Lorelai Knit Vest Lesson 6 – Finishing Touches for a Polished Look

Lorelai Knit Vest: Lesson 6 – Finishing

Congratulations—you’ve made it to the final lesson! 🎉 In this section, we’ll guide you through assembling your Lorelai Knit Vest, weaving in ends, and blocking your finished piece for a flawless fit.

Take your time to ensure every detail shines. Whether you’re gifting your vest, wearing it yourself, or sharing your masterpiece with the community, this is your moment to celebrate a job well done.

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Lorelai Knit Vest Lesson 6 – Turkey Trot 2024

SKILL LEVEL

Adventurous Beginner

MEASUREMENTS

To Fit Size

XS (S, M, L-XL, 2X, 3X, 4X-5X)

Finished Measurements

(also see schematic)

Bust 28 (34, 39½, 45, 51, 56.5, 62)” [71 (86.5, 100.5, 114.5, 129.5, 143.5, 157.5) cm]
Length 20½ (21, 23¾, 24½, 25¼, 28, 30½)” [52 (53.5, 60.5, 62, 64, 71, 77.5) cm]

Designed to have 2-4” of positive ease

Gauge

See Gauge Swatch Instructions Below

17 sts in and 28 rows in Stockinette Windows pattern = 4 x 4” [10 x 10 cm]

Note: Work a gauge swatch in the Stockinette Windows pattern stitch over 36 stitches and at least 3 full repeats, then rows 1-4 once more. Bind off and measure.

Begin with the Gauge Swatch

Before you start with the pattern, it is important you begin with a gauge swatch to confirm you are using the right size needles for you.

For the gauge swatch, use size 8 [5mm] needles and work up these instructions:

Cast on 36

Row 1 (WS): Knit.

Rows 2-4: Knit.

Row 5: * K2, p8, k2; repeat from * to end.

Row 6: Knit.

Row 7: * K2, p8, k2; repeat from * to end.

Row 8: Knit.

Row 9: * K2, p8, k2; repeat from * to end.

Row 10: Knit.

Row 11: * K2, p8, k2; repeat from * to end.

Row 12: Knit.

Row 13: * K2, p8, k2; repeat from * to end.

Row 14: Knit.

Repeat rows 1-14 two or three times more, then rows 1-4 once more. Bind off.

Measure the swatch.

Gauge: 17 sts in and 28 rows in Stockinette Windows pattern = 4 x 4” [10 x 10 cm]

If you get TOO MANY STITCHES = Go Up A Needle Size ⬆️
If you get TOO FEW STITCHES = Go Down A Needle Size ⬇️

MATERIALS

Yarn

Red Heart, Roll With It Melange (100% acrylic, 389 yds / 356 m, 5.29 oz / 150 g CYCA #4 worsted)

3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins: #Autograph

Note: Yarn amounts include an extra ball for color-matching when working the upper front sections.

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Knitting Needles

Two 32” [81 cm] U.S. 8 [5 mm] circular needles, or size required for gauge.

Note: Vest is worked back-and-forth in rows; a circular needle is used to hold the full length of the sts. A second needle is included for working both upper front sections at the same time.

Notions

Removable Stitch markers

Tapestry needle

Stitch Holders

ABBREVIATIONS

K – Knit

K2tog – Knit Two Stitches Together

P – Purl

Pm – Place Marker

RS – Right Side

St(s) – Stitches

WS – Wrong Side

SPECIAL STITCHES

⭐️ Ssk (Slip, Slip, Knit): Slip 2 stitches, one at a time, as if to knit. Insert left hand needle into the front of these two stitches and knit them together from this position (1 stitch decreased)

PATTERN STITCHES

Stockinette Windows Pattern (for sizes S, L-XL, 3X)

Worked over a multiple of 12 sts.

Row 1 (WS): Knit.

Row 2: Knit

Row 3: Knit

Row 4: Knit.

Row 5: * K2, p8, k2; repeat from * to end.

Row 6: Knit.

Row 7: * K2, p8, k2; repeat from * to end.

Row 8: Knit.

Row 9: * K2, p8, k2; repeat from * to end.

Row 10: Knit.

Row 11: * K2, p8, k2; repeat from * to end.

Row 12: Knit.

Row 13: * K2, p8, k2; repeat from * to end.

Row 14: Knit.

Repeat Rows 1-14 for Stockinette Windows Pattern.

**Stockinette Windows Pattern (offset – for sizes XS, M, 2X, 4X-5X)**

Worked over a multiple of 12 sts.

Row 1 (WS): Knit.

