Angel - The vest

Angel – The Vest can be worn against the skin with jeans or linen trousers for a clean, modern look. It also works perfectly over a shirt, a thin polo neck or a dress when you want an elegant layered outfit.

• A timeless garment you wear all year round.
• Soft texture with part half brioche.
• Perfect on its own or as a layer.
• Simple construction with an elegant result.
• Works for everyday outfits and for work.

• A classic knitted vest
• A versatile basic garment
• A simple beginner project
• A minimalist design
• A vest that works all year

• Digital knitting pattern (PDF)
• Detailed step-by-step guidance
• Cosy Cues with useful technical tips
• 3 sizes (S–L)
• Tips for yarn alternatives and adjustments

Angel – The Vest came out of wanting to design the perfect basic vest – a garment that works with everything without turning dull. Inspired by Scandinavian minimalism, the design combines simple shapes with soft textures for a calm and elegant look.

The discreet half brioche adds depth and texture, while the vest keeps its clean, classic character.

O – Reprise is CosyMonday's collection of timeless favourites – designs that take their inspiration from classic silhouettes and give them a modern look. Quality, function and lasting design come first here.

S – M – L

Bust width: 41 (45) 49 cm
Length: 55 (57) 59 cm

Recommended yarn

Puno – Rauma Garn
or Pus – Du Store Alpakka
or Snefnug – CaMaRose
or Angel – Permin
or Hip Wool – HipKnitShop

Natural (811): 4 balls

The pattern works with several yarn qualities, each giving its own look – from airy alpaca to a fuller wool. Leftovers from Garnspesialisten also work well here.

Needles

7 mm circular needle (40 and 80 cm)

Accessories

• 2 stitch markers
• Scissors
• Darning needle
• Tape measure
• Waste yarn if needed

12 stitches × 17 rounds = 10 × 10 cm on 7 mm needles.

Angel – The Vest is knitted bottom-up. The simple construction combines stocking stitch and half brioche to make a garment with a soft texture and a good fit. The neck and armhole edges are finished cleanly, which underlines the minimalist look of the design.

New to you? See how to knit half brioche.

The pattern is written with plain explanations and a good workflow in mind. It works perfectly as your first vest project, and the small details give a finished result that looks both exclusive and carefully made.

• Flexible cast on
• Half brioche
• Using stitch markers
• A neat cast off
• Weaving and knitting in ends
• Neat finishing

Choose between several soft yarn qualities that give the design different looks – from light, airy alpaca to a fuller wool. What they all share is a pleasant warmth and a garment with a lovely drape.

If you want a more oversized look, choose one size up from your usual. The simple lines of the design mean the vest works just as well close-fitting as with a looser fit.

Minimalist · Classic · Scandinavian · Soft · Timeless

CosyMonday is founded and run by Anne Turid, a Norwegian knitwear designer trained in fashion at Moteskolen Esmod AS. Every pattern is designed with clean lines, real quality yarn and the details that make a garment your own. When you choose a CosyMonday pattern, you become part of a growing community of knitters who share the same love of good craft and timeless design. Welcome into the universe.