The Trotter vest is wonderfully easy to knit but super stylish to wear. It will make a great staple piece to add to your wardrobe. It will look as great over a tee with a casual pair of jeans, as it does over a blouse and skirt or even a dress. It’s a classic design knitted with a very structured yarn.

Knitted flat and in three pieces, seamed with either a decorative simple crochet method as shown here (photo tutorial included) or with the traditional seaming method, if you prefer. The two front pieces have a shaped neckline.

One size vest, the measurements are 20“ in length, 44” in width with a 4” front opening, a 7” shoulder seam, the single bottom front side measures 9.5” with an armhole measuring 21” in circumference. The pattern is entirely written.

Notions needed
US size 11 (8 mm) circular needle 36” (41 cm) in length.
Crochet hook size I (5.5 mm) or Tapestry needle for finishing.

Gauge
10 sts and 16 rows in 4” of garter stitch, counting 8 ridges.

Techniques applied
Knitting, increasing, slipping stitches, binding off, seaming shoulders and sides with a simple crochet method, though you can also use the traditional seaming method done with tapestry needle.
Weaving in ends, blocking is optional.

Level of Expertise: Easy.

Enjoy your new vest!