Alstead is a cozy button-down vest featuring a vibrant slip-stitch pattern that will brighten any knitter’s wardrobe. With its insert pockets, comfortable ribbed edges, and classic silhouette, Alstead blends style and timelessness. Though the vest appears intricate to knit, it’s surprisingly straightforward. Constructed in pieces from the bottom up, it is a visually stunning garment, combining knits, purls, slipped stitches, and decreases. As you knit, you’ll delight in watching the eye-catching Four-Color Fancy stitch pattern unfold row by row, resulting in a unique and satisfying piece.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes:
Women’s XS (S, M, L, 1X) 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X Shown in 1X

Finished Measurements:
Chest: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) 52, 56, 60, 64”, with 1.25” overlap
Length: 22 (22, 22, 22.25, 22.25) 22.25, 22.5, 23, 23.25”

Intended to be worked with 4.5” ease

Yarn Requirements:
MC: 548 (548, 685, 685, 685) 685, 822, 822, 959 yds / 500 (500, 625, 625, 625) 625, 750, 750, 875 m

CC1: 274 yds / 250 m (all sizes)

CC2: 274 yds / 250 m (all sizes)

CC3: 274 yds / 250 m (all sizes)

Needles:
Size 2 (2.75mm) straight or circular needles to work K1P1 ribbing

Size 4 (3.5mm) straight or circular needle to work Four-Color Fancy pat and St st or size to obtain gauge

Gauge:
In Four-Color Fancy pat using gauge needles, 25 sts & 41 rows = 4”/10cm.

In St st using gauge needles, 22 sts & 32 rows = 4”/10cm.

Photos by: The Knitting Guild Association