Plaid Happy Vest ~ Knitalong Pattern
$10.00
Welcome to the Fall 2026 Knitalong! New this fall ~ join with the purchase of a single pattern.
Our knitalongs are a wonderful way to learn and grow in new ways. Expect support from our expert coaches and accountability and connection from other creativity-loving makers to keep you on track. It's about learning new things, diving deep into our most creative selves and of course, having a lot of fun along the way too!
The Fall 2026 knitalong will be hosted entirely on our app, which means everything is available in one, easy to navigate space.
About the Pattern:
The Plaid Happy Vest is a fun-to-wear, V-neck vest that is perfect on its own or as a layering piece. This vest is worked in the round, from the bottom up, and then the front and back are worked flat separately before rejoining at the shoulders. A contrast color ribbing is worked around the neck and armhole openings, followed by surface crochet to create the colorful plaid design.
Here's what you can expect in our app:
~ Access to this pattern ~ the Plaid Happy Vest ~ along with surface crochet video tutorials to help you through this technique. The pattern PDF download will be accessible on November 2nd, our cast on date, not at the time of purchase.
~ Coach help! Myself and the Knit Collage coaches, Pia and Cheryl, will be here to help you make your project a total success. Any and all questions are welcome within our app space.
Watch the videos below to learn about the knitalong in detail.
Pattern Details:
Skill Level: Beginner Knitter
Materials:
Main Colors (MC): Spun Cloud (100% wool; approx 100 yds (92 m) / 200 g)
MC1: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) [2, 2, 2, 2] skein(s) shown in Frosty Green
MC2: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) [1, 1, 2, 2] skein(s) shown in Evergreen
Contrast Colors (CC) 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) [2, 2, 2, 2] Mini Skein Sampler Kit(s) (approx 85 yds (78 m) / 164-170 g – 5 mini skeins of yarn included per kit, 17 yds (16 m) / skein) shown in Mustard
Needle Size:
Size US 17 (12.75 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needles or approx 2.25 mm smaller than larger needles
Size US 19 (15 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Size N/P (15 mm) crochet hook or approx 2.75mm smaller than smaller needles, for surface crochet
Gauge:
6.5 sts and 10 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked flat on larger needles, steam blocked
Note: Adjust larger needle size as needed to achieve gauge. For smaller needles, use needles approx. 2.25 mm smaller than larger needles. Use crochet hook approx 2.75mm smaller than smaller needles.
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9]
Finished Measurements:
33.5 (38.5, 41.5, 46.5, 49.5) [54.5, 57.5, 62.5, 65.5]” / 83.5 (96.5, 103.5, 116.5, 123.5) [136.5, 143.5, 156.5, 163.5] cm finished chest circumference.
Fit Note: Recommended to be worn with 3-8” / 7.5-20 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit. Sample is shown in size 2 on a 31” / 77.5 cm chest with 7.5” / 19 cm of positive ease.
Pattern Designer: Cheryl Kubat
Tap the link here to check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Plaid Happy Vest on a range of beautiful bodies!
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