Row 2: Knit

Row 3: Knit

Row 4: Knit.

Row 5: P4, k2, * k2, p8, k2; repeat from * to end to last 6 sts, k2, p4.

Row 6: Knit.

Row 7: P4, k2, * k2, p8, k2; repeat from * to end to last 6 sts, k2, p4.

Row 8: Knit.

Row 9: P4, k2, * k2, p8, k2; repeat from * to end to last 6 sts, k2, p4.

Row 10: Knit.

Row 11: P4, k2, * k2, p8, k2; repeat from * to end to last 6 sts, k2, p4.

Row 12: Knit.

Row 13: P4, k2, * k2, p8, k2; repeat from * to end to last 6 sts, k2, p4.

Row 14: Knit.

Repeat Rows 1-14 for Stockinette Windows Pattern, offset.

SCHEMATIC

Diagram of a knit vest featuring a sleeveless V-neck design. Lines annotate width and length with precise measurements in centimeters, detailing gauge variations and ribbing depth across different sizes. -Marly Bird

Detailed diagram of a V-neck sleeveless knit vest, showcasing measurements in inches and centimeters. Includes width, length, armhole, and neckline depth for sizes small to large. Each section highlights precise increments, perfect for accurate cast-on and ensuring the right gauge fit. -Marly Bird

CHART

✅ Full charts for each size is exclusive to the ad-free pdf only available with VIP Upgrade.

Row-by-Row Checksheet

✅ Only available with the VIP upgrade or ad-free pdf

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NOTES

Directions are for the smallest size; changes for all other sizes are in parentheses. When only one number is given then that number applies to all sizes.
Vest is worked from the bottom up in 2 pieces, then seamed together. Optional pockets are worked as-you-go.

VIDEO TUTORIALS

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LORELAI KNIT VEST TURKEY TROT 2024

Lesson 6

With both the front and back complete, you are ready to seam the vest together. This is one of those things that does take a bit of dedicated time so plan accordingly. I highly recommend allowing yourself enough time to complete a full seam and not stop half way through.

FINISHING

Sew side seams with mattress stitch. Leave the ribbing open for a vent.

Sew Pocket inside seams, if applicable with whip stitch.

Sew Shoulder seams with mattress stitch, except for the 4 live sts at each Front Shoulder.

A knitted vest with a purple and gray striped pattern is in progress, featuring colorful clips along the edge. A ball of matching yarn rests nearby on the white surface, ready to add finishing touches for a polished look. -Marly Bird — match up the front and back

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Armhole Edging

With RS facing, and starting and ending at armhole seam, pick up and knit 1 st for every bound off st and 2 sts for every 3 row-edge sts.

Knit 3 rows, then bind off all sts loosely knitwise.

Sew Armhole Edging seam with mattress stitch.

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Back Neck Edging

With RS facing, pick up and knit 1 st for every bound off st and 2 sts for every 3 row-edge sts across Back Neck edge. Cut yarn.

Place 4 live sts from Right Front Shoulder back onto the needle.

Join new yarn with RS facing, and work Garter St bind-off across Back Neck sts as follows:

Row 1 (RS): K3, k2tog, turn work.

Row 2: Knit.

Repeat the last 2 rows until all Back Neck sts have been used, and 8 total sts remain (4 sts from each Front Shoulder), ending after a WS (knit) row.

Using Garter Stitch Grafting (also see Video Tutorials), join together the remaining 4 sts at each Front Shoulder, creating the missing RS row in the process.

Place the 4 front stitches from a holder onto a needle and hold to back. The purl stitches should be facing you. The 4 stitches on the needle after the back neck edge are in the front and the purl stitches should also be facing you. Hold both needles in left hand.

With the tail from the back needle and a tapestry needle, continue as follows:

Set Up –

Front: Insert needle as if to purl, leave on.
Back: Insert needle as if to purl, leave on.

Repeat –

Front: Insert needle as if to knit, drop the stitch off the front needle. Insert into the next stitch as if to purl, leave on.
Back: Insert needle as if to knit, drop the stitch off the back needle. Insert into the next stitch as if to purl, leave on.

Repeat the last set of instructions to the last stitch on each needle.

Last Stitch –

Front: Insert needle as if to knit, drop the stitch off the front needle.

Back: Insert needle as if to knit, drop the stitch of the back needle.

Fasten off.

Lastly, weave in all loose ends.

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See you in the next make-along!

Happy Knitting, Marly!

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Lorelai Knit Vest Lesson 6 – Finishing Touches for a Polished Look