Knitted Oversized Boxy Vest
The Knitted Oversized Boxy Vest is a must-have staple for any fashion-forward wardrobe! With its cozy and relaxed fit, this stylish piece adds a perfect touch of comfort and chic to your outfit. Whether you're layering it over a simple tee or styling it with high-waisted jeans, this versatile vest is a go-to for easy, on-trend looks. Its soft and breathable fabric makes it ideal for all-day wear, while its oversized design ensures a trendy and effortless vibe. Embrace the warmth and style with this knitted vest that promises to keep you looking cool and feeling cozy all season long.
MATERIALS
220 (245, 275, 305, 330, 360, 395, 425, 455) yards of Woolease Thick & Quick “Fisherman” weight 6 yarn (80% acrylic 20% wool, 106 yds/170 g)
US 19/15.0mm circular knitting needles
3 – 1 1/8” Buttons
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
GAUGE
7 sts in garter st = 4″
12 rows in garter st = 4″
TERMINOLOGY
BO – bind off
CO – cast on
k – knit
p – purl
rep – repeat
RS – right side
rnd – round
sl – slip
ssk – slip, slip, knit
st(s) – stitch(es)
WS – wrong side
NOTES
Pattern is written for 9 sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Highlight your size throughout the pattern for less confusion.
Model is wearing size medium.
The vest is worked in 3 separate pieces and seamed together: Back, Front Left, and Front Right.
Vest is worked from the bottom up with simple shaping around the armholes and neck.
Stitches for the Neckband are picked up and worked flat.
There are no button holes as the buttons fit between sts.
Stitches are picked up for the pockets with a 1×1 rib top. Pockets are seamed on each side.
PATTERN
BACK
Using the long tail method, CO 32 (34, 38, 42, 46, 48, 52, 56, 60) sts
Row 1 (RS): *k1, p1, rep from * across
Row 2: *k1, p1, rep from * across
Row 3: rep Row 1
Rows 4-20: k across
For sizes L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X
Row 21: BO – (-, -, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4), k across (- (-, -, 41, 44, 46, 49, 53, 56) sts)
Row 22: BO – (-, -, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4), k across (- (-, -, 40, 42, 44, 46, 50, 52) sts)
For sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X
Row – (21, 21, 23, 23, 23, 23, 23, 23): k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 (- (32, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 48, 50) sts)
Row – (22, 22, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24): k across
For sizes M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X
Rows – (-, 23, 25, 25, 25, 25, 25, 25) – – (-, 26, 28, 30, 30, 32, 34, 36): rep the last 2 rows – (-, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 6) more times (- (-, 32, 34, 34, 36, 36, 38, 38) sts)
All sizes
Rows 21 (23, 27, 29, 31, 31, 33, 35, 37) – 50 (51, 53, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58): k across
BO.
LEFT FRONT
Using the long tail method, CO 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 24, 26, 28, 30 sts)
Row 1 (RS): *k1, p1, rep from * across
Row 2 (WS): *k1, p1, rep from * across
Row 3: rep Row 1
Rows 4-20: k across
For sizes L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X
Row 21: BO – (-, -, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4), k across (- (-, -, 21, 22, 22, 23, 25, 26) sts)
Row 22: k across
For sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X
Row – (21, 21, 23, 23, 23, 23, 23, 23): k1, ssk, k across (- (17, 19, 20, 21, 21, 22, 24, 25) sts)
Row – (22, 22, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24): k across
For sizes M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X
Rows – (-, 23, 25, 25, 25, 25, 25, 25) – – (-, 26, 28, 30, 30, 32, 34, 36): rep the last 2 rows – (-, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 6) more times (- (-, 17, 18, 18, 18, 18, 19, 19) sts)
All sizes
Rows 21 (23, 27, 29, 31, 31, 33, 35, 37)-40 (40, 42, 40, 42, 44, 44, 44, 46): k across
Row 41 (41, 43, 41, 43, 45, 45, 45, 47): k across to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 (15 (16, 16, 17, 17, 17, 17, 18, 18) sts)
Row 42 (42, 44, 42, 44, 46, 46, 46, 48): k1, ssk, k across (14 (15, 15, 16, 16, 16, 16, 17, 17) sts)
Rows 43 (43, 45, 43, 45, 47, 47, 47, 49)-45 (46, 48, 47, 49, 50, 50, 51, 53): rep the last 2 rows for a total of 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 6, 6, 7, 7) decrease rows (11 (11, 11, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 12) sts)
Rows 46 (47, 49, 48, 50, 51, 51, 52, 54)-50 (51, 53, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58): k across
BO.
