South Slope Vest: Tester Showcase
I had a wonderful group of knitters test knit South Slope vest - my first ever vest pattern! I am so grateful to every tester for their valuable feedback that helped me improve the pattern and for sharing their gorgeous photos with us all.
Check out the details about each of their projects below. This is a great opportunity to see the pattern worked in a wide range of yarns and modeled on folks of different shapes and sizes.
If you want to make your own South Slope Vest, you can purchase the pattern though the pattern page.
FIT & SIZING DETAILS
This gender-neutral pattern is graded to 2 fit types with 10 sizes each.
Fit I is graded based on a traditional women’s sizing chart and Fit II is graded based on a traditional men’s sizing chart.
This vest is designed to be worn with 4” (10 cm) of ease at the bust/chest, but testers were encouraged to choose the size that would give them their preferred fit.
FIT I - Size A - Katharina P.
Ease at bust/chest: 8" (20 cm)
Height: 4'10" (147 cm)
Yarn: Wool Dreamers Mota colors 1526G and 605
Mods: None
IG: @weidenkinder
FIT I - Size A - Ava M.
Ease at bust/chest: 6" (15 cm)
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: Sewrella Classic Worsted in Speakeasy and Bumblebee Acres Farm Marshmallow Worsted in Cruel Summer
Mods: None
IG: @okayestknitter
FIT I - Size B - Ischelle M.
Ease at bust/chest: 3" (7.5 cm)
Height: 5' (152 cm)
Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm Herriot in Seaweed and Hello Yarn Fiber Club in One Autumn Night (100% merino) handspun by self
Mods: Shortened body by 2.5” (6 cm)
IG: @bayou.ghost | Ravelry: Project Page
FIT I - Size B - Chelsea O.
Ease at bust/chest: 3" (7.5 cm)
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: Noro Tasagore in Color 9 & Brooklyn Tweed Peerie in Henge held double
Mods: None
IG: @chelsea.knits.sews.throws | Ravelry: Project Page
FIT I - Size B - Mel
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Height: 5'2" (158 cm)
Yarn: Noro Tasogare in colors 5 and 11 & Cascade 220 Fingering in color 8013 held double for ribbing
Mods: Shortened body by 3.75” (9.5 cm) and worked the front and back body pieces separately then seamed them together
IG: @thrifted | Ravelry: Project Page
FIT I - Size C - Sara O.
Ease at bust/chest: 4" (10 cm)
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Yarn: Sandnes Garn Line in Cafe Au Lait (MC) and Terracotta (CC)
Mods: None
IG: @saramakesthat
FIT I - Size C - Melissa K.
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted in Wild Thyme and Earth Ivy
Mods: None
IG: @mak_fiberarts | Ravelry: Project Page
FIT I - Size C - Julia L.
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Height: 5'2" (158 cm)
Yarn: We are Knitters Baby Alpaca in Pearl and Grey Tie Dye
Mods: None
IG: @Jlane_designs | Ravelry: Project Page
FIT I - Size D - Judy Y.
Ease at bust/chest: 5" (12.5 cm)
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Yarn: Moondrake Soft Worsted in Platinum and Queen’s Purple
Mods: Shortened body
IG: @Myknittingstory | Ravelry: Project Page
FIT I - Size E - Erin W.
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Yarn: Drops Alaska in Dark Blue and Pearl White
Mods: Lengthened body by 1” (2 cm) and worked a folded collar
FIT I - Size F - Aaren H.
Ease at bust/chest: 3" (7.5 cm)
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in Paris Night and Peachy
Mods: None
IG: @MamaHellerMakes | Ravelry: Project Page
FIT I - Size H - Amelia A.
Ease at bust/chest: 6" (15 cm)
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease in Forest Green Heather and Oatmeal
Mods: None
IG: @Ameliamadethat
FIT I - Size H - Melissa T.
Ease at bust/chest: 0" / 0 cm
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Yarn: De Rerum Natura Gilliatt in Cypres and Sauge
Mods: None
IG: @Melissatoebean | Ravelry: Project Page
FIT I - Size H - Emily B.
Ease at bust/chest: 10” (25 cm)
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Yarn: De Rerum Natura Gilliatt in Nuit and Argile
Mods: Shortened body ribbing by 1/2” (1 cm)
IG: @the.tiny.crafter | Ravelry: Project Page
FIT I - Size H - Katie P.
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: Cascade 220 in Razzleberry Heather (9692) and Iridescence (8872)
Mods: Body shortened by 1.5” (3.5 cm)
IG: @katieparrottmakes | Ravelry: Project Page
FIT II - Size A - Sunita
Ease at bust/chest: 2" / 5 cm
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: Woolentwine 4 Seasons Pure in color 30 and Vardhman Wool & Warm Pure Wool in color WW/H001
Mods: None
IG: @Sunit_ha982 | Ravelry: Project Page
FIT II - Size A - Katie C.
Ease at bust/chest: 6" (15 cm)
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Yarn: De Rerum Natura Gilliatt in Caramel and Dore
Mods: Shorted body by 4” (10 cm)
Ravelry: Project Page
FIT II - Size B - Finley M.
Ease at bust/chest: 3" (7.5 cm)
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: Hobbii Friends Wool in Midnight Blue and Deep Ocean
Mods: Shorted body to 11.5” (29 cm)
IG: @tiburonfinfibers | Ravelry: Project Page
FIT II - Size C - Ksenia
Ease at bust/chest: 4" (10 cm)
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: De Rerum Natura Gilliatt in Dore and Poivre Blanc
Mods: None
IG: @aechmay | Ravelry: Project Page
FIT II - Size C - Lillian D.
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: La Bien Aimee Corrie Worsted in Winterfell and Wooly Knit 4-ply Merino Wool in Tormenta Grey held double
Mods: Lengthened body by 2” (5 cm)
IG: @yarnylil
FIT II - Size C - Lucas H.
Ease at bust/chest: 1" (2.5 cm)
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Yarn: Walcot Yarns Origin in Cascade Sunset and Wild Lilac
Mods: Shortened body by 2” (5 cm)
IG: @Dimthoughts | Ravelry: Project Page
FIT II - Size D - Deekshita R.
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Yarn: Berroco Vintage Worsted in Chocolate and Rye
Mods: None
IG: @Dramacrafts | Ravelry: Project Page
FIT II - Size D - Zooey
Ease at bust/chest: 8" (20 cm)
Height: 5'2" (158 cm)
Yarn: Loop Fiber Studio's Yin Yang worsted in Kiss and Rise
Mods: Shortened body to 11" (28 cm) and used CC for the armhole ribbing
IG: @zooeykimc
FIT II - Size D - Sondra P.
Ease at bust/chest: 0" / 0 cm
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Yarn: Cascade 220 in Stratosphere, Berroco Vintage in Cracked Pepper and Cascade Greenland in color 3511
Mods: Shortened body by 2” (5 cm)
IG: @Sondra.gets.scrappy | Ravelry: Project Page
FIT II - Size E - Steve R.
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Yarn: Lettlopi
Mods: Lengthened bottom ribbing by 0.5” (1 cm)
FIT II - Size E - Mario M.
Ease at bust/chest: 3" (7.5 cm)
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Yarn: WYS Colourlap Aran Denim and Slate Grey
Mods: Lengthened body by 1” (2.5 cm)
IG: @mariojm2 | Ravelry: Project Page
FIT II - Size F - Kess M.
Ease at bust/chest: -2" (-5 cm)
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland yarn in Black Canyon and Great Smoky Mountains
Mods: Shortened body by 1” (2.5 cm) and worked armhole and neck ribbing to 1" (2.5 cm) instead of 0.75" (2 cm)
IG: @kess.creates
FIT II - Size F - Amber
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Yarn: Expression Fiber Arts Luster Sport in Foreshadow, Bad Sheep Yarn Sport in Macbeth's Witches and unnamed stash black DK weight yarn
Mods: Worked body to 13" (33 cm) and shortened body ribbing by 0.5” (1.5 cm)
IG: @atlas_fibers | Ravelry: Project Page
FIT II - Size G - Moy
Ease at bust/chest: 12” (30 cm)
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Yarn: Yellow Dog Farm Geraldine's Tresses Brushed Mohair in Pistachio and De Rerum Natura Gilliatt in Foret
Mods: Shortened to total length of 23.5” (60 cm)
IG: @see_ew_later | Ravelry: Project Page
