The Coco sleeveless vest is a quick and simple project to knit. It is worked from the top down with wide armholes. Perfect to wear over a blouse or a t-shirt, both in between seasons and during winter. It’s an easy-to-wear and versatile design.

The pattern is especially detailed, providing clear instructions for beginner knitters. A step-by-step video tutorial is included to help you get started.

LEVEL: Beginner

This is a digital pattern, with an accompanying video tutorial.

SIZES: XS – S – M – L – XL

Finished garment bust circumference: approx. 108 – 112 – 116 – 120 – 128 cm.

It is recommended to wear it with a positive ease of 15 to 20 cm, depending on the desired fit. The sample shown is size L, worn with 20 cm of positive ease.

GAUGE: 13 sts x 16 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch, using 7 mm needles.

YARN: This vest is knitted with one strand of yarn:

Kid Mohair from La Droguerie (approx. 450 – 480 – 500 – 550 – 600 m)

or held double:

Brushed Alpaca Silk from Drops Design (approx. 900 – 960 – 1000 – 1100 – 1200 m)

Ombelle from Fonty (approx. 900 – 960 – 1000 – 1100 – 1200 m)

Other yarn substitutions are suggested in the written tutorial as well as in the step-by-step video.

MATERIALS:

– Suggested needles: 6 mm (for neckline and armholes) and 7 mm (for the body)

– 40 cm cable (for body and armholes) and 80 cm cable (for the body)

– 1 tapestry needle

– 1 spare cable or scrap yarn to hold stitches

– 2 stitch markers

– 1 pair of small scissors

– 1 measuring tape

– 4 buttons (20 mm)

TECHNIQUES:

– Top-down construction

– Stockinette stitch

– Circular knitting

– M1 increases

– Long-tail cast-on

– Picking up stitches

– Stretchy bind-off

– 1x1 rib edging

– Buttonholes

NOTES: The instructions are given in both row counts and measurements (cm). Depending on the yarn you choose, it’s best to follow the measurements to ensure proper sizing.