If you're looking for a top to knit, but you're drowning in sweaters and cardigans, these free knit vest patterns for adults are the way to go. These easy knit vest patterns can be layered with collared shirts for an Ivy League look, or worn over a lighter blouse to add some extra warmth.

We have a free knit vest pattern for everyone in your family. Sweater vests keep you warm and give an air of sophistication to your outfit. Whether you need an easy vest for your stylish daughter, picky husband, easygoing son, or cute baby, we have a vest for you.

This Easy Knit Vest pattern is a great ‘mindless’ project for when you’re watching television or riding in the car. Beginning knitters can also easily tackle this knitted vest pattern. Two garter stitch rectangles are knitted up and then sewn together to make the vest; it is that easy.

It's surprisingly hard to find circular knit vests, but this Knit Vest Pattern in the Round fits that bill! This knit vest pattern is perfect for someone's first project using intarsia, as an easy-to-follow intarsia chart makes up the two colored chevrons at the top of the work.

The Simply Elegant Vest is a beautiful basic knit you'll love layering in cold and warmer weather. It's a beautiful shade of cherry red that will bring out the rosiness in your cheeks. The beauty of this easy vest pattern lies in its simplicity.

This simple mesh vest is just what you need to gear up for spring and summer. With delicate texture and shape, the Four Seasons Knit Vest can easily be worn during colder months, too - just add layers! Have fun mixing and matching different …

This basic knit vest pattern features an attractive v-neck opening and a simple, slimming construction. The Easy V-Neck Vest is perfect for layering over t-shirts and button downs or pairing with blazers and jackets.

Wrap yourself up in this adorable Sideways Garter Vest. This vest looks amazingly complicated, but is actually super simple. Even the most novice knitter can make this incredible free knitting pattern because it uses the garter stitch.

The fashionable Country Nights Cabled Vest is the perfect way to stay warm while looking fantastic. This free knit vest pattern is a great project for knitters interested in sweaters. Everyone knows that sleeves are the worst part of knitting sweaters, and knitting a vest means that you get to skip the tedious sleeves.

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