KORE VEST


by Jared Flood

“I love playing with layered proportions in my wardrobe during Fall and Winter, and this easy-to-knit vest is a fun and versatile addition to that effort. Though it’s basic in its shape and function, fully-fashioned shaping details and innovative finishing techniques at armholes and neckline make this workhorse wardrobe staple special.” 

– Jared Flood

Product description

Worked in a single piece from the bottom up, this design proves that exciting pieces don’t need to be difficult to knit. Designed as a unisex garment, three different body lengths are provided so you can create the fit and proportion that suits your tastes.

Self-finished armhole trims are worked using knitted welts and a polished corded selvedge for a tidy, professional finish – no armhole pick-ups required! Smartly-fitting armholes, neckline, and shoulders utilize fully-fashioned shaping for a high-end look that will invite detail-lovers to take a closer look at your handwork.

The round neckline is finished with a unique, welted trim and squishable folded neckband that gives a high-quality feel, with added durability. Pair various vest sizes with different body lengths to get garment proportions that work for your wardrobe and invite layering with your favorite tops and outerwear.

Designer: Jared Flood

Share on social: #KoreVest

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Kore Vest

Layering Vest

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Skill Level 3 of 5
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  • Product description

    Worked in a single piece from the bottom up, this design proves that exciting pieces don’t need to be difficult to knit. Designed as a unisex garment, three different body lengths are provided so you can create the fit and proportion that suits your tastes.

    Self-finished armhole trims are worked using knitted welts and a polished corded selvedge for a tidy, professional finish – no armhole pick-ups required! Smartly-fitting armholes, neckline, and shoulders utilize fully-fashioned shaping for a high-end look that will invite detail-lovers to take a closer look at your handwork.

    The round neckline is finished with a unique, welted trim and squishable folded neckband that gives a high-quality feel, with added durability. Pair various vest sizes with different body lengths to get garment proportions that work for your wardrobe and invite layering with your favorite tops and outerwear.

    Designer: Jared Flood

    Share on social: #KoreVest

  • Pattern materials

    YARN

    Brooklyn Tweed Arbor — 100% American Targhee wool (145 yards/132 meters per 50g skein)

    • Version I (Cropped): 6 (7, 7, 8) (8^, 9, 10) (10, 11, 11, 11)
    • Version II (Classic): 7 (7^, 8, 9) (9, 10, 11) (11, 12, 12, 13)
    • Version III (Tall): 7^ (8, 9, 10) (10, 11, 12) (12, 13, 13^, 14)

    -OR-

    Brooklyn Tweed Re•Ply Rambouillet — 100% American Rambouillet wool (130 yards/119 meters per 45g skein)

    • Version I (Cropped): 7 (7^, 8, 9) (9, 10, 11) (11, 12, 12, 13)
    • Version II (Classic): 8 (8, 9, 10) (10, 11, 12) (12, 13, 14, 14)
    • Version III (Tall): 8 (9, 10, 11) ( 11^, 12, 13) (14, 14, 15, 16)

    The marked skein counts "^" are near or exact to the listed yardage; consider adding an extra skein.

    Potential yarn substitutes include Dapple. Note that put-ups (yardage per skein) may be different for alternate yarn lines, so check your total yardage for your size.


    YARDAGE

    • Version I (Cropped): 830 (905, 990, 1080) (1155, 1215, 1310) (1395, 1470, 1530, 1580) yards [759 (827, 905, 988) (1056, 1111, 1198) (1276, 1344, 1399, 1445) meters] of DK weight wool yarn
    • Version II (Classic): 920 (1005, 1105, 1205) (1285, 1360, 1465) (1540, 1625, 1695, 1760) yards [841 (919, 1010, 1102) (1175, 1244, 1340) (1408, 1486, 1550, 1609) meters] of DK weight wool yarn
    • Version III (Tall): 1010 (1105, 1215, 1325) (1420, 1505, 1620) (1710, 1805, 1885, 1960) yards [924 (1010, 1111, 1212) (1298, 1376, 1481) (1564, 1650, 1724, 1792) meters] of DK weight wool yarn


    NEEDLES

    Main needle

    • Suggested size US 6 (4 mm)
    • 32”/81 cm circular needle (or longer as preferred) for body

    Ribbing needles

    • Suggested size US 4 (3.5 mm)
    • 2-3 sizes smaller than Main Needle
    • 32”/81 cm circular needle (or longer as preferred) for hem ribbing
    • 16”/40cm circular needle for neckband


  • Pattern specs

    CONSTRUCTION

    • Vest is worked in one piece from the bottom up. The body is worked in the round up to the armholes, then the front and back are divided and worked flat separately. The shoulders are seamed, then the neckband is picked up and worked in the round.
    • Three body length options are provided: Version I (Cropped), Version II (Classic), and Version III (Tall)


    FINISHED DIMENSIONS

    1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11)

    • 33 (37, 41, 45) (49, 53, 57) (61, 65, 69, 73)” [84 (94, 104, 114.5) (124.5, 134.5, 145) (155, 165, 175.5, 185.5) cm] finished circumference at chest
    • See Full Schematic for more sizing information
    • Sample 1 is Size 3, Version II (Classic) in Re•Ply Rambouillet color Brickwork. Modeled by Anthony (short hair), 6’2”/188 cm tall, with 3”/7.5 cm positive ease, and by Julia (long hair), 5'4"/162.5 cm tall, with 2”/7.5 cm positive ease.
    • Sample 2 is Size 5, Version III (Tall) in Arbor color Dorado. Modeled by Anthony (short hair), 6’2”/188 cm tall, with 11”/28 cm positive ease.
    • Sample 3 is Size 4, Version I (Cropped) in Re•Ply Rambouillet color Prickly Pear. Modeled by Julia (long hair), 5'4"/162.5 cm tall, with 3½/9 cm positive ease.

    Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size 101.


    GAUGE

    • 22 stitches & 32 rows/rounds per 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch with main needle, after blocking


  • Techniques

    Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

  • Pattern Updates

    30 November 2023: Version 1.2

    On page 9, line G for the Tall length, size 1, has been updated to read 14¾"/37.5 cm.


    25 July 2023: Version v1.1

    On page 13, step VII.d. has been updated to read, "Repeat the last two rows 2 times."

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Jared Flood

Portland, Oregon | Founder + Creative Director, Brooklyn Tweed

Jared Flood is an American knitwear designer, photographer, and founder of the design house and yarn manufacturer Brooklyn Tweed. His design work draws inspiration from art history, architectural and interior design, urban street fashion, and regional hand-knitting traditions from around the world. Growing up in a home filled with sewn, quilted, knitted and crocheted textiles instilled an enduring passion for natural fibers and hand-making that continues to inform his creative journey. An avid gardener and cook, Jared lives in Portland, Oregon with his husband, two French bulldogs and many, many houseplants.