile!
I love to knit scarves. So versatile- can be worn with many different outfits
Interesting concept for a vest.
It would have to be socks! They’re so quick and fun!
I just learned how to knit and haven’t made many items yet. My favorite item to make, though, is a scarf. It’s not very complicated to make these things. Thank you for the giveaway!
I love to knit socks. They’re small and portable, and they don’t take a lot of yarn. There’s nothing like hand-knitted socks for your feet!
I’ve just taken up knitting again, made a baby bonnet, looks awful, lol want to do a beautiful cable sweater that I’ve got the pattern for. Think I’m going to practice more first.
scarves . . . such a quick/easy way to add a “pop” to any outfind
scarves . . . such a quick/easy way to add a “pop” to any outfit
a scarf- it’s cold outside
I love to knit shawls, socks and I just started to make full finger gloves. I like making them for many reasons but mostly because no matter how much weight i gain or lose (mostly gain, lol ) they’ll always fit. Seriously though I love making and wearing them.
I love making scarves because I can get one done in a day.
My favorite is cowls because they are fast to make and really keep me warm!
I love making slouchy hats, because they work up fairly quickly.
I crochet. The most that I have made is scarves and hats.
My favorite wearable knit is a scarf. The can be so cozy and warm, and made of lovely colors
My favorite lately is fingerless gloves . They are quick to make, and I wear them a lot to keep my hands warm as I have Raynaud’s Syndrome, so my hands go numb easliy.
Scarves made of wool from a friends sheep shearing operation. Nothing like spinning your own then making wonderful sweaters and gloves from this.
I make more scarves than any other wearable.
scarfs
So far I love the scarves I’ve made. I have started a Swirl sweater and hope to make many of these for myself. I am a hopeless sweater addict.
Lately my favorite wearable to knit is cowls because they can be so quick.
I love knitting scarves. Easy, quick and wearable. Can punch up a blah winter outfit.
I love it all, usually use acrylic or cotton yarn. If I can crochet it I love it.
A knitted sweater. The time and thought that goes into it makes it special.
My favorite to knit is scarfs because there are so many styles 🙂
Mine is slippers because they are probably the first thing I ever made and I learned from a wonderful little old lady next door when I was a child.
My wife loves to knit caps. She loves to wear knitted caps with a lot of her outfit.
Scarves–short attention span, little skill. LOL, I need help.
I have always loved knit blankets. a reminder of someones care and such comfort. 😀
So far I love lounging in my robe my grandmother made me. Winter time it is you so toasty.
I have several sweaters I have made over the years that i still love to wear
so far my most used knit has been the Sockhead Hat… I wear it all the time even inside. I also get a lot of mileage from my color affection shawl
Scarf…easier to make
A Scarf, .Its easy and quick.
Socks. They turn out much better knit than crocheted.
I love to collect pattern and planning future projects. I plan on living to a ripe old age creating projects for gifts and to give away to those that need them!