knit vest tutorial 🧡 pt. 1 (step by step)

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  • @mena_makes
    @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Hello everyone! I just made another vid talking about what I learnt & things I did differently while making this vest again. I recommend watching it before you start knitting your vest because you may find some of the information helpful (: xx th-cam.com/video/_Rv89mlcxoY/w-d-xo.html

    • @mariacelesteperez2357
      @mariacelesteperez2357 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gracias porque me encanta todo lo que haces!!! Soy de Argentina 😊 pero me cuesta mucho entender algunas cosas que explicas..... la traducción hace muchísima falta please!

  • @avourrito1819
    @avourrito1819 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I've been crocheting for almost 4 years and I've always been jealous of how much less yarn is used in knitting so I went to Daiso and bought a circular knitting needles and just started 4 days ago. I got the hang of the tension and this video is wonderfully slow enough for me to understand what is going on and following along as a beginner. Thank you so much for helping a lot of us into doing something fun

  • @pimppump7652
    @pimppump7652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +299

    This turtorial is amazing, you talk about everything in detail that is not obvious to beginner knitters! Can't wait to see more videos from you

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you so much! I'm happy you found it useful (:

  • @annapv1080
    @annapv1080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    I was searching for at least one month for a full _not complicated_ tutorial of a vest ! And then you uploaded this! thank you girl! So easy to follow! Can't wait for pt 2

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      no worries! I’m happy I could help :) :)

  • @TimothyLam
    @TimothyLam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Tsym!! Im so excited to make one. This is my first big knitting project and I'm confident I'll be able to do it cause your instructions are so clear!

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You're very welcome (: (: good luck with it!

    • @blancad822
      @blancad822 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same!!

  • @misssweeted
    @misssweeted 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I just finished my front piece! Thank you so much for a wonderful video, your instructions are so clear and I'm shocked how well I managed to do this as a semi-beginner knitter. I'm so happy with it and am looking forward to the next parts! :)

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's great to hear! Good luck with the rest of it (: (:

  • @lherskov
    @lherskov 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    This is the most helpful tutorial I have seen 💖💖

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That means a lot to me! Thanks (:

  • @officialyeosangthinker9392
    @officialyeosangthinker9392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    You're honestly amazingg. Most of the tutorials are crocheting and not knitting so thank you for uploading this ToT Can't wait to see your future tutorials and projects!!

  • @cjlh1979
    @cjlh1979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much! I had started a sweater vest for my daughter but couldn’t figure out how I was going to do the neck. I found your video and it’s exactly what I needed!!! Thank you so much!!!

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very welcome, I'm glad it was useful for you (:

  • @malisunshine23
    @malisunshine23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    thank you so much! this is the best tutorial I've ever seen for a vest, so many others confused me.

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No worries! I'm glad to hear that (:

  • @senagonullu5123
    @senagonullu5123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I've been going through a lot of videos and this is the best one i've found! Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into this video!

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! That means a lot to me (:

  • @annabelle7123
    @annabelle7123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I haven't done knitting for years but this sweater vest trend made me think of making my own. This tutorial is really helpful to start step by step so thank you!

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very welcome, I'm glad it was helpful (: Good luck with it!

  • @meowning_dew3040
    @meowning_dew3040 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm still waiting for my yarn to arrive. When waiting I started to use my other yarn to memorize this first part and to help my muscle memory. I'm a crocheter and still learn how to knit and this is the perfect starting project for me because I'm into wearables. I'm really excited to create this pattern/tutorial. 🙂💚

  • @Iivinginfiction
    @Iivinginfiction 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this tutorial is so great and explains how to shape arm holes really well, i used this video as a reference to making a short sleeve top and figured out how to do some alterations to it based on how i wanted it to look like, your video really helped me get the basis of it! thanks

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh amazing, so happy it was useful for you! Thanks for sharing that with me (: (:

  • @yssah6874
    @yssah6874 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I actually tried making this at the beginning of the year, but silly me just followed everything to the t, never minding that we have completely different build, so it turned out too small for me 😅 got a bit discouraged, but now i wanted to try making one again. Actually watched other tutorials but came back to this because you just explain everything so well ☺ anyway gotta go knit my 2nd vest 🙆‍♀️

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      oh dear 😔 I wish I explained the gauge/size situation better in the video but I didn't really understand it myself back then! I'm glad you are trying again though (: good luck with it!

