The Harley Vest

Pattern Update: Revision has been made August, 2026. Sizes 4 - 9 has been updated with a redistribution of arm increases to the underarm cast on sts, also shortening the armhole overall. If you are one of these sizes, please message me directly and I will be happy to offer a coupon code to receive this pattern for free. In exchange for your Ravelry Project page showing the worn garment & your fit feedback, no time limit. Thank you for your support. This vest offers a contemporary, structured fit with a masculine-leaning shoulder line and a relaxed, straight silhouette through the body. To ensure an inclusive and comfortable fit, the armhole increases are precisely graded to provide subtle bust shaping while maintaining the garment’s tailored, geometric profile. ***Includes Size Selection Guidance*** This pattern features detailed instructions for choosing a size based on your swatch, allowing flexibility for variations in yarn thickness and gauge. With guided, informative notes, it helps you make a confident, informed decision on sizing to achieve your desired fit. ***Schematics*** Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) 5 (6, 7, 8) 9 Positive Ease: 1 - 5” or 2.5 - 13 cm Sample is worked in size 2, bust is 34” Neck Width: 5.3 (5.3, 5.7, 5.7) 6 (6.6, 6.6, 7) 7.4 " Shoulder Width: 11.75 (12.5, 13.75, 14.75) 16 (17.25, 18, 19.5) 20.75 " 30 (32, 35, 37.5) 40.5 (44, 46, 49.5) 53 cm Armhole Circumference: 18.5 (20, 20.5, 22) 22.5 (23.25, 23.75, 25.25) 25.75" or 46.5 (51, 52, 56) 57 (59, 60, 64) 65.5 cm Length: 19 (21.5, 22, 23) 24 (24.75, 25.5, 26.75) 27" or 48.5 (54.5, 56, 59.5) 61 (63, 64.5, 68) 69 cm Bust: 34.5 (38, 42.75, 46.25) 50 (54.75, 58.25, 62) 66.75" or 88 (97, 109, 117) 127 (139, 148, 158) 170 cm ***Materials*** US 6 / 4 mm 16”, 24” and/or 40” circular needles (for body) or needles used to obtain gauge. US 3 / 3.25 mm or needles 0.75 mm less than needles used for body (for edgings) Several removable stitch markers Tapestry Needle 5-6 ½” buttons ***Gauge*** 4” by 4” in Zig Zag Cable (4-Row Repeat) Blocked in Zig Zag 1/1 Cable: 28 stitches by 30 rows Blocked Twisted Ribbing: 24 stitches *Swatching Tips:* Knit a swatch bigger than the gauge to achieve an accurate swatch. When attempting to count rows, it’s helpful to count the back WS/knit row that runs between cables. ***Skills Needed*** Reading cables and your knitting Increasing & Decreasing on RS & WS Picking up stitches Working 1/1 cables without a cable needle Twisted Ribbing Applied I-cord ***Yarn*** Yarn: Knitting for Olive Merino (250m/273yds per 50 g) held together with Knitting for Olive No Waste Wool (225m/246yds per 50 g) Or 2 strands of fingering weight yarn held together = or one strand of Light Dk yarn (259 yards/236 m per 100g): **Total Weight**: 285 (350, 400, 450) 495 (555, 600, 670) 720 g ***Yardage**:735 (906, 1031, 1165) 1280 (1436, 1555, 1728) 1867 yds ***Meters**: 672 (828, 942, 1065) 1170 (1313, 1421, 1580) 1707 m *Important! If you are holding any KFO together, you will need this total yardage/meters for each strand. The weight/yardage/meters is what is required for a yarn that is 259 yards/236 meters per 100 grams. *Yardage needed for up to a 6x6” swatch has been factored in.* If you choose to knit a longer vest, you will need additional yardage per inch of length: Weight: 12 (13, 15, 16) 17 (19, 20, 21) 23 g Yardage: 31 (34, 39, 41) 44 (49, 52, 54) 60 yds Meters: 28 (31, 35, 37) 40 (45, 48, 49) 55 m