Switch Vest Knitting Pattern
The Switch Vest is a modern, top down knit vest featuring bold slip stitch colorwork and a relaxed layered fit. Designed with clean lines and engaging texture, this piece is worked from the shoulders down before joining in the round for the body. The combination of structured slip stitch sections and soft wool creates a comfortable garment that transitions beautifully through every season.
Designed with approximately 4–7” / 10–18 cm of positive ease at the bust.
Perfect for adventurous beginners and experienced knitters alike, the Switch Vest is an enjoyable project that introduces engaging colorwork techniques while keeping the knitting approachable and rhythmic.
Pattern Features:
• Top down construction
• Slip stitch colorwork
• Relaxed layering fit
• Inclusive sizing
• DK weight yarn
Sizes
Finished bust circumference, measured around body after blocking:
1 - 41 (2 - 45, 3 - 48.5, 4 - 52.5, 5 - 56, 6 - 60, 7 - 64, 8 - 68, 9 - 71.5, 10 - 75.5)” / 1 - 102 (2 - 112, 3 - 121, 4 - 131, 5 - 140, 6 - 150, 7 - 160, 8 - 170, 9 - 179, 10 - 189) cm
Fits body bust sizes:
34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70)” / 86 (96, 107, 117, 127, 137, 147, 157, 168, 178) cm
Yarn
Kelbourne Woolens Scout, DK weight
100% Wool; 274 yds / 250 m / 100g
(C1): Oatmeal Heather
(C2): Coral Heather
(C3): Wheat Heather
(C4): Rosewood Heather
Or
Yarn Nerds Benji DK
100% Superwash Merino Wool
246 yds / 225 m / 100g
(C1): Light Coral
(C2): Beautiful Mom
(C3): Plum
(C4): Blushfall
Total Yardage Needed
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
850 (950, 1050, 1150, 1250, 1375, 1500, 1625, 1750, 1900) yds /
777 (869, 960, 1052, 1143, 1257, 1372, 1486, 1600, 1737) m
C1:
275 (300, 325, 350, 375, 425, 450, 500, 525, 575) yds /
251 (274, 297, 320, 343, 389, 411, 457, 480, 526) m
C2:
200 (225, 250, 275, 300, 325, 350, 375, 400, 425) yds /
183 (206, 229, 251, 274, 297, 320, 343, 366, 389) m
C3:
175 (200, 225, 250, 275, 300, 325, 350, 375, 400) yds /
160 (183, 206, 229, 251, 274, 297, 320, 343, 366) m
C4:
200 (225, 250, 275, 300, 325, 375, 400, 450, 500) yds /
183 (206, 229, 251, 274, 297, 343, 366, 411, 457) m
Needles
US 6 (4 mm) circular knitting needle 24” or 32” for larger sizes and DPNs for small circumference
US 4 (3.25 mm) circular knitting needle 16” or 24” for larger sizes and DPNs for small circumference
Gauge
4” / 10 cm = 25 sts and 29 rows in the slip stitch pattern, worked flat using larger needle, blocked.
Notions
• Blocking mats
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
