Looking for a fun and easy knitting project that will keep you warm and stylish this season? Look no further than the magic loops model vest! This versatile and fashionable vest is the perfect addition to any wardrobe, and is easy to knit even for beginners. In this post, we'll share a step-by-step guide on how to knit the magic loops model vest, along with tips and tricks to help you along the way.Materials:
- 6 skeins of worsted weight yarn
- Circular knitting needles, size 8
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Cast on 72 stitches using the long-tail cast-on method.
- Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches. Place a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of the round.
- Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 1 inch.
- Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every round) and continue until the piece measures 14 inches from the cast-on edge.
- Create the armholes: knit the first 20 stitches, place a stitch marker, bind off the next 32 stitches, place a stitch marker, and knit to the end of the round.
- Continue knitting in stockinette stitch until the back measures 11 inches from the armhole bind-offs.
- Create the back neck: knit 18 stitches, slip the next 36 stitches to a stitch holder or spare circular needle, and knit the remaining 18 stitches.
- Work each shoulder separately: knit 2 stitches, then decrease 1 stitch at the neck edge on the next row. Repeat this decrease every other row until there are 9 stitches remaining.
- Bind off and weave in ends.
- Repeat steps 7-9 for the other shoulder.
- Sew the sides of the vest together using a tapestry needle and yarn.
- Weave in all ends.
- When working with circular needles, be sure to keep the stitches loose and relaxed so they don't become too tight and difficult to work with.
- Use stitch markers to help keep track of where you are in the pattern and where to place the armhole bind-offs.
- Use a tapestry needle to weave in ends and sew seams for a neat and professional finish.
