Robin Vest by Knit Amore is a modern, feminine vest knitted top-down in fisherman’s rib for a soft and textured look. It features a V-neckline, twisted rib edges, and a neat button band with four buttons. The vest is designed for a close fit with 3–6 cm positive ease and comes in sizes XS–XL (bust 88–116 cm).
Gauge: 19 sts × 19 rows in fisherman’s rib = 10 × 10 cm on 5.0 mm needles. Suggested needles: 4.0 mm for ribbing, 5.0 mm for main fabric.
Originally designed in Nova by Lang Yarns, now discontinued, it can be knitted in Rustic by Hjertegarnwith Silk Mohair.
Robin Vest is a feminine and timeless knitted vest designed by Knit Amore, created in fisherman’s rib with a classic V-neckline and refined, well-crafted details. It can be worn open or closed over a shirt, T-shirt, or dress, adding both softness and structure to your wardrobe all year round.
The vest is knitted top-down in fisherman’s rib. You begin with the back, then pick up stitches for the right and left shoulders, which are later joined to form the body. Finally, stitches are picked up for the narrow twisted rib edgings at the armholes and along the front pieces, where the button band features four buttonholes. The construction makes it easy to try on as you knit and to adjust the length if desired.
The pattern includes sizes XS (S) M (L) XL. Bust width: approx. 88 (93) 99 (108) 116 cm Back width: 38 (38) 41 (42) 43 cm Armhole depth: 19 (20) 21 (22) 23 cm Length: 56 (56) 57 (58) 59 cm measured mid-back including neck ribbing. The design allows 3–6 cm of positive ease for a comfortable, close fit.
Gauge: 19 sts × 19 rows in fisherman’s rib on 5.0 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm (note that each row in fisherman’s rib counts as two rows = 38 rows per 10 cm). Suggested needles: Circular needle 4.0 mm for ribbing and 5.0 mm for fisherman’s rib. If using a heavier yarn, you may go down half a needle size (to 3.5 mm and 4.5 mm).
Yarn: The original design was made in Nova by Lang Yarns (25 g = 185 m), which is now discontinued. Recommended alternatives are Rustic by Hjertegarn held together with Silk Mohair. Approximate yarn usage: 100 (100–125) 125 (125–150) 150 g Tibet + 100 (100) 100–125 (125) 125 (125–150) g Silk Mohair. If you choose Rustic + Silk Mohair, use the same quantities and go down half a needle size.
Design details include twisted rib edges, a balanced fisherman’s rib texture, and a flattering V-neck, shaped by regular increases along the front edges. The button band with four buttons completes the classic look and makes the vest highly versatile — wear it on its own or layered through the seasons.
With its clear shaping logic, top-down construction, and elastic fisherman’s rib, Robin Vest is a favourite among both experienced and intermediate knitters who appreciate a modern, sustainable wardrobe staple with enduring style.
“Knitamore” is a combination of English and Italian, meaning knit and love respectively, and Knitamore was created because of my great romance with yarn and knitting needles. I learned to knit when I was in daycare, and I have had needles in my hands and the scent of wool in my nose all my life. I design knitwear purely out of passion and from the heart, and I follow no rules. I do my very best to bring my best ideas to life.
