Design

The Great Southern Vest is the perfect embodiment of effortless style, blending plump DK yarn with sleek stockinette stitches to create a versatile piece that you’ll want to wear every day. The simple yet refined silhouette is enhanced with unique twisted rib details that add texture and flair.

This vest is knitted from the top down, featuring a defining twisted rib shoulder design that slants back for a tailored shoulder fit. The side seam ribbing detail seamlessly continues into a chic split hem finish.

After the body is complete, the neck and armbands are knitted, harmonizing with the twisted rib detailing, flowing from the shoulder to add continuity and elegance.

Whether you're pairing it with jeans and a crisp white shirt or layering it over a flowing summer dress, the Great Southern Vest adds warmth without bulk, making it perfect for transitional weather. Knit a vest in every colour you love, and you will add matching timeless staples to your wardrobe!

SIZES

1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9

FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENTS

84.5 (95.5) 101 (103.5) 110.5 (117.5) 124.5 (134) 147 cm / 33¾ (38¼) 40½ (41½) 44¼ (47) 49¾ (53½) 58¾”.

See size table for additional measurements.

Sample(s) shown in size 5 with approx. 5 cm / 2” of positive ease at bust.

YARN

3 (3) 3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4) 4 skeins 80% SRS Australian Merino 20% Nylon (non mulesed and non superwashed) 8 ply/DK weight yarn (210 m / 230 yards) from Great Southern Yarn.

Sample colourway: Judy Cassab II.

Or if substituting yarn approx. 495 (540) 580 (605) 630 (660) 710 (775) 830 m / 540 (590) 635 (660) 690 (720) 775 (850) 910 yards of a 8ply / DK weight yarn of similar yardage or if two strands held together the double amount of yarn.

GAUGE

17 sts and 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on the larger needle, in stockinette worked flat, after washing and blocking.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

5.50 mm / US 9 or size required for gauge, circular needle (40 and 80 cm / 16 and 32” long)

4.50 mm / US 7 or two sizes smaller than gauge needle, circular needle (40 and 80 cm / 16 and 32” long), for neckband, hem, and armbands.

2 stitch markers, stitch holders (or waste yarn), blunt darning needle.

TECHNIQUES

Twisted Rib
Increases left and right leaning (RS)
Increases left and right leaning (WS)
Pick up and knit.
Knit 2 sts in one
Centred twisted double decrease

Jane Balle