With the promise of spring in the air, my knitting needles seem less like objects necessary for warmth than tools that will offer me a fresh perspective on my wardrobe. Winter will soon be a thing of the past (thank goodness), and the dewy prospect of new life will soon be upon us. Budding plants and spouting seeds aren’t the only new things to look forward to. Spring is a great time to revise and revamp your style by trying trends and pieces you wouldn’t normally gravitate toward.
Knit vests are a great place to start. Whether you’re new to these lovely layers or have a whole closet full of them, rest assured knowing that there are tons of fashionable new ways to wear this stylish accessory.
(photo credit: http://www.dealio.com/) Just look at these leading ladies sporting these chic and sleek layering pieces. Even Rihanna is rocking a fitted vest! You could be one of them!
Another great thing about knit vest patterns is that they’re not as big of a commitment as say, a knitted sweater. Not only do they use less yarn, they work well with fluctuating temperatures. Knit vests are more conducive for variable spring weather as they can be removed with ease and grace.
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Learn How to Knit a Vest
Simply Elegant Vest – Simple yet stylish, this scarlet stunner is perfect for layering over a light tank with your favorite pair of jeans for that casual cool vibe.
Eva Vest – Cowgirl-chic, the Eva Vest is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite floral sundress. Grab your leather boots and hit the town.
Bee Vest – This pretty coral colored vest is full of charm and texture. Five little buttons add a touch of springtime sweetness.
Angelica Vest – The essential lace vest all wrapped up in a pretty purple pattern.
3 Color Cable Vest – This vest is reminiscent of 90s era Britney Spears, and we’re kind of loving it!
Majestic Moose Vest – We love vests and we love meese (that’s the plural of moose, right?), so this knit is obviously a winner.
Bonus!
Yarnia Custom Skein
Gifted by: Yarnia
We are giving away one skein of custom yarn from Yarnia to one lucky winner. The deadline to enter is February 5, 2014 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time.
Custom yarn: it sounds like a dream come true, doesn’t it? The ability to specify yarn weight, fiber content, color and more is something I’d guess many crafters have fantasized about for years. Yarnia is the first company I’ve come across that actually gives the buyer the ultimate power. If you have a particular project in mind, Yarnia can supply you with the perfect yarn.
Enter here for your chance to win!
Will you be knitting a vest this season?
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I want to! I keep making things for everyone else, but I would like to make something for me!
I would love to knit a vest for myself. It is a perfect throw on over a t-shirt and perfect for CA weather.
I would love to knit any or all of these vests. Where can I get the patterns?
I think it is time to make me something, I like the Eva vest and I will try and make it longer for myself.
Yes, I probably will make one for a trip I’m taking. Vests are so versatile
I would love it if they actually wrote the stupid pattern out by the stitch instead of confusing me to death with how many stitches I should have left over minus a decrease plus bide offs in a single sentence. Write the stupid pattern out so I can see where all the stupid stitches are and stop making a dumb picture grid. It just annoys me to death that I have to read all their confusing sentences and write the pattern out my self. Make it freakin easy.