Reggies Vest

The Riggies Vest by Gudrun Johnston could be the Winter into Spring layering piece your wardrobe needs! Having test knitted this super fun knit for Gudrun, Keeley knows the pattern inside and out and is excited to invite you to the first Nifty Guided Knit Along of 2026.

Whilst the Riggies Vest may look like a simple knit, it has an interesting construction that makes it a great skill build for novice knitters and a rewarding knit for more experienced fiber enthusiasts. It is knitted flat in four pieces that are joined together, stitches are picked up around the bottom and it is finished with a ribbed hem.  Short rows, picking up stitches and the three needle bind off are just some of the techniques that will be covered in this four week class. You can add your own spin to the design - choose a pop of color for the seams, alternate colors in the four body sections or stick to a one color design to create a classic that you will wear again and again.

Keeley can't wait to guide you through the process - come join the Knit Along FUN!

 

Keeley will host this class for 4 weeks, starting Tuesday, March 24th 5:00-7:00pm

Pattern and materials are not included, but we do offer 10% off

sign up - $120

Pattern Note

Yarn suggestion:
Fibre Co Cumbria, La Bien Aimee Corrie, Blue Sky Fibers Woolstock, Juniper Moon Farms Rambouillet

Finished Measurements:
35 (40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 64)“ / 89 (101.5, 114.5, 127, 140, 152.5, 162.5) cm circumference at chest

Intended to be worn with 3-6 ½ inches / 7.5-16.5 cm of positive ease with less positive ease suggested for larger sizes. The shape and construction of this vest creates more of a poncho-style slipover with deep armholes and shaped shoulders.


Gauge:

17 sts & 33 rows = 4” / 10 cm over Garter Stitch worked flat using main needle, after blocking
19 sts & 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm over Garter Rib worked flat using ribbing needle, after blocking

Needles:

US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle, 32” / 60 cm and 40” / 100 cm length (ribbing needle)
US 8 / 5 mm circular needle, 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm length (main needle)
Finishing (for Three Needle Bind Off): 1 spare US 7 / 4.5mm circular needle, 32” / 60 cm length for TNBO at center front and back, 1 spare US 8 / 5mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm length for TNBO at shoulders and 1 US 9 / 5.5mm circular needle any length for TNBO at shoulders.

Materials:

Yarn: DK weight yarn in the approx. amount: 700 (800, 930, 1055, 1180, 1290, 1400) yds / 640 (732, 850, 965, 1080, 1180, 1280) m