Simple Eyelet Gilet Knitting Pattern Knitting Pattern

Simple Eyelet Gilet Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

Chunky / Bulky
Designer

Adrienne Fauser
Needle Size

US 19 / 15.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Knit, Moss, Purl

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Ideal for warm-weather days, use 15mm needles to knit this beginner-friendly waistcoat.

Crafted by the talented Adrienne Fauser, this easy pattern is a great starter for those of you looking to get to grips with charts. You can clearly see how the circle symbols on the chart reflect the position of the eyelets on the finished garment. We’ve included written instructions too, though, for those of you who aren’t ready for the jump just yet!

Sizing

Dress size (approx): 8-10 (12-14, 16-18, 20-22)
To fit chest (cm): 81-86 (91-97, 102-107, 112-117)
Actual chest (cm): 94 (105, 116, 124)
Length (cm): 39.5 (43, 46.5, 50)

What you need

Yarn: Cygnet Seriously Chunky, shade 4884 Barley, 3 (3, 4, 5) 100g balls
Needles: 15mm
Tapestry needle

Meet the designer

Adrienne Fauser has been a member of the Let's Knit team since 2009 and loves creating patterns for toys and homewares. If you enjoyed making this simple gilet, head to our women's clothing category to find more great designs.

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