If you're looking for a unique and stylish knitting project, consider knitting a tulip bouquet model vest.

How to Knit Tulip Bouquet Model Vest

This vest features a beautiful floral design and is perfect for layering over a shirt or dress. Follow these simple steps to create your own tulip bouquet model vest.

Materials You'll Need

4 skeins of worsted weight yarn in the color of your choice

US size 7 circular knitting needles

Stitch markers

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Cast On

Using your circular knitting needles, cast on 120 stitches.

Step 2: Knit the Hem

Knit the first 5 rows to create the hem of your vest.

Step 3: Begin the Tulip Bouquet Pattern

Now it's time to start the tulip bouquet pattern. Follow the video below.

The chart represents a section of 20 stitches. Repeat the pattern across the row until you reach the end of the row.

Step 4: Continue the Tulip Bouquet Pattern

Continue knitting the tulip bouquet pattern until your work measures 12 inches from the cast-on edge.

Step 5: Shape the Armholes

Next, it's time to shape the armholes. Bind off 6 stitches at the beginning of the next two rows.

Step 6: Continue Knitting the Back

Continue knitting the back of the vest until it measures 18 inches from the cast-on edge. Then, bind off all stitches.

Step 7: Knit the Front

Using the same pattern as the back, knit the front of the vest until it measures 12 inches from the cast-on edge.

Step 8: Shape the Neckline

To shape the neckline, bind off the center 12 stitches. Then, decrease 1 stitch at each neck edge every other row until you have 18 stitches remaining for each shoulder.

Step 9: Shape the Armholes on the Front

Shape the armholes on the front of the vest just as you did on the back, by binding off 6 stitches at the beginning of the next two rows.

Step 10: Finish the Vest

Sew the shoulders together using a tapestry needle. Then, pick up stitches along the armholes and knit the armhole ribbing for 2 inches. Finally, pick up stitches along the neckline and knit the neckline ribbing for 2 inches. Bind off and weave in any remaining ends.

Conclusion

Knitting a tulip bouquet model vest may seem like a challenging project, but by following these step-by-step instructions, you'll be able to create your own beautiful and unique vest. So grab your materials, get comfortable, and start knitting!