  • @nicolelo455
    @nicolelo455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Side note, ure so pretty!

  • @chocolatepigs2509
    @chocolatepigs2509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just finished making mine and it's fantastic! It was really easy to change the size and I'm so happy with the outcome! Thank you for such an amazing tutorial !!

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      that’s wonderful :) thank you for sharing that with me. I’m so happy it turned out well!

    • @lauri3945
      @lauri3945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      how did you change the size? :((

  • @jasperthebeetleboy
    @jasperthebeetleboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How does this only have 100 views this is so good!! Making this rn thanks!

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yay thank you, I'm editing the next part as we speak so hopefully it will be up soon (: (:

  • @mangoman8263
    @mangoman8263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really want to get into knitting and bro BY FAR this tutorial was the best. So easy to understand!

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s so nice to hear, thank you ❣️🙂

    • @mangoman8263
      @mangoman8263 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mena_makes of course!😊

  • @colarice5740
    @colarice5740 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is amazing! i recently started knitting and don’t want to waste yarn on something im not gonna wear 😊 thank you!

  • @sarahp1383
    @sarahp1383 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the first time I am going to knit a vest.
    So excited about the prospect , now that I found your easy to follow tutorial, so we'll explained.
    It is going to help me immensely.
    Thank you so much.

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck and happy knitting (: xx

    • @sarahp1383
      @sarahp1383 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mena_makes
      Thank you.

  • @PotetoNeko
    @PotetoNeko ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a first timer I finished this part and it was not complicated because u explained it very well that my dummy brain finally understand 😅
    I wish for you to share more knitting tutorials because I wanna learn more from you♥️♥️

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you! I'm glad it was easy to understand.. will try to upload more knitting tutorials soon xx

  • @Yuuragiri
    @Yuuragiri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much! ❤I'm knitting for the first time and already looking very good! So excited to see the final piece. Very easy to follow tutorial!

  • @ritaclark5312
    @ritaclark5312 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best tutorial I have come across, clear verbal and visual instructions

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! That means a lot to me (:

  • @ilincagruia48
    @ilincagruia48 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Can you do a how to knit a sweater or a cardigan tutorial please? PS i love your channel

  • @ShayGlizzy-nj7hg
    @ShayGlizzy-nj7hg 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mena thank you so much for this tutorial I just finished the front piece of my vest this video was so informational and you explained everything so thoroughly !!!!! Soon watch part two for the back piece 🫶🏿🫶🏿🫶🏿🫶🏿🫶🏿🫶🏿

  • @anythingrandom3148
    @anythingrandom3148 ปีที่แล้ว

    I lack self confidence when it comes to big projects. J am trying tk make my own patterns and this has just given me great inspo. Ur so talented. Good luck fir future and remember u r perfect. ❤

  • @freya2790
    @freya2790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    finally a tutorial I can actually understand. great video, thanks for sharing :)

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      you're welcome! (: I'm happy it's easy to understand (:

  • @staytraught1359
    @staytraught1359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you so, so much for the tutorial, it was super easy to follow along!! I just finished the front piece and I'm so excited to finish the rest :DD

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are very welcome (: good luck with the rest of it!!

  • @ggfont1580
    @ggfont1580 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that you made this tutorial step by step and easy to understand. Thank you for sharing how to knit beautiful vest❤❤❤❤

  • @minimiji9427
    @minimiji9427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey! Mena i know it's been 1 year already since you posted this video but thank you so much for all the detail video of this vest i just finished I first ever sweater vest only because of all those video you shared. Thank you again ❤️❤️lots of love from India.

  • @marniewillow
    @marniewillow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you for this tutorial! can't wait to knit this for my grandma, she'll love this :)

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ahahaha yessss love the idea of your grandma rocking this vest!

  • @souzanefares1473
    @souzanefares1473 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re the best I love how you explain every step thank you 😊

  • @july3817
    @july3817 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this tutorial is amazing! I just started knitting and I want my first project to be a vest. However, every tutorial mentioned stitches and decreases that I didn't know how to do. I just learned so much stuff from this video and I can't wait to try it out.

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so happy to hear that! good luck with your vest and have fun (:

    • @july3817
      @july3817 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Update: I'm currently knitting the stockinette part of the front piece. I've already knit like 20 something rows of that part, don't worry I marked the exact row in my pattern. Nