Knitted vests for women with knitting needles. Photos and patterns stylish, braids, openwork. Models, knitting instructions for beginners

Women's knitted vests have been in trend for about 10 years. The photos show countless variations. Once upon a time, the vest was an invariable part of the English dandy's attire.

Fashionistas saw in it a unique charm, light sexuality, style, elegance. Today, world-famous fashion designers create vests from various materials, but the most popular are knitted vests.

Types of women's knitted vests

Knitted women's vests with knitting needles (photos are presented below) can be made in different versions, so that you have not one, but several items in your wardrobe.

The most popular ones will be the following:

• Knitted vest with handmade ornament - from grandma's piggy bank - will be an interesting addition to clothes of any style, from informal to business. Works with relief braids will be a real masterpiece, but on condition that they are made by a skilled knitter.
• Modern women have managed to give the knitted vest a new motif by combining incompatible fabrics. Evening models are usually flashy and bright. An airy long skirt paired with an openwork knit vest looks extravagant. This set is not suitable for everyday wear.
• Office version of a knitted vest - sleeveless vest. Combined with a white blouse, it will add a bit of romance to a strict business style. The vest is worn in the off-season, when a warm sweater indoors is not comfortable.
• Long vest – a model in which vertical lines predominate. The product can be made from threads of any thickness, with any pattern. Such a thing will make girls and women much slimmer. Elongated vests can become elements of a daily set or an addition to a sports outfit.
• Teenagers love sleeveless jackets with unusual cuts. They are made very simply - the fabric knitted with any pattern is folded in half. Such a vest requires an accessory - a belt. You can make a trapezoid sleeveless jacket, the distinctive feature of which will be hanging lapels.

When making a knitted vest, you need to think about the color of the future product:

• light sleeveless jackets can refresh your entire wardrobe and last for several years;
• yarn in pastel colors is suitable for classic options;
• vests knitted with a relief pattern will set off black blouses or sweaters;
• It is important to choose a contrasting accessory for a grey product.

How to choose a women's vest

Knitted vests for women with knitting needles (photos show complex outfits) can be worn to the office, to college, and even to an official reception. This accessory emphasizes the advantages of a woman's figure and hides its flaws. The selection criteria can be seen in the table below.

How to choose the right vest:

Type of product, what to wear with	What features of the figure does it hide?	Length	Cut	Material texture
a loose vest worn unbuttoned over blouses and T-shirts	will hide wide hips, waist	a product whose length is below the knees is suitable for tall girls; for short people - maximum knee length	straight silhouette	thin wool, coarse thread will visually add fullness to the figure; it is better to knit with a simple stocking stitch from thin wool
a short vest can be worn buttoned or, on the contrary, unbuttoned, at the waist, under the vest, a wide belt	will make a large bust invisible and visually lengthen the figure	can be up to the waist or reach mid-thigh	fitted, neckline - round, shallow or V-shaped	soft wool
fitted vest, short or long	will cover thick thighs	to mid-thigh or knee	has a flared hem, short - with shelves above the waist	light openwork knitting, refined models
a loose vest with a wide belt without fasteners or pockets	will hide all figure flaws	to mid-thigh	asymmetrical hem, V-neck	smooth fabric made of thin threads, small pattern
granny square model	Suitable for girls with any figure	from the knees	free	squares of acrylic, thin wool of different colors, with different patterns
chunky knit vests	for slim people: the product makes the figure heavier	long or short	loose or fitted cut	thin threads, pattern: braids, plaits, complex ornaments

Preparation of materials and tools

If previously knitting masters had homemade knitting needles and homespun yarn in their hands, today the available range of tools is quite long.

The list of tools for a beginner knitter can be as follows:

• knitting needles of different thicknesses (thickness is determined by number)
  
• straight needles, long and short, allowing you to knit “back and forth”;
• circular knitting needles – 2 metal or bamboo knitting needles connected with a fishing line. With such knitting needles you can quickly knit heavy things, because the fishing line allows you to evenly distribute the weight of the product;
• modern knitting needles with CLICK system, which allows you to transform straight needles into circular ones in a few minutes;
• hooks it was possible to lift a slipped loop or make a decorative finishing element;
• row counter – a practical modern thing, a cylinder with locks that allow you to move the loops mechanically (the number of loops is visible in the counter window);
• spoke tips – the thread is fixed on the knitting needles so that the loops do not slip off if knitting is put aside for some time;
• plastic markers — they mark the beginning of a pattern line, or the beginning of a row in circular knitting;
• thread separator - a plastic thimble with projections on the upper side; all the threads used in the work are passed through the hole in the thimble. The divider prevents the threads from getting tangled;
• sewing needles: a thick woolen thread is inserted into the needle through the gap in the eye;
• pins English type are necessary when connecting parts;
• special ruler, on the surface of which are dimensions in different metric systems; a magnetic ruler that allows you to knit a pattern exactly according to the diagram;
• glomerulus - a plastic box in which the ball is placed. It is very convenient, since the thread is pulled out through the hole, and the ball does not unravel.

Yarn is needed for knitting.

The range of yarn produced by modern industry is very large:

• synthetic yarn;
• natural fibers (angora, mohair, lurex);
• synthetic yarn containing several types of unnatural fibers.

Before choosing yarn, you need to think about what time of day the vest will be worn. For warm items, it is better to take mohair threads, for the summer version, synthetic yarn is suitable.

How to knit a women's vest with knitting needles

Knitted women's vests with knitting needles (the photo shows how to make the model step by step) are easy to knit with your own hands, but first you need to study the pattern of the model, and then collect the tools.

For knitting you will need:

• Spokes: If you are planning a thin sleeveless jacket, you need thin knitting needles. The thicker the yarn for the product, the thicker the knitting needles.
• Yarn: The yarn number is usually indicated in the description of the model, but the knitter chooses the color herself.
• Knitting pattern: it is needed constantly, so it is better to make a large clear copy.

To ensure that your hand-knitted item never ceases to bring you joy, you need to listen to the advice of experienced knitters:

• during the knitting process, you need to monitor the knitting density and not allow the number of loops to increase;
• It is essential to knit a sample, which will help calculate the knitting density and the number of loops;
• those who are knitting their first sleeveless jacket should choose a simple pattern, while experienced knitters can experiment by combining threads of different colors and knitting complex patterns;
• a product made in one piece will be warmer than one that has a fastener;
• a ready-made vest made of thin yarn, it is better to wash by hand, do not wring, but wring out;
• The finished product must be sewn in a certain sequence: first, the seams on the shoulders, then on the sides;
• After the vest is sewn, you can tie the neck. To make the placket neat, you should take not the edge loops, but those that were in the row before;
• you will have to make sure that the number of loops along the armhole is the same on all sides.

Classic knitted vest

A classic knitted vest is a universal item that makes any woman look slimmer. An elongated model with a hood will not keep you warm in cool weather. A vest with large buttons, complemented by a leather belt, will add style to the image.

Descriptions and knitting patterns for various models can be found on the Internet. Knitting pattern for a classic elongated vest:

For a size 48 product you will need:

• 500 g yarn, 300 g polyester, 200 g acrylic yarn, terracotta metallic;
• circular knitting needles No. 4 and hook No. 3;
• sewing needle.
• Knitting pattern: - stockinette stitch (you should knit carefully, because you cannot confuse the front and back loops);
• garter stitch - knit all rows with front loops;
• The model can be made using separate strips of acrylic and fluffy yarn.

The process of making the product will be as follows:

• cast on 10 loops of mohair wool, knit a strip with the front surface, the length of which will be 65 cm (you will need 8 pieces);
• using terracotta yarn, cast on 10 stitches and, using garter stitch, make 4 stripes, 65 cm long;
• from the same yarn, knit 1 piece 56 cm long, 2 pieces 40 cm long.

The knitted parts are sewn together according to the pattern, starting with the shoulder seams.

To prevent the bottom of the product from curling up, it should be tied with a patent using terracotta-colored yarn.

To do this, you need to cast on edge loops on the knitting needles and knit a 7 cm strip. The neck, shelves, and armhole can be crocheted with 2 single crochet stitches.

Knitted vest with braids

Knitted vests for women with knitting needles (the photo shows a model with braids, which has slightly dropped shoulders), looks very elegant.

This pattern can be used to knit a product of any size. The pattern for the model is given below:

Necessary:

• 50 g of white wool yarn;
• regular knitting needles No. 3.5 and 4;
• knitting needles with a #3.5 cord, long and short;
• 1 free knitting needle;
• hook No. 4;
• a few buttons.

Patterns:

• The stockinette stitch is used along the edge;
• purl stitch;
• the elastic is knitted with knitting needles 3, 5 - the first 2 loops are front loops, the next ones are back loops;
• edge loops are used for the fastening strip:
• 3 rows – stocking stitch;
• 1 row is knitted with front loops, on the next one the front and back loops are knitted together;
• 7 cm is knitted with an elastic band: 2 loops are closed at an equal distance, which are again picked up in the next row;
• the neckline is knitted like a fastener strip, but the stitches for it need to be cast on in advance;
  
• The armhole strip is knitted like a neck band.

A separate issue is knitting the main pattern - a braid. The pattern can be small or large, the interlacing can be located next to each other, have different lengths. Even if the knitter makes only one braid - the thing will look original.

Braid knitting pattern and notations

- front loop;

— 10 loops should be crossed to the left side (5 loops are removed unknitted onto a knitting needle. The next 5 loops are knitted using the front method, then the loops from the free knitting needle are also knitted).

- 10 loops are crossed to the right side and knitted in the manner described above.

You can also distinguish the rows on the diagram by counting: to the left - odd rows - these are knit, in the opposite direction - even rows - purl. The width of the part is 20 sets, after 12 rows are knitted, the pattern is repeated. The braid can be of any length. When performing the classic version, the interlacing is done through 5 rows.

Sleeveless vest

A sleeveless jacket is universal in a woman's wardrobe. Modern fashion offers many models - sporty, with a hood, elongated or shortened versions. Some models look like sweaters, but without sleeves, some - like a summer jacket. By combining a sleeveless jacket with different wardrobe items, you can have a new set every day.

For knitting you will need:

• 100% merino yarn, 8-9 skeins (100 g per skein);
• knitting needles of two sizes – 4 mm and 5 mm; markers.

The product is made with the front surface and garter stitch from the right sleeve to the left. To calculate the knitting density, you need to knit a small square with a side of 10 cm. You should calculate how many loops are in 1 cm. Multiply the resulting number by the hip circumference and divide by 2.

Knitting pattern for a sleeveless vest

To make the product look more modern, you can make the back longer than the shelves.

Long women's vest with a hood

A long women's vest with a hood is a product that can combine different knitting methods. This outfit is suitable for young people, as it has a sporty look and is best worn with leggings or tight pants. According to the pattern given below, you can knit a vest from size 36 to 42.

Knitting pattern for a vest with a hood

Necessary:

• 800 g of blue thread (60% wool, 40% possum wool) and a skein of elastic thread;
• knitting needles – 4.5 mm and 5.5 mm.

The knitting process will be as follows:

The back is made with blue thread folded in half.

• you need to cast on 81 stitches and knit a 5 cm wide elastic band;
• knit 2 rows in stockinette stitch, adding 1 loop;
• the next stage is knitting a pattern from braids;
• after 56 have been knitted, close the loops for the armholes (72 loops should remain);
• after the length of the back reaches 75.5 cm, the loops for the shoulder bevels are closed, first - 9 sts, then - 16;
• At the same time, the loops on the neck are decreased by 20 loops, and the row is closed.

The left and right shelves are knitted symmetrically.

To make the left shelf you need:

• cast on 47 stitches, pass 5 cm for the strip;
• add 1 loop;
• the knitting of the pattern begins;
• match the product with the first piece – the back – and make the armhole;
• After the length of the shelf reaches 66 cm, a neckline and a shoulder bevel are made, as on the back.

The hood is also knitted using a cable pattern:

• 47 loops are cast on and the pattern is completed;
• add 5 loops to the back;
• having knitted 22 cm, compare with the pattern and put the piece aside, knit the second half;
• on each half, reduce the loops so that the piece becomes round;
• The parts of the hood are sewn together.

If all the details are completed, the product can be sewn:

• the hood is sewn to the neck and tied with an elastic band, casting on the edge loops of the shelves on circular knitting needles;
• side seams are performed;
• The entire product is tied with an elastic band and the loops are closed.

Women's vest made of "grass"

This short sleeve grass vest is a great accessory to your everyday outfit for a cold day.

Knitting pattern:

You should prepare:

• 2 skeins of blue yarn (main thread) and 7 skeins of white - “grass” (additional thread);
• circular knitting needles (10 mm);
• markers and an extra needle.

The sleeveless jacket is knitted simply: a solid piece of fabric is cast on up to the armholes. The diagram shows 3 pieces, but the left side will be exactly the same. Two threads are used to create multi-colored stripes.

The knitting process is carried out according to the following plan:

• the main thread is folded into a widow and 72 loops are cast on and the 1st and 2nd rows are tied with front loops with the introduction of an additional thread;
• from the 3rd to the 6th row, knit the main yarn with face loops;
• the following rows – from 7 to 10 – with an additional thread; this alternation continues until the length of the back is 35 cm;
• on both sides the number of loops is reduced - for the armhole;
• by changing the main and additional threads, the left and right fronts are knitted with bevels for the armhole and sleeve.

After the rows are closed, the garment is sewn together, starting from the shoulders, then along the sides, and the sleeves are sewn on.

Openwork vest

Knitted women's vests with knitting needles (the photo shows many options, connected with an openwork pattern) always look festive. If you knit a thing from cashmere or wool, it will not only complement the image, but also warm you on a frosty winter day. It will suit sportswear or classic clothes.

Knitting pattern for an openwork vest

For a size 48 product you will need:

• 500 g of “Arina” yarn, which consists of acrylic and wool in equal quantities (the yarn can be any color);
• knitting needles and hook No. 5;
• buttons.

Knitting density: in a square with a side of 10 cm (20 rows) in one row there are 16 loops. The diagram shows how to knit an openwork pattern, but only the front rows, in the back rows - the loops are knitted in the purl way. A hook is used to make air loops of single crochets, double crochets.

Knitting description:

• The right and left shelves, the back are all knitted. To do this, cast on 85 loops and 2 edge loops, knit the fabric.
• Then the loops are divided - 23 for the left and right shelves, 29 for the back.
• Knitting the right shelf
• 12 rows are knitted with an openwork pattern (according to the diagram);
• in row 105 (from the beginning of knitting) edge loops are added (there will be 37 loops on the knitting needles);
• the pattern element is knitted and the number of loops is reduced by 3;
• in a new row these loops are picked up again;
• On row 144, the loops of the right shelf are closed.
• The left shelf is made like the right one.

The vest assembly is as follows:

• side seams are made. The neck, shelves and bottom of the product are crocheted;
• the shelves are placed on top of each other and sewn together;
• a button is sewn on.

Waffle Vest

Knitted vests for women with knitting needles look charming. The photo shows a line of products with a waffle pattern.

To make the option you like, you need to take:

• 700 g of dark red (wine-colored) yarn: the Ascot melange thread, which contains more than half wool, as well as viscose and alpaca, will do;
• 300 threads of pinkish color "Silkhаir", in which mohair is combined with silk;
• knitting needles No. 5 and 6.5, circular knitting needles.
• The product is knitted with double thread.

To knit a vest, you can use the pattern:

There are several patterns to master:

• the edge of the vest is knitted with a chain: 1st loop is a front loop, the last one is a back loop;
• elastic: 2 purl loops, 2 front loops;
• stockinette stitch - how the loops are visible;
• garter stitch - only knit stitches on the front side;
• The waffle pattern is knitted according to the diagram, starting with the first arrow, then 4 repetitions.

Description of knitting product:

• back;
• with knitting needles No. 5, cast on 98 loops and knit 6 cm (12 rows) with an elastic band;
• changing to knitting needles of a different size, knit 2 rows in stocking stitch and move on to knitting 49 cm, mark the beginning of the armholes with markers;
• after 19 rows, close 5 loops;
• then gradually close the loops through the row.

Shelves: first the left shelf is designed, then the right one.

The knitting pattern is the same:

• cast on 49 stitches;
• knit the strip with an elastic band;
• change to other needles of a different number,
• knit 2 rows with stocking stitch, add stitches and knit with pattern
• after 58 rows have been completed from the strip, shape the neckline bevel: close 1 loop over 16 rows;
• The bevel on the right side is done as on the back.

The pockets can be knitted with an elastic band or like all the other details.

Vest with geometric shapes

The vest with geometric shapes looks original and resembles a poncho.

To complete it you will need:

• dark blue (200 g) and white (100 g) yarn (100% microfiber);
• straight and circular knitting needles (preferably No. 3).

Pattern - zigzags

Pattern diagram:

The pattern consists of two parts - A and B, the width of which is 37 loops. Knit with a garter stitch. To change the color, cross the thread on the back of the pattern. The pattern is repeated several times (from 1 to 36 rows). The light pattern is knitted like the dark one, but the loops are counted in the opposite way. Product diagram:

To make the back, cast on 80 loops (blue thread).

Next comes:

• knit 1 cm with purl stitch;
• change to stockinette stitch and knit 14 rows with pattern A, the last 37 loops with pattern B.
• After the pattern is completed, knit 84 rows with blue thread, then close the armholes on both sides by decreasing loops in each row;
• after 45 cm the neckline is formed: 24 loops are closed,
• Knitting continues on each side of the neckline. Gradually the row is closed.

The front part is made like the back, but the cutout is made deeper.

The vest assembly is carried out in the following sequence: first, the shoulders and sides are sewn together. After that, the neck and armholes need to be knitted on circular knitting needles. Women's knitted vests with knitting needles have become the most unusual item of a woman's wardrobe. The photo shows popular models that can be made with your own hands.

Article formatting: Anna Vinnitskaya

Video about knitting women's vests

Women's vests and sleeveless jackets, knitted with knitting needles: