P327 Scoop Vest

How to Knit the Scoop Vest

Create a soft and stylish knitted scoop vest using Makr Velour Plush Jumbo yarn. This intermediate knit design is worked in one main piece, beginning at the back and continuing through to the front.

The vest is shaped using simple increasing and decreasing techniques, including knitting into the front and back of stitches and knitting stitches together. These techniques create the gentle contouring and relaxed shape of the finished garment.

Short sleeves are knitted separately and attached during finishing. The neckline can be completed as a deep V neckline or finished with an optional knitted collar.

Measurements

• Small
  • Chest width: 55cm
  • Body length (without collar): 50cm
• Medium
  • Chest width: 58cm
  • Body length (without collar): 55cm
• Large
  • Chest width: 61cm
  • Body length (without collar): 60cm

Yarn Requirements

Makr Velour Plush Jumbo – 200g balls

• Small: 7 balls
• Medium: 8 balls
• Large: 8 balls

What You Will Need

Materials

• Makr Velour Plush Jumbo yarn

Equipment

• 20mm knitting needles, 35cm length
• Stitch markers
• Wool needle for sewing in ends

Alternative Yarns

If substituting yarn, select a jumbo yarn with a similar thickness and texture. Different yarns may affect the finished size, drape and amount of yarn required.

• Choose a yarn suitable for 20mm knitting needles.
• Check tension before beginning the garment.
• Consider softness and drape when selecting yarn for a wearable vest.

Tension

5 stitches × 8 rows in stocking stitch using 20mm needles = 10cm × 10cm

Knitting Abbreviations

• F/B: Knit into the front and back of a stitch
• K: Knit
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together
• K2togtbl: Knit two stitches together through back of loop
• P: Purl
• P2tog: Purl two stitches together
• P2togtbl: Purl two stitches together through back of loop
• Sl: Slip
• Stst: Stocking stitch
• St(s): Stitch(es)

Technique Explanation

F/B Increase Technique

The F/B increase creates an extra stitch by knitting into both the front and back of the same stitch.

1. Knit into the front of the stitch as normal.
2. Before removing the stitch from the left needle, knit into the back of the same stitch.
3. Two stitches are created from one stitch.

K2togtbl Decrease

Knit two stitches together through the back loop to create a neat decrease during neckline shaping.

Stocking Stitch

Work one knit row followed by one purl row. Continue alternating these rows to create stocking stitch.

Full Knitting Instructions

Back and Front – Knitted Together

The vest begins at the back and continues over the shoulders before splitting for the neckline and joining again to complete the front.

Back

Using 20mm needles and the cable cast-on method, cast on:

• 12 stitches

Row 1

Slip 1 stitch, knit into front and back of next stitch, knit to last 2 stitches, knit into front and back of next stitch, slip 1 stitch.

Total: 14 stitches

Row 2

Purl row.

Rows 3–21

Continue increasing using the F/B technique following the pattern sequence.

• Row 3: 16 stitches
• Row 5: 18 stitches
• Row 7: 20 stitches
• Row 9: 22 stitches
• Row 11: 24 stitches
• Row 13: 26 stitches
• Row 15: 28 stitches
• Row 17: 30 stitches
• Row 19: 32 stitches
• Row 21: 34 stitches

Size Adjustments

Continue according to your selected size:

• Small: continue from Row 23
• Medium: continue from Row 23 and additional shaping rows
• Large: continue from Row 25 and additional shaping rows

Body Shaping

Continue stocking stitch while shaping the sleeve joins and neckline according to the selected size.

Split Knitting for Neckline

Separate the knitting into two sections to create the neckline opening.

Right Hand Side

1. Slip 1 stitch.
2. Knit into front and back of stitch.
3. Knit across remaining stitches.
4. Work K2togtbl shaping at neckline edge.

Left Hand Side

1. Transfer stitches to another needle.
2. Join yarn.
3. Work the neckline shaping in reverse.

Join Necklines

Join both neckline sections together and continue working the front section.

Continue the shaping sequence until the required body length is reached.

Cast off.

Sleeves

Make 2 sleeves.

Using 20mm needles and the cable cast-on method:

• Small: cast on 20 stitches
• Medium: cast on 22 stitches
• Large: cast on 24 stitches

Row 1

Knit 1, K2tog, knit to last 3 stitches, K2tog, knit 1.

Row 2

Purl 1, P2tog, purl to last 3 stitches, P2tog, purl 1.

Rows 3–8 (10,12)

Repeat the shaping sequence.

Cast off.

Finishing

Attach Sleeves

1. Place sleeves between the sleeve markers on the front and back.
2. Sew together using the perpendicular seaming method.

Join Front and Back

1. Fold the garment over.
2. Join front and back sections using the vertical seaming method.

Optional Collar

1. Pick up stitches around the front neckline.
2. Work 2 rows of stocking stitch.
3. Cast off.
4. Repeat for the back neckline.
5. Join collar side seams.

Helpful Tips

• Check your tension before starting to ensure the vest reaches the intended size.
• Use stitch markers to clearly identify sleeve joins.
• Take care when seaming chunky yarn as bulky seams can affect the drape.
• Block finished pieces gently before final assembly if required.

Pattern Notes

• This pattern is written in British English.
• All measurements are provided in centimetres.
• For conversion from centimetres to inches, divide by 2.5.
• Knitting terms may differ between British and American patterns.
• Yarn quantities are approximate and may vary depending on knitting style, tension and yarn selection.