Knitting patterns for vests, most are free. Some that button on the sides, some in front, some that are draped, some with collars, some without.
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Free Patterns
Cabled Vest With Pockets
Sleeveless cardigan sweater vest with Wandering Cables on front and back on seed stitch background. Sizes XS/S, M/L, 1X/2X. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. Super Bulky weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® Yarn (80 colors) at Lion Brand
Sequoia Vest
Shawl collar cardigan vest with a ribbed hem, a fishing net cable panel on the back, gentle waist shaping and a ribbing. Sizes 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48 in. Designed by Alegria DaSilva. Bulky weight yarn.
Eco Vest
Cabled cardigan-style vest with shawl collar. Bust 35" - 49" Designed by Katie Himmelberg. Bulky weight yarn. One of the patterns in the free ebook 5 Free Knitted Vest Patterns from Interweave.
- Get the free ebook 5 Free Knitted Vest Patterns
- See the Ravelry page
- Also available in the book Knitting Green: Conversations and Planet Friendly Projects on Amazon (Kindle or Paperback)
Johanna Vest
Knee-length open vest with an option for a shorter version. Features pocket and contrasting band. Hip Circumference: 30” (35”, 40”, 45”). Designed by John Crane for Skacel. DK weight yarn.
Cropped Vest
This open front cardigan style vest with collar is perfect for bouclé textured yarns like Berber or Homespun. Bust: 38 (45½, 52¾)”. Quick knit in super bulky. Designed by Premier Yarns
Tabard Vest
Designed by Lion Brand Yarn, this vest pattern features shawl collar, front pocket and buttoned sides. The pictured variation by bigD changed the collar. Lace pattern is both charted and written.Sizes S/M, L, 1X. Pictured project by bigD who made several modifications.
Kaino Vest
This long, open-front vest features ribbed front edges, a pointed back collar, ribbed detail in back, and easy cap sleeves. Designed by Norah Gaughan for Berroco. Sizes Bust: 30 (34) 38 (42) 46 (50)” Pictured project by aisteb1973.
Sheila
Designed by Berroco, the pattern has optional sleeves to make a cardigan. Sizes Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Venus de Milo Vest
Designed by Irina Poludnenko, the vest is sized for Small (Medium, Large, XL). I love the low shawl collar and pockets!
More Free Patterns
Convertible Tunic, Vest, Cowl
Designed by Suzanne Resaul, this versatile convertible garment can be warn as vest, halter, tunic, cowl, scarf, and more.
Reversible Swing Vest
Designed by Andrea Maglisceau for Cascade Yarn, this vest is worked sideways in one piece. Vest is sized to fit S-M-L-XL
Sideways Garter Vest
Designed by Purl Soho, this versatile vest / wrap is a rectangle of garter stitch with two well-placed slits for armholes, nothing could be simpler to make. Can be worn many different ways, with the collar up or down.
Poetry in Motion Vest
Designed by Deby Lake for Universal Yarns, this vest gets its unique look from mixing two colorways of variegated yarn. Vest is sized to fit Women’s Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X)
Amalfi Vest
Designed by Laura Matthews for Cascade Yarn, this draped front vest features a cabled border. Vest is sized to fit S, M, L, XL 36 (40, 44, 48)”
Antique Silk Vest
This Takhi Stacy Charles by John Brinegar is sized for X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, XL)
Rose Trellis Shawl Vest
Designed by Vera Sanon for Cascade Yarn, this lace vest is designed like a shawl with armholes. Vest is sized to fit S, M, L, XL 36 (40, 44, 48)”
Spring Leaves Vest
Designed by Michael del Vecchio for Universal Yarns, this vest features a leaf lace border. Vest is sized to fit Women’s Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X)
Buttoned Poncho
Designed by Vera Sanon, this vest is a poncho buttoned at the sides. Sizes XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL)
Vested Interests
Designed by Daria McGuire, this turtleneck vest is a quick project.
Hobbit Dress
Agnese Vajevska designed this hooded vest knitted in one piece from the bottom up. Lacing can be replaced by buttons. Pictured project by GothKnitty
Patterns for Purchase
Celtic Knot Vest
Cardigan vest with softly sloping cables on the front, feminine shaping and a stunning Celtic knot design at the back. Women sizes S-XL. Designed by Cardiff Bay Handknits. Aran weight yarn.
Cables on the Catwalk Vest
Chunky lace pullover can has an oversized cowl neckliine that can be worn up as a hood. Quick knit in bulky yarn. Sizes XS/S (M/L). Designed by Galina Carroll
Brooklin Vest
This draped open-front vest is knit from side-to-side in one piece, and features a simple texture stitch on the back. Quick knit in bulky yarn. Sizes XS/S (M/L, XL/2XL, 3XL/4XL). Designed by Elizabeth Smith
Divine Vest
This vest by Kristen TenDyke lives up to its name with pockets, cables and a hood. Sizes About 31¼ (34½, 37½, 41, 44¼, 47¾, 51)” (79.5 [87.5, 95, 104, 112.5, 121.5, 129.5] cm) bust circumference, buttoned and including ½” (1.3 cm) overlap. One of the patterns in Finish-Free Knits: No-Sew Garments in Classic Styles.
Magnum Vest
A simple knitting pattern for a versatile vest/wrap made of chunky weight yarn. Can be worn two different ways.
Tampa Vest
Lace vest perfect for layering in any season. To fit: S (M, L, XL, 2XL)
Amadores Vest
This lace knit vest almost looks crocheted. It’s knit as a circle with armholes so construction is easy.
Combination Vest and Cowl
This ingenious convertible pattern takes a strip of flat knitting like a scarf and with clever assembly makes a versatile accessory.
