Knitted Business Lady's Lace Vest

Are you ready to add a touch of sophistication and charm to your work wardrobe? The Knitted Business Lady's Lace Vest is the perfect piece to elevate your office outfits. This elegant vest combines professionalism with a hint of femininity, thanks to its delicate lace details and tailored design. Whether you're heading to a meeting or a networking event, this versatile vest will effortlessly take your look to the next level. Crafted with high-quality materials, it ensures both style and comfort throughout your busy day. Embrace your inner boss babe and let your confidence shine with the Knitted Business Lady's Lace Vest!

Instructions:

Vest Size: 46/48

You will need:

• 300 g of Alpina "RENE" yarn (100% mercerized cotton; 105 m/50 g) in red;
• Gamma knitting needles No. 4;
• Auxiliary needle;
• Gamma crochet hook No. 3.

Pattern: Knit according to the chart. Knit the stitches before the repeat, repeat the pattern, and finish with the stitches after the repeat.

Gauge: 22 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm, knitted with No. 4 needles in the pattern.

Work process:

Back: Cast on 101 stitches + 2 edge stitches with No. 4 needles and knit 1 row in purl stitches. Then knit 84 rows in the pattern. To shape the side seams, decrease 1 stitch on each side in the 8th row from the start, then decrease 1 stitch every 6th row 3 times. You will have 95 stitches on the needles. After 31 rows from the start, increase 1 stitch on each side, then increase 1 stitch every 6th row 3 times. You will have 103 stitches on the needles. To shape the armholes, in the 86th row from the start, bind off 4 stitches on each side, then bind off 2 stitches in the next row, and 1 stitch 3 times in every 2nd row. You will have 85 stitches on the needles.

To shape the shoulder line, in the 102nd row from the start, increase 1 stitch on each side, then increase 1 stitch every 4th row 4 times, and 1 stitch every 2nd row 4 times. You will have 103 stitches on the needles. To shape the neckline, in the 128th row from the start, bind off the center 31 stitches and then bind off 3 stitches 2 times, 2 stitches 2 times, and 1 stitch 3 times on each side of them in every 2nd row. To shape the shoulder slope, in the 130th row from the start, bind off 2 stitches on each side, then bind off 2 stitches 1 time, 3 stitches 3 times, 4 stitches 1 time, and 6 stitches 1 time in every 2nd row. By the 143rd row from the start, all stitches should be used up.

Front: Knit as the back. To shape the neckline, in the 120th row from the start, bind off the center 27 stitches and 4 stitches on each side, then bind off 3 stitches 1 time, 2 stitches 2 times, and 1 stitch 4 times in every 2nd row. By the 143rd row from the start, all stitches should be used up.

Assembly and Finishing

Sew the shoulder and side seams. Edge the neckline with a crochet hook using 1 row of "crab stitch" (reverse single crochet). Finish the row with a slip stitch.