Garter Stitch Vest Pattern

This Garter Stitch Vest pattern is a perfect way to get familiar with sweater knitting without all of the time and commitment. The pattern uses a bulky weight yarn held doubled, resulting in a gauge that knits up quickly and makes you feel like a knitting super star! Additionally, most of the vest is knit in garter stitch, making this ideal for beginning knitters looking to expand their skill set. The pieces are knit separately and then seamed together - allowing you to concentrate on one part at a time. If you are an experienced knitter, this will be a speedy knit that you will come back to again and again.

From A Passion for Knitting book

Size: XS (S, M, L, XL) Chest Measurement: 36 (40, 43, 48, 50)"

Nancy J. Thomas is editorial director at Lion Brand Yarn Company, the former editor of Vogue Knitting and Knitter's Magazine, the founding editor of Family Circle Knitting, and author of a nationally syndicated column called "The NeedleWorks". Nancy also coauthored Vogue Knitting: the Ultimate Knitting Book. She has appeared on television, include the Today Show, to promote knitting and has hosted hand-knitting fashion shows around the country.

Ilana Rabinowitz is director of consumer marketing at Lion Brand Yarn Company in New York, where she oversees their catalog and Web site. She is also a freelance writer and the editor of two books--one on psychotherapy and a second on Eastern philosophy.