Sky Deck Cascading Knit Vest Free Knitting Pattern

The Sky Deck Cascading Vest Free Knitting Pattern is a wonderful beginner friendly pattern that can be made in any size to suit every style. The Sky Deck Cascading Vest Free Knitting Pattern was originally part of the 2019 Knitcrate Bonanza of Patterns and I am so excited to now be bringing it to you for free.

It features an incredibly soft DK yarn that was part of the 2019 September Knitcrate but you can use any DK you have on hand. Just be sure to block using wet blocking and I personally block this vest aggressively to get the most out of the drape and shape.

You can add a shawl pin to the front of The Sky Deck Cascading Vest to create a closed capelet look as well.

The Sky Deck Cascading Vest Free Knitting Pattern will give you a magnificent layer as the season change and is the knit sister to the Signal Cascading Vest Free Crochet Pattern.

Supply List:
Category #3 DK weight yarn, 600 (900, 1200, 1500, 1800) yd  
US 8 / 5 mm circular needles 40”
Place markers
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Stitch holder 
Fasteners or safety pins

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
K – knit
P – purl
BO – Bind Off
CO – cast on
st(s)- stitch (es)
sm – slip marker
RS – Right Side
WS – wrong side

Sizes: XS - M (L-XXL, 1X-2X, 3X-4X, 5X-6X)
To Fit Bust: 32-38 (40-44, 46-50, 52-56, 58-60)”
Finished Measurements:
Width: 43 (47, 52, 58, 62)”
Length: 18 (19, 19, 20, 20)”

GAUGE BLOCKED: 4” sq  =  20 sts  x 18 rows  in stockinette stitch
NOTES:  
This pattern is meant to be stitched loosely creating an “open” fabric for drape
It is suggested to use a circular needle - but this is stitched flat back & forth, do not join.

PATTERN
CO 90 (95, 95, 100, 100) sts. 

Set up Row (RS): K20 sts, pm, k28 (30, 32, 34, 36) sts, pm, knit to end.
Begin working in Stockinette St, and work until piece measures 14 (15, 17, 19.5, 21)” from CO edge, ending with a WS row.
Right Armhole
Next Row (RS): Knit to marker, sm, BO 28 (30, 32, 34, 36) sts, sm, knit to end.
Next Row (WS): Purl to marker, sm, CO 28 (30, 32, 34, 36) sts, sm, purl to end.
Back
Continue in Stockinette St until piece measures 15 (17, 18, 19, 20)” from Right Armhole, ending with a WS row.
Left Armhole
Next Row (RS): Knit to marker, sm, BO 28 (30, 32, 34, 36) sts, sm, knit to end.
Next Row (WS): Purl to marker, sm, CO 28 (30, 32, 34, 36) sts, sm, purl to end.
Front Left Panel
Continue in Stockinette St until piece measures 14 (15, 17, 19.5, 21)” from Left Armhole, or 43 (47, 52, 58, 62)” from CO.
BO all sts. Block and weave in all ends.

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Smith Panel Blanket Free Knitting Pattern

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Supply List:
We Are Knitters The Wool Used for design - any chunky wool will work.
Color A: 3 Balls
Color B: 2 Balls
Color C: 4 Balls
(Sample Shown Used: We Are Knitters The Wool in Natural, Navy & Lead)
US 19 / 15mm Circular needles 47”
Large needle to weave ends
Felting Needle & Felting Pad

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
k–knit
p –purl
co –cast on (using long tail cast on method)
bo –bind off.

GAUGE: 4 inch sq = 16 stitches x 8 rows

NOTES:
Gauge matters less than having consistent stitching so that all of your panels will join evenly. So if you gauge is a little off that is ok as long as you maintain the same gauge throughout the project.
You will be creating 3 separate panels. One in each color. You will use your felting needle & pad to felt the ends for a secure tie off. Complete each panel, including felting off ends before assembly.
Attach panels by mattress stitch.

PANEL A:
CO 27

Row 1: slip first stitch to other needle [k,p] all way across (ending in p)
Rows 2-99: repeat Row 1
Row 100: bo using K all way across

PANEL B:
CO 15
Row 1: slip first stitch to other needle[k,p] all way across (ending in p)
Rows 2-99: repeat Row 1
Row 100: bo using K all way across

PANEL C:
CO 41
Row 1: slip first stitch to other needle[k,p] all way across (ending in p)
Rows 2-99: repeat Row 1
Row 100: bo using K all way across

Using felting pad, weave in ends of each panel. Felt to secure.
Block EACH PANEL before assembly.
Lay each panel flat and using mattress method, attach the panels. Using felting pad, weave in ends, then felt to secure.

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