1053 Sea Ice - Waistcoat Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Peru

Valley Yarns Sea Ice Pullover Vest: A Beautifully Textured Knit for Every Wardrobe

Introducing the Valley Yarns Sea Ice, a flattering and stylish textured pullover vest skillfully knit in Peru. This stunning vest is the perfect addition to your knitwear collection, ideal for layering over your favorite long-sleeved tee, turtleneck, or blouse during the cooler months. With its unique diagonal ribbing at both the bodice and hem, this design adds rich textural elements that enhance and flatter every woman’s figure.

The construction of Sea Ice begins with two hem strips delicately worked flat in diagonal ribbing. These strips seamlessly join to create the body of the vest, knitted in the round up to the armholes using a smooth stockinette stitch. At this stage, you'll separate the front and back to work flat, ensuring a perfect fit. Valley Yarns Peru, the recommended yarn for this project, is an exquisite blend of baby alpaca and Merino wool, with a hint of nylon. The unique chainette construction of Peru produces a warm yet lightweight fabric, renowned for its gorgeous drape. Furthermore, the ribbing patterns for both the hem and bodice are included in both charted and written formats, making it accessible for knitters of varying skill levels.

Skill Levels: Advanced Beginner
Sizes Available: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished Measurements: The vest is showcased in size S with a suggested 2–4” positive ease.
     Bust – 35½ (38¾, 42, 45¼, 48½) (54¾, 58, 61¼, 64½)”
     Length – 23¾ (24, 24½, 25½, 26) (27, 27½, 28½, 29)”
     Hip – 38¾ (42, 45¼, 48½, 51½) (58, 61¼, 64½, 67½)”
Yarn Requirements: You will need 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) (11, 12, 13, 14) balls of Valley Yarns Peru (84% Baby Alpaca/ 8% Merino Wool/ 8% Nylon; 50g/120yds) in the beautiful shade 06 Sagebrush.
Recommended Needles:
     US 7 (4.50mm) 16” circular
     US 8 (5.00mm) 32–40” circular
Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch, blocked.

This pattern was last updated on 10/26/2020. For any discrepancies or updates, you can view the errata here. If you purchased the PDF version, the most recent update is available in your pattern library.

Experience the joy of knitting with the Valley Yarns Sea Ice Pullover Vest and elevate your winter wardrobe with a beautifully crafted piece that combines warmth and elegance!