Maggie Vest - PetiteKnit Pattern
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Add a flawlessly tailored, transitional piece to your handmade wardrobe! The Maggie Vest - PetiteKnit is a stunningly sophisticated button-front vest featuring a classic round neckline, elegant placket details, and clean lines. Perfect for versatile styling, it looks incredibly chic worn on its own during late summer or layered over your favorite white collared shirt for a structured, polished autumn look.
Please note: This is a printed knitting pattern written in English. Yarn, needles, buttons, and extra notions must be purchased separately.
Pattern Overview
- Skill Level: 4 out of 5 (Advanced)
- Size Range: XXS to 5XL
- Construction: This vest is worked seamlessly from the top down. You begin by working a flat back yoke shaped with regular increases. Stitches are then picked up along its top edge to work each front shoulder flat with deliberate shaping. The front pieces and back yoke are joined at the underarms to form the main body, which is worked flat back and forth on a circular needle. Finally, clean ribbed edgings are worked around the armholes, and structural button plackets are worked along the neck and front opening.
Sizing & Fit Guide
The Maggie Vest is designed with a classic, tailored fit offering approximately 5 cm of positive ease. To select your perfect size, measure around the widest part of your bust and match your body measurement to the chart below.
| Size | To Fit Bust Circumference (cm) | Finished Chest Circumference (cm) | Total Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 75β80 | 85 | 48 |
| XS | 80β85 | 90 | 52 |
| S | 85β90 | 96 | 54 |
| M | 90β95 | 101 | 56 |
| L | 95β100 | 106 | 58 |
| XL | 100β110 | 116 | 59 |
| 2XL | 110β120 | 125 | 60 |
| 3XL | 120β130 | 136 | 63 |
| 4XL | 130β140 | 146 | 66 |
| 5XL | 140β150 | 156 | 70 |
Total length is measured down the middle of the back, excluding the finished neck placket.
Gauge & Suggested Tools
- Gauge: 23 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm needles after washing and blocking. (Note: Achieving a precise stitch and row count is vital to match the target fit).
- Suggested Needles: 3.5 mm circular needles (lengths: 60, 80 and/or 100 cm) and 3 mm circular needles (lengths: 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm).
- Notions Required: 6 buttons (approximately 18 mm in diameter).
Yarn Requirements
This pattern is written for a single strand of robust, high-quality DK or sport-weight yarn that delivers clean stitch definition and excellent fabric structure.
| Size | Total Yardage Required (DK/Sport-Weight Single Strand) |
|---|---|
| XXS | Approximately 648 m |
| XS | Approximately 648 m |
| S | Approximately 648 m |
| M | Approximately 864 m |
| L | Approximately 864 m |
| XL | Approximately 864 m |
| 2XL | Approximately 864 m |
| 3XL | Approximately 1,080 m |
| 4XL | Approximately 1,080 m |
| 5XL | Approximately 1,080 m |
Note: Stated yardages represent estimated purchasing allowances. Always buy complete balls based on your chosen yarnβs specific meterage, and consider picking up a little extra for your gauge swatch or personal fit changes.
Crucial Swatching Tip
Do not skip making a gauge swatch, and make sure to wash and block it before casting on your garment. Choosing structured fibers means the fabric can settle or expand slightly after being washed. Swatching post-wash guarantees your stitches lock perfectly into the required 23-stitch gauge so your vest achieves its ideal tailored proportions without pulling too tightly across the chest.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the construction identical to the Maggie Cardigan?
The initial shoulder and back yoke setups are very similar, but the vest is structurally altered to look tailored as a standalone sleeveless piece. Instead of finishing with full sleeves, you will pick up stitches around the armholes to create tight, clean, non-sagging ribbed borders. -
Are the button plackets worked flat with the body?
No. To create a crisp, sturdy opening that supports the weight of the buttons without stretching over time, the button and neck plackets are picked up and worked flat along the front and collar edges at the very end. - Is there any seaming required for this vest?
None at all. The top-down seamless setup means the shoulders merge neatly into the body panels directly on your needles. Once you complete your final placket steps and secure your 6 buttons, your only finishing work is weaving in your yarn tails.