RIGHT FRONT
Using the long tail method, CO 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 24, 26, 28, 30 sts)
Row 1 (RS): *k1, p1, rep from * across
Row 2 (WS): *k1, p1, rep from * across
Row 3: rep Row 1
Rows 4-20: k across
For sizes L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X
Row 21: k across
Row 22: BO – (-, -, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4), k across (- (-, -, 21, 22, 22, 23, 25, 26) sts)
For sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X
Row – (21, 21, 23, 23, 23, 23, 23, 23): k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 (- (17, 19, 20, 21, 21, 22, 24, 25) sts)
Row – (22, 22, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24): k across
For sizes M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X
Rows – (-, 23, 25, 25, 25, 25, 25, 25) – – (-, 26, 28, 30, 30, 32, 34, 36): rep the last 2 rows – (-, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 6) more times (- (-, 17, 18, 18, 18, 18, 19, 19) sts)
All sizes
Rows 21 (23 27, 29, 31, 31, 33, 35, 37)-40 (40, 42, 40, 42, 44, 44, 44, 46): k across
Row 41 (41, 43, 41, 43, 45, 45, 45, 47): k1, ssk, k across (15 (16, 16, 17, 17, 17, 17, 18, 18) sts)
Row 42 (42, 44, 42, 44, 46, 46, 46, 48): k across to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 (14 (15, 15, 16, 16, 16, 16, 17, 17) sts)
Rows 43 (43, 45, 43, 45, 47, 47, 47, 49)-45 (46, 48, 47, 49, 50, 50, 51, 53): rep the last 2 rows for a total of 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 6, 6, 7, 7) decrease rows (11 (11, 11, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 12) sts)
Rows 46 (47, 49, 48, 50, 51, 51, 52, 54)-50 (51, 53, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58): k across
BO.
SHOULDER SEAMING
Using Mattress Stitch, seam the top of the Left Panel BO edge to the Back Panel BO edge starting with the outer-most sts and working towards the middle. There will be a gap for your neck.
Watch the above video for tips to seam the shoulder.
Rep fro the Right Panel.
SIDE SEAMING
Using Mattress Stitch and seaming the sides, seam the sides from the CO edge to the underarm shaping.
Watch the video above for tips to seam the sides.
Rep for the Right Panel.
ARMHOLES
With RS facing, beginning at center underarm of first armhole and working clockwise, pick up 0 (0, 0, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4) stitches in the underarm bind-off stitches, pick up 30 (32, 32, 34, 34, 36, 36, 38, 38) sts around armhole opening by picking up about 1 stitch for every 2 garter stitch rows, pick up 0 (0, 0, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4) stitches in the remaining underarm bind-off stitches. (30 (32, 32, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46) sts)
Rnd 1: *k1, p1, rep from * across
BO in rib pattern.
Rep for second armhole.
NECKBAND
With RS facing, beginning at lower right front edge and working clockwise, pick up 66 (68, 70, 72, 72, 74, 74, 78, 78) sts along neck edge, ending at lower left front edge. Pick up about 1 stitch for every 2 garter stitch rows and 1 st for every bind-off st along the back neck.
Row 1: *k1, p1, rep from * across
BO in rib pattern.
BUTTONS
Sew buttons onto edge of Left Panel. To button, insert button into space between sts on Right Panel.
POCKETS
With RS facing and beginning right above the bottom ribbing and 4 sts from the button band, pick up and knit 12 (12, 14, 14, 14, 14, 14, 14, 14) sts along top of rib working from right to left.
Row 1 (WS): k across
Rows 2-9: k across
Row 10: *k1, p1, rep from * across
BO in rib pattern.
Sew side edges of pocket in place.
Rep on other side for second pocket.