Ode is Olann’s quintessential vest slipover. This vest is designed to be cropped, and slightly over-sized, so you can wear it over your favourite dresses, tops and jumpsuits. The neckline is folded, for a soft, comfortable and elegant look. Ode has a deep armhole, designed so even your most voluminous sleeves will fit beneath, without bunching. The armhole tapers at the bottom so it fits beautifully. The duplicate stitch running down the back of the vest is optional but adds a beautifully finished detail. Ode is a story of perseverance, determination, tenacity and dedication. It’s about writing your own story, changing the narrative and finding the light. There are no details on Ode that haven’t been carefully considered.

The Ode Vest is worked by knitting the back yoke first, then the front shoulders are picked up, the neck is shaped and then joined to work the front yoke. Below the armholes the back and front are joined to work in the round to the ribbed hem. Finally, the armholes and collar are picked up and worked in 1x1 ribbing to complete the trim. 

Size Guide

The Ode Vest is designed to have 7.5-8 inches/19-20.5 cm of positive ease, for a looser fit. Choose a size with a finished bust circumference 7.5-8 inches/19-20.5 cm larger than your bust. For a neater fit, size down, or for a roomier fit, size up.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]

Finished bust circumference

35.5 (40, 43.5, 48, 51.5) [56, 59.5, 64, 67.5, 72] inches

90 (101.5, 110.5, 122, 131) [142, 151, 162.5, 171.5, 183] cm

Finished length measured from back neck

20.25 (20.75, 21.25, 22, 22) [22, 23.25, 23.5, 24.5, 25.25] inches

51.5 (52.5, 54, 56, 56) [56, 59, 59.5, 62, 64] cm

Gauge

14 STS and 19 ROWS/RNDS in Stockinette Stitch on 8 mm needles = 4x4 inches / 10x10 cm

Suggested Needles and Notions

16 inch/40 cm 6 mm (US size 10) circular needles.

24 inch/60 cm + 6 mm (US size 10) circular needles.

32 inch/80 cm + 7 mm circular needles.

32 inch/80 cm + 8 mm(US size 11) circular needles.

Or alternative needle sizes to obtain gauge.

DPNS or Magic Loop can be used on the collar and arm openings for this design.

You’ll also need stitch markers and a darning needle to complete this design. A row counter is an optional extra.

Yardage

Approximately 443 (503, 554, 637, 664) [710, 791, 850, 922, 1012] yd/405 (460, 507, 582, 607) [649, 723, 777, 843, 925] m of chunky weight yarn.

If completing the Duplicate Stitch details down the back of the vest you will also need approximately 9 (11, 11, 13, 14) [15, 16, 17, 18, 19] yd/8 (10, 10, 12, 13) [14, 15, 16, 16, 17] m of yarn in contrast colours of your choice. You can use the same weight of yarn as the vest, or finer.

Suggested materials

Hinterland Watershed Yarn for the vest (4 oz/112 g = 150 yd/137 m).

Lichen and Lace Rustic Heather Sport Weight yarn for Duplicate Stitch (2 oz/56 g = 215 yd/197 m).

Don’t hesitate to reach out for knitting support and happy knitting!

The size shown in the photographs is a Size 3.

This pattern is for personal and private use only. You are not permitted to copy, resell or share this pattern. You are not permitted to sell items produced from this pattern. Copyright belongs to Olann Handmade.