East Coast Swing by Elizabeth Smith is a swingy, A-line vest that’s perfect for multi-seasonal layering. It’s knit all in one piece from the hem to the shoulders and features wide seed stitch front panels that also wrap around the upper back for a unique and flattering fit. Two length versions are provided for versatility - a ‘standard’ 13” length (green sample in photos) and a ‘long’ 16” length (yellow sample in photos). And tutorials and tips of every technique used in this pattern are provided on my tips page (link in pattern).
SIZES:
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Bust Circumference: (when fronts overlap to approx back width):
31.5 (35.5, 39.5, 43.5, 47.5) (51.5, 55.5, 59.5, 63.5,
67.5)”/ 80 (90, 100, 110, 121) (131, 141, 151, 161, 171)
cm
Picking Your Size: I suggest picking a size whose finished bust circumference is approximately 1-4”/3-10 cm larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on your
desired fit. Shown in size S (35.5”/90 cm), being worn
with approx 2”/5 cm of positive ease at the bust.
GAUGE:
20 stitches & 28 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette stitch after blocking
East Coast Swing Pattern PDF
3 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins of Fleece Bluefaced Leicester DK
Needles and notions are not included.
This vest is knit using US 7 (32” circular / note: sizes 3X+ may prefer a 40”/100 cm circular).
For Three Needle BO: extra US 7/4.5 mm 24”/60 cm or 32”/80 cm circ, or same size needle as used to obtain gauge.