Asher Vest by Lisa Borum

Asher Vest

Knitting
July 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
480 - 970 yards (439 - 887 m)
To fit bust: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)" / 86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5) cm
English
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A modern striped vest with a unique shoulder construction, the Asher Vest is a fun and approachable garment for adventurous beginners looking to build their knitting skills. Knit in pieces and joined together, this vest features German short rows for shoulder shaping, simple stockinette stripes, and clean rolled edges for a timeless look.

Designed in Yarn Nerds Benji DK, the Asher Vest is perfect for layering over a tee, button-down shirt, or dress and can be worn year-round.

The Asher Vest is designed to be worn with approximately 4”/10cm of positive ease.

Sizes
To fit bust: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)“/86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5)cm
Finished bust: 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66)”/96.5 (106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5)cm

Gauge
18 sts and 25 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch after blocking.

Suggested Yarn
Yarn Nerds Benji DK; 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 246 yards / 225 meters per 100g skein.
Yardage
Color 1: 240 (292, 320, 368, 396, 426, 455, 484) yards
Color 2: 241 (291, 319, 367, 397, 426, 455, 485) yards
Size 1: 1 skein of each color; Sizes 2 - 8: 2 skeins of each color.