Project & Inspiration

No 010

Double Knitted Vest Knitting Pattern

Pattern: No 010Level: ExpertYarn: Mondial Extrafine — 200 Black / 100 WhiteNeedle: US 4 / 3.5 mm

With this project we wanted to explore the limits of what double knitting could become when combined with ambitious colour work, thoughtful construction, and use. The goal was never simply to create a vest. We wanted to create a piece that felt modern, distinctive and unique.

The focus through the countless swatches was to find the balance between durability, comfort and a fit that feels natural within a modern wardrobe. A garment that can be layered throughout the seasons and become a reliable companion rather than a special-occasion knit.

Right Side from the front.

Wrong Side from the front.

Double knitting has always fascinated us. There is something extraordinary about a fabric that is equally beautiful on both sides. So it was time to translate that quality into a vest for him.

Right Side from the back with the under arm seam and the increased stitches.

The beaver has been one of the guiding inspirations behind Grivette Design from the very beginning. Beavers are among nature's most remarkable engineers. Through patience, skill and persistence, they shape entire landscapes. They create environments where ecosystems can recover, thrive and renew themselves. In many ways they embody the values we admire most such as craftsmanship, purpose, resilience and care for something larger than oneself.

The Beaver placement in the front over both sides.

Right Side from the front showing how the color work are both mapped on both sides as well as cut. This is described when making the Left vs Right Shoulder of Back.

We decided to go on full contrast for this one but can't wait to see how each knitter interprets the design through their own colour palette.

From a technical perspective this is one of the most advanced projects we have designed to date. Every row of the colour work is unique. This means that there is always something new happening on your needles. We found the process surprisingly addictive while knitting our samples as each row reveals a little more of the final image.

Button attached and buttonhole with the edge of the body. The black line is the front seam attached in the end to give that finished exclusive result.

Front Edge Plackets for the button band from Wrong Side. You can attach buttons on both sides to make the Wrong Side work as a Right Side.

You will be combining garment construction with the unique rhythm of double knitting while simultaneously following the colour work charts. It requires focus, but we have worked hard to make the pattern as intuitive and approachable as possible.

If this is your first experience with double knitting, expect a challenge but also expect to learn an incredible amount along the way. Every technique used throughout the pattern is supported with detailed video tutorials in our Studio, allowing you to build confidence as you progress.

Close up on the neckline and Front Edge Plackets.

Increases around the neckline for the front.

The end result of the 2 Strand Double Knitted Edge (2S-DK-E) for the stitches under arms. Seen from Right Side.

The end result of the 2 Strand Double Knitted Edge (2S-DK-E) for the stitches under arms. Seen from Wrong Side.

Clean finish for the hem. This is double folded on the inside.

End result from Wrong Side of Hem double folded and attached on the inside.

The color work in double knitting gives 2 Right Sides where the Wrong Side has a mirrored opposite version of the Right Side. This gives you 2 knits in one.

Right Side from the back.

Arm seam with finished result.

Shoulder seam. You will start in the Upper Back section and then make increases on both sides. This leads to this end result of shoulder seams where you then Pick Up stitches for the Left vs Right Shoulder of Back.