Pattern has been updated as of November 2025 to include expanded size offering and other pattern/layout refreshes.

Low-key is a worsted-weight seamless pullover-style vest featuring a simple garter ridge stitch pattern and a hi/lo split hem. Just as it’s name suggests, it’s an easy-going piece that has simple details with a modern style.

There are 2 different length options: cropped or tunic. And there’s 2 different neck styles: crew or cowl. The yellow version is cropped with crew neck and the teal version is tunic with cowl neck (although you can mix lengths and neck styles as you like!).

PATTERN DETAILS:
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10)

Finished Circumference:
34.75 (38.5, 42.25, 46) (50, 53.75, 57.5) (61.25, 65,
68.75)” 88 (98, 107, 117) (127, 137, 146) (156, 165,
175) cm

Picking Your Size:
Choose a size approx 4-8”/10-20 cm larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on desired fit. As shown:

• The cropped version (yellow) is size 2, being worn with 5”/13 cm of positive ease at the bust, for a standard fit.
• The tunic version (teal) is size 3, being worn with 9”/23 cm of positive ease at the bust (and 3”/8 cm of positive ease at the hips) for a more oversized fit.

Gauge: 17 sts & 26 rnds = 4”/10 cm in St st in the rnd after blocking.

Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn, shown in Rios by Malabrigo (100% Superwash Merino; 100g = 210 yds), in colors Frank Ochre (yellow) and Teal Feather (teal). Yardage broken out below:

• Cropped version: 600 (650, 725, 775) (850, 900, 975) (1025, 1125, 1175) yds, 3 (4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6) skeins, shown in color Frank Ochre.

• Tunic version: 700 (775, 850, 925) (1000, 1075, 1175) (1225, 1325, 1400) yds, 4 (4, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7) skeins, shown in color Teal Feather.

Add the following yardage amounts for the cowl version: 120 (120, 130, 130) (140, 140, 150) (150, 150, 150) yds.

Needles & Other Supplies:
• For Body: US 9/5.5 mm 24”/60 cm and 32”/80 cm circs, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• For Armhole/Neck Trim: US 8/5 mm 16”/40 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge.
• For Cowl Version: US 9/5.5 mm 16”/40 cm circ, or same size as used to obtain gauge.
• 4 stitch markers (1 a different style than others).
• Stitch holder cords or scrap yarn.
• Locking stitch marker.
• Tapestry needle to weave in ends.