Knitting patterns for slipovers, waistcoats, and other vests knit with lace. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 10/6/26
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Free Patterns
Going Coastal Vest
Open front cardigan vest knit flat with a lace pattern that looks likes waves. No picking up stitches. Sizes S to 3X. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lisa Gentry.
Periwinkle Pop Top
Sleeveless vest or top knit with a 2 row repeat Texture Lace openwork. Sizes XS to 5X. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Afifa.
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Oh My! Vest
This vest is gorgeous! Two rows of lace shells border this cardigan vest. Sizes Finished Bust: 34(38,42,46,51,55)”. Sport weight yarn.Designed by Angeline Webb of Knitrelief Designs.
Vest and Hat with Wave
Matching cardigan vest and slouchy beret knit with garter stitch and ripple lace. Sizes to fit bust 76 cm [30”] to 107 cm [44”]. Aran weight yarn. Vest and Hat with Wave in Schachenmayr Sun City S6944. Available in English and German
More Free Patterns
Emma Vest
V-neck pullover vest knit in stripes with an 8 row repeat lace pattern. Sizes XS to 5X. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman.
Leaf Shadows Vest
Cardigan lace vest knit with the Leaf Shadows stitch pattern from Barbara Walker’s Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Jeri Riggs. Pictured project by knitbird.
Leaf Diversion Headband Set
Matching set of headband and pullover tabard vest fastened with tabs and both knit with an 8 row repeat leaf lace. Sizes S to XXXL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Drops Design.
Seedhead Vest
V-neck slipover sweater with twisted stitch pattern that looks like grain in a field. Sizes 35" to 63". Designed by Sandi Rosner for Cascade Yarns. DK weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Botanical Tee
Sleeveless top or slipover vest has a beautiful lace leaf pattern (worked over 32 sts) on the front of the shirt. Sizes: XS to 5XL. Designed by Knitatude.
Vinea Cardigan
Short-sleeved cardigan with all over openwork lace vines with leaves. Sizes: 36” to 54” chest. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by YellowBlueDesign
