How to Knit Openwork Floral Column Pattern Vest

If you're looking for a stylish and elegant garment to add to your wardrobe, look no further than the openwork floral column pattern vest. This beautiful and intricate design is sure to impress, and with a little bit of patience and practice, you can knit one yourself!

What You'll Need

4 skeins of worsted weight yarn in the color of your choice

Size 7 (4.5mm) knitting needles

A stitch marker

A tapestry needle for weaving in ends

The Pattern

Before beginning, make sure you're comfortable with basic knitting stitches like knit, purl, yarn over, and decreasing.

Cast on 68 stitches

Row 1: *K3, p2, yo, k2tog, p2; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3

Row 2: *P3, k2, p2, k2; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, p3

Row 3: *K2, yo, k2tog, p2, k3; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2

Row 4: *P2, k2, p2, k3; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, p2

Repeat these four rows until the piece measures 13 inches from the cast-on edge.

Next row: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 stitches, k2tog, k1 (66 stitches)

Repeat this row until there are 40 stitches remaining.

Continue in pattern until the piece measures 21 inches from the cast-on edge.

Next row: *K3, p2, k2tog, yo, p2; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3 (68 stitches)

Next row: *P3, k2, p2, k2; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, p3

Next row: *K2, k2tog, yo, p2, k3; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2

Next row: *P2, k2, p2, k3; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, p2

Repeat these four rows until the piece measures 26 inches from the cast-on edge.

Bind off all stitches

Sew the side seams together, leaving armholes as desired.

Conclusion

And that's it - you've just knit your very own openwork floral column pattern vest! With its beautiful lace pattern and flattering fit, this vest is sure to become a wardrobe staple. Have fun with different yarn colors and enjoy the process of creating your own unique garment.