Knitting the Ring Pattern Women's Vest

If you're looking for a fun and unique knitting project, try making a ring pattern women's vest! This pattern features a circular design that's eye-catching and stylish, and it's perfect for layering over a tank top or blouse. It's also a great project for knitters who are looking to challenge themselves with new techniques.

Materials You'll Need

4 skeins of worsted weight yarn in your choice of color

Size 8 knitting needles

Circular knitting needles

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Instructions

Follow these steps to knit the ring pattern women's vest:

Back

Cast on 80 stitches using the circular needles.

Knit in the round until the piece measures 13 inches in length.

Start the ring pattern by knitting the first 15 stitches, then purling the next 15 stitches. Continue knitting and purling in this pattern until the end of the round.

Continue knitting in the round until the piece measures 20 inches in length.

Bind off all stitches and weave in any loose ends.

Front

Cast on 40 stitches using the circular needles.

Knit in the round until the piece measures 13 inches in length.

Start the ring pattern by knitting the first 8 stitches, then purling the next 8 stitches. Continue knitting and purling in this pattern until the end of the round.

On the next round, knit the first 20 stitches, then bind off the next 20 stitches. Continue knitting the remaining 20 stitches in the ring pattern until the piece measures 20 inches in length.

Repeat steps 1-4 to make the second front piece.

Assembly

Lay the back piece flat and place the front pieces on either side, right sides facing in.

Use the tapestry needle and yarn to sew the shoulders together.

Using the tapestry needle, sew the side seams of the vest.

Weave in any loose ends and trim excess yarn.

Knitting the ring pattern women's vest is a great way to challenge yourself with a new technique while creating a stylish and unique garment. With these instructions and materials, you can easily create a vest that's perfect for layering and showing off your knitting skills!