All Sorts Vest

> New Pattern Sale: This pattern will be on sale for 25% off through November 1, 2026. Happy Knitting! Do you remember the colorful candy called – All Sorts? Does this vest remind you of them? Originally, when I started thinking about this design, a simple all-over Fair Isle vest, I planned on making a vest without steeks. However, after realizing what a pain it is to work WS rows in Fair Isle knitting, I decided to give this technique a try, and I’m so glad I did. Steeks are very easy to reinforce and not as scary as you may think. As long as you are using a natural wool, then you should have no issue. This vest is worked top down and features a simple 3 - color Fair Isle pattern, saddle shoulders, armhole shaping, and yes, those wonderful steeks. Once the horizontal saddles are constructed, the back and front sts are picked up and joined to work in the round with steeks for the neck and the armholes. Once the steeks are reinforced and cut, the neck and armhole edging sts are picked up and worked in the round. This is a perfect project for the beginner steek/Fair Isle knitter as both techniques are very beginner friendly. **Sizes**: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) **Finished Measurements:** Bust 34 (36, 38, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60)”/ 86 (91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 112) (122, 132, 142, 152.5) cm. Sample shown is size 3 and has 4”/ 12.5 cm of positive ease. Suggested ease is 0-8”/ 0-20.5 cm. **Techniques to know:** Simple stranded colorwork, long tail and knitted CO, working in the round, reading charts, increasing in pattern, tubular bind off. **Yarn:** Fingering, sport or light dk weight **Yarn used in sample:** Cape May Fiber MCN Cashmere Sock (70% Super wash Merino, 20% Cashmere, 10% Nylon) 370 yds per 100 g skein in Ceylon (MC) - 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins and Pink Palace (CC1), Sea Witch (CC2) – one skein each. **Approximate Yardage:** MC: 451 (470, 503, 532, 603) (651, 710, 792, 896) yds / 412 (429, 460, 486, 551) (592, 649, 724, 819) m CC1: 108 (111, 119, 126, 144) (155, 171, 189, 215) yds / 99 (101, 109, 115, 132) (142, 156, 173, 197) m CC2: 133 (141, 148, 159, 178) (193, 211, 237, 270) yds / 122 (129, 135, 145, 163) (176, 193, 217, 247) m Note: These amounts are estimates only and may be affected by fiber chosen, personal tension and yarn weight. **Gauge**: 24 sts and 28 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in St st and 24 sts and 26 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in stranded colorwork pattern in the round and blocked on main needle. **Needles:** You will need a 16”/ 40.5 and 24” / 61 cm or longer circular needle in the following sizes: Main Needle: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles or needle size needed to obtain correct gauge. Edging Needle: US Size 4 (4.5 mm) a needle one size smaller than main needle. Notions: Stitch markers (m), stitch holders or scrap yarn, natural fiber yarn and crochet hook for reinforcing the steeks.