Faithfull Vest in Erika Knight Fur Wool - Downloadable PDF

Faithfull Vest in Erika Knight Fur Wool – Pattern Summary

About This Pattern

The Faithfull Vest is a beautifully simple sleeveless waistcoat designed by Erika Knight, available as a downloadable PDF for home printing. Described as an essential wardrobe piece, it is rated as a beginner-level knitting project, making it an ideal choice for those new to garment knitting or anyone seeking a satisfying, quick-to-complete make. The relaxed, wearable silhouette is elevated by patch pockets as a practical and stylish detail, giving the finished vest a refined yet effortless look.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a sleeveless vest (waistcoat) knitted in the round on a circular needle. The design is intentionally unfussy — a classic, everyday layering piece that works across a wide range of personal styles. The patch pockets add both function and visual interest without complicating the knit. Four sizes are included, with the following finished chest measurements:

• Small: 90 cm / 35½ in
• Medium: 102 cm / 40¼ in
• Large: 114 cm / 45 in
• XL: 126 cm / 49½ in

Finished lengths range from 65 cm (25¾ in) for the smallest size up to 74 cm (29¼ in) for the largest, and armhole depths range from 21 cm to 27 cm across the size range, ensuring a comfortable, well-proportioned fit.

Techniques Used

The Faithfull Vest is primarily constructed using stocking stitch (stockinette stitch), one of the most fundamental and widely used knitting techniques. Stocking stitch creates a smooth, flat fabric on the right side with a characteristic purl texture on the reverse, making it an excellent showcase for the natural texture and lustre of a premium yarn like Erika Knight Fur Wool.

The pattern also incorporates short-row shaping, a technique used to create neat, structured shaping — particularly around the armhole and shoulder areas — without cutting the yarn. Short rows involve working partway across a row, then turning the work and working back, with wrapped stitches used to avoid holes or gaps at the turning points. The pattern provides clear instructions for wrapping stitches on both knit rows and purl rows, making this an approachable introduction to the technique for beginner and near-beginner knitters.

The patch pockets are worked as separate knitted pieces and sewn on, introducing a simple finishing and seaming technique that adds a professional touch to the completed garment.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch / Stockinette stitch — the primary stitch pattern used throughout the body of the vest
• Wrapped stitches — used in conjunction with short-row shaping on both knit and purl rows to create smooth, gap-free turning points
• Purl stitch — worked as part of stocking stitch and short-row technique

Materials Required

The Faithfull Vest is designed specifically for Erika Knight Fur Wool, a super chunky weight yarn made from 97% pure British wool and 3% Nylon. Each hank contains approximately 40 m / 44 yds per 100 g / 3 oz. The quantity required varies by size:

• Small: 6 hanks
• Medium: 7 hanks
• Large: 7 hanks
• XL: 8 hanks

The natural fibre content of Erika Knight Fur Wool — predominantly pure British wool — gives the finished vest excellent warmth, drape, and a beautifully tactile, slightly rustic quality. The small percentage of Nylon adds durability and helps the fabric retain its shape over time.