Side Tie Tabard Knitting Pattern PDF Easy Beginners DK Slipover Vest 5 - Adult

Create a versatile handmade layer with this garter stitch tabard knitting pattern. Its simple shape, softly textured fabric and pretty side bows make it easy to wear over a favourite T-shirt or long-sleeved top.

With eight sizes covering children through to adults, you can knit coordinating versions in complementary colours or choose a favourite shade for each wearer.

The tabard is worked flat in two pieces, with shaped shoulders and a round neckline finished with a narrow garter-stitch neckband. The sides remain open, secured with two twisted-cord bows on each side.

Sizes

• Approximately age 5 to adult.

• Eight chest/bust sizes: 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 inches.

• Overall chest/bust range: 66–102 cm.

• Choose your size by chest/bust measurement.

Materials

• DK yarn — also known as 8ply or light worsted/category 3.

• Approximately 200–400g, depending on size.

• 4 mm needles for the main pieces and 3.25 mm needles for the neckband, or sizes needed to achieve tension.

• Stitch holder or spare yarn and a needle for sewing up.

Pattern details

Written instructions in English. The main fabric uses garter stitch — knit every row — with simple shaping, picked-up neckline stitches and shoulder seams. A suitable project for confident beginners familiar with these techniques.

This listing is for a digital PDF knitting pattern. The finished garments, yarn and needles are not included.