How to Knit Orange and White Color Matching Women's Vest Model

If you are a knitting enthusiast and you want to add a pop of color to your wardrobe, then this orange and white color matching women's vest model is the perfect project for you. In this tutorial, we will guide you step by step on how to create this beautiful and trendy vest.

What You Will Need

2 skeins of orange yarn (worsted weight)

2 skeins of white yarn (worsted weight)

Knitting needles (size 7 or 8)

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Instructions

Step 1: Cast On Stitches

Begin by casting on 88 stitches with the orange yarn. Knit the first row and then switch to the white yarn for the second row.

Step 2: Knit the Body of the Vest

For the next few rows, alternate between the orange and white yarn, creating a striped pattern. Continue knitting until the vest measures approximately 15 inches in length.

Step 3: Divide for the Armholes

Next, you will need to divide the stitches for the armholes. Knit the first 24 stitches, then bind off 16 stitches. Knit the next 40 stitches, then bind off 16 stitches. Finally, knit the last 24 stitches.

Step 4: Knit the Front and Back Separately

From this point on, you will knit the front and back of the vest separately. Begin by knitting the back. Knit until the back measures approximately 11 inches in length.

Step 5: Shape the Shoulders

To shape the shoulders, bind off the first 12 stitches of each shoulder. Continue knitting until the back measures approximately 15 inches in length. Bind off all stitches.

Step 6: Knit the Front

Next, you will knit the front of the vest. Begin by picking up stitches along the side of the back. Knit until the front measures approximately 11 inches in length.

Step 7: Shape the Neckline

To shape the neckline, you will need to bind off the center stitches. Knit each side separately until the front measures approximately 15 inches in length. Bind off all stitches.

Step 8: Finishing

Sew the shoulders together and weave in any loose ends. Finally, add a border to the armholes and neckline using the orange yarn. Your orange and white color matching women's vest model is now complete!

Knitting this orange and white color matching women's vest model is a fun and easy project that is perfect for knitters of all levels. Not only will you have a stylish new addition to your wardrobe, but you will also have the satisfaction of creating something beautiful with your own two hands.

Happy knitting!