Parquet Vest Pattern - Download

The Pattern

Bold yet effortless, the Parquet Vest is a statement piece with striking contrast and texture. The Parquet stitch detail creates a flowing, leaf-like pattern that feels playful, while the fitted ribbing keeps it structured and flattering. 

Worked in two colours for maximum impact, it's the kind of knit that turns heads without trying too hard. 

An intermediate pattern, perfect for knitters looking to explore texture and colour play in one satisfying project. 

Construction Method

The vest is worked from the top down, starting with the back piece. After completing the armhole increases the back piece is placed on hold. Each front shoulder piece is picked up and worked separately, making increases for the neck line before joining them both together to complete the neck hole.

The front piece is continued with increases for the armholes, before joining with the back piece and working the rest of the body in the round. Throughout the garment you will be working a decorative dip stitch which is worked by pulling loops of yarn from the back of the work and slipping/knitting these loops.

To finish, stitches are picked up at the armholes and neck and a folded rib edging is worked.

Materials & Sizing

Our suggested bases for this pattern are Teddy held together with Dashing Fingering, and Chunky as the contrasting colour, read our blog for more information here. 

XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL - see schematics in photos

Needles

5mm (US 8) circular needles - 100 cm / 39.5 inch cable

4mm (US 6) circular needles - 60 cm / 23.5 inch cable

4mm (US 6) double pointed needles (optional to help with folded hems)

Notions

Stitch markers 

Stitch holder or scrap yarn (optional)