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🪢 My Braid Vest – Knit by Siv (Siv Kristin Olsen)
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🪡 Why You’ll Love My Braid Vest
The My Braid Vest by Siv Kristin Olsen is a wonderfully textured knit vest that combines classic design with cozy comfort. Featuring a subtle braided or cable-like structure, this vest is perfect as a layering piece — whether you’re styling it over a shirt, t-shirt, or dress. Its relaxed silhouette and soft yarn blend make it ideal for transitional seasons like spring and autumn.
This vest works beautifully with jeans, trousers, or skirts, giving you a stylish yet effortless look that’s both modern and timeless.
🧶 Pattern Highlights
Designer: Siv Kristin Olsen (Knit by Siv)
Category: Vest
Construction: Worked in one piece (seamless design)
Skill Level: Intermediate friendly (comfortably textured knits)
Sizes Included: XS, S, M, L and XL — with approximately up to 5 cm positive ease for a comfortable fit
This vest is designed to fit a wide range of body shapes while keeping a classic, flattering look.
📏 Materials & Tools
To knit the My Braid Vest, you’ll need the following:
Suggested Yarns:
Garnstudio DROPS Kid-Silk
Garnstudio DROPS Baby Merino
Both yarns are held together to create a soft, slightly fluffy, and warm fabric with subtle texture.
Yarn Weight: Bulky when held together
Needles:
Circular US 8 / 5.0 mm
Circular 7.0 mm for relaxed gauge
Gauge:
~14 stitches and 20 rows = 10 cm (4 in)
Yardage:
Approx. 1639 – 2705 yards (1499 – 2473 m) depending on size
This combination gives the vest a cozy yet breathable fabric that’s easy to style and comfortable for long wear.
🎨 What Makes This Vest Special
My Braid Vest stands out thanks to its braided texture and soft silhouette. The stitch pattern gently adds interest without overwhelming the overall look, making it suitable for both casual and more polished outfits.
Because the vest is knit in one seamless piece, finishing is minimal — giving beginners confidence while keeping experienced knitters engaged and inspired.
The size range is also inclusive, and the pattern is designed with positive ease so that the vest sits comfortably without being too fitted.
👗 Style & Wear Tips
Pair your My Braid Vest with slim jeans or tailored trousers for an effortlessly chic outfit.
Wear it over a button-down shirt or lightweight turtleneck in cooler weather.
Choose earth tones or soft neutrals to highlight the texture and warmth of the yarn blend.
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🔗 Get the Original Pattern
👉 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/my-braid-vest
(Pattern available for purchase & PDF download on Ravelry)
This pattern is available for kr.60.00 NOK
