Alstead is a cozy button-down vest featuring a vibrant slip-stitch pattern that will brighten any knitter’s wardrobe. With its insert pockets, comfortable ribbed edges, and classic silhouette, Alstead blends style and timelessness. Though the vest appears intricate to knit, it’s surprisingly straightforward. Constructed in pieces from the bottom up, it is a visually stunning garment, combining knits, purls, slipped stitches, and decreases. As you knit, you’ll delight in watching the eye-catching Four-Color Fancy stitch pattern unfold row by row, resulting in a unique and satisfying piece.