Oatmill Vest Knitting Pattern: High Collar Buttoned Sleeveless Top (PDF Pattern)

Oatmill Vest Knitting Pattern – PDF Digital Download

The Oatmill Vest is a PDF knitting pattern (digital download) for a modern women’s slipover with a stylish high buttoned collar. This DIY sweater vest pattern is designed for confident knitters and combines a classic look with a slightly oversized fit. Perfect for layering over shirts, dresses, or wearing on its own, this timeless knit will never go out of style. With clear step-by-step instructions and supporting video tutorials, you can confidently knit a versatile piece for your handmade wardrobe that you’ll enjoy season after season.

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Construction

The Oatmill Vest is worked bottom-up in two separate pieces: back and front. On the front panel, the neckline shaping for the button band begins at the same level as the armholes. The European shoulder construction means the back is slightly shorter than the front, and the shoulder seams are shifted slightly to the back for a clean, tailored fit.

Once the body pieces are finished, they are sewn together along the sides using mattress stitch. The shoulder seams are sewn, the armholes are picked up and knitted in 1x1 ribbing in the round, and the collar is worked back and forth in 1x1 ribbing. Finally, button bands are knitted in 1x1 ribbing, sewn to the front edges, and completed with 5 buttons.

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Details
• Skill level: Confident knitter
• Languages: English, French, German
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

To fit bust:
• S: 80–90 cm (32–35”)
• M: 91–100 cm (36–39”)
• L: 101–110 cm (40–43”)
• XL: 110–120 cm (43–47”)
• XXL: 121–130 cm (47–51”)
• XXXL: 130–140 cm (51–55”)

📏 Finished measurements: please refer to the chart in the photo gallery.

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Gauge

18 sts × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4”) in Double Seed Stitch after washing and blocking, using 4 mm (US 6, UK 8) needles.
👉 Matching gauge is essential for correct sizing.

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Materials & Tools

Suggested yarn:
• Holst Garn Coast (55% Lambswool, 45% Cotton, 350 m/50 g) – held double: 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7 skeins
• Holst Garn Titicaca (100% Alpaca, 400 m/50 g) – single thread: 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4 skeins

💡 Substitution: Any worsted/aran/10-ply yarn that achieves the gauge may be used.

Needles & notions:
• 4.0 mm (US 6, UK 8) circular or straight needles
• 2.5 mm (US 1.5, UK 12–13) circular or straight needles
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch holder or waste yarn
• 5 buttons (choose size based on buttonholes)
• Measuring tape
• 5 removable stitch markers
• Scissors

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Additional Information
• 📂 This listing is for a PDF knitting pattern (digital file), not a physical product. Instant download available after purchase.
• ❌ The pattern is for personal use only. Copying, distributing, or reselling is prohibited.

If you have questions or need help while knitting, please feel free to contact me.

📸 Share your finished vest on Instagram with #oatmillvest and tag me @casualknitsstudio for a chance to be featured.

Happy knitting! 🧶