Asher Vest | Knitting Pattern
A modern striped vest with a unique shoulder construction, the Asher Vest is a fun and approachable garment for adventurous beginners looking to build their knitting skills. Knit in pieces and joined together, this vest features German short rows for shoulder shaping, simple stockinette stripes, and clean rolled edges for a timeless look.
Designed in Yarn Nerds Benji DK, the Asher Vest is perfect for layering over a tee, button-down shirt, or dress and can be worn year-round.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
This pattern is perfect for knitters who are ready to learn:
- German short rows
- Picking up stitches
- Working separate pieces and joining them together
- Basic increases
- Simple garment construction
Sizes
Finished Bust Circumference: 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66)" / 96.5 (106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm
Designed to be worn with approximately 4" / 10 cm of positive ease.
To fit bust: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)" / 86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5) cm
Yarn
Yarn Nerds Benji DK; 100% Superwash Merino Wool. 246 yds / 225 m per 100g skein.
Yardage
Color 1: 240 (292, 320, 368, 396, 426, 455, 484) yds/225 (267, 293, 337, 362, 390, 416, 443) m
Color 2: 241 (291, 319, 367, 397, 426, 455, 485) yds/225 (266, 292, 336, 363, 390, 416, 443) m
Skeins Required
Size 1: 1 skein of each color; Sizes 2–8: 2 skeins of each color.
Needles
US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles for body
US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles for neckband and hems
Gauge
18 sts and 25 rounds = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch on larger needles after blocking.
Pattern Features
• Striped design
• Unique shoulder construction
• German short rows
• Rolled neckline and hem
• DK weight yarn
• Inclusive sizing
• Detailed schematic included
• Beginner-friendly garment construction
Included
This purchase includes one digital PDF knitting pattern.
No physical item will be shipped.
About the Designer
The Asher Vest was designed by Lisa Borum, founder and owner of Yarn Nerds, a family-owned hand-dyed yarn company based in Detroit, Michigan. Every design is created to inspire makers to build confidence and create beautiful handmade garments.
Unleashing Creativity One Stitch At A Time.
