Grady Vest

**Description:** The Grady Vest is worked seamlessly from the top down in stockinette stitch and includes two variations: a striped version with contrasting horizontal bands, and a plain, solid version for a more minimal look. Construction begins flat with the back yoke, followed by each shoulder section, which transitions into the front yoke. The front and back yokes are then joined at the underarm, and the body is worked in the round using a circular needle. Ribbed edges are picked up and knit around the neckline and armholes to finish; these can be worked in either matching or contrasting colours for added customisation. **Size Guide:** The Grady Vest is designed to have approximately 10 cm [4 inches] of positive ease. The sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10) years are designed to fit a chest circumference of approx. 51 (53) 55 (57) 59 (62) 64 (67) 70 (72) cm [20 (20.75) 21.75 (22.5) 23.25 (24.5) 25.25 (26.5) 27.5 (28.25) inches]. The measurements for the finished garment are listed below; however, the gauge needs to be correct for both stitches and rows before the measurements given can be achieved. **Sizes:** 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10) years **Finished Measurements:** Chest Circumference: 60 (62) 64 (67) 69 (73) 75 (78) 82 (84) cm [23.5 (24.25) 25 (26.5) 27.25 (28.75) 29.25 (30.75) 32.25 (33) inches] Length: 36 (38) 38 (41) 41 (44) 44 (46) 49 (49) cm [14 (15) 15 (16.25) 16.25 (17.25) 17.25 (18.25) 19.25 (19.25) inches] measured mid back, excluding neck edge **Tension:** 22 sts x 30 rows stockinette st on 4 mm [US 7] needles = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] **Needles And Accessories:** 3.5 mm [US 4] / 40 or 60 cm [16 and 24 inches] circular needle; 4 mm [US 6] / 40 or 60 cm [16 or 24 inches] circular needle; 3.5 mm [US 4] double pointed needles (optional); 4 mm [US 6] double pointed needles (optional); 1x stitch marker; wool needle **Materials:** 100 (100) 100 (150) 150 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) g Heavy Merino by Knitting for Olive (50 g = 125 m [137 yds])... or yarn that achieves the same gauge. Stripe colours for the body: approx 32 (36) 38 (44) 44 (50) 50 (58) 62 (62) g of each colour Rib hem on the body: approx 8 (8) 8 (8) 8 (8) 10 (10) 10 (10) g Rib armhole edge: approx 6 (6) 6 (6) 6 (6) 8 (8) 8 (8) g for each armhole edge Rib neck edge: approx 6 (6) 6 (6) 6 (6) 6 (6) 6 (6) g **Difficulty:** ★ ★ (2 out of 5) - Advanced Beginner **Language:** English The Version 1 (Striped) Grady Vest is knitted in Heavy Merino by Knitting for Olive in the colours Cloud and Dark Moose. The Version 2 (Plain) Grady Vest is knitted in Heavy Merino by Knitting for Olive in the colours Hazel, Dusty Olive, Dark Ocher and Rust. If you have any questions or need further information about the pattern, feel free to contact me. I’m always here to help! I’d love to see your finished projects! Share them on Instagram and tag @wyminyaknits—I can’t wait to see what you create! © Copyright 2026. Samantha Langley, Wyminya Knits. All rights reserved. This pattern is intended for your personal and non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, sell, or share this pattern (or any part of it) in any form without the express written permission of the copyright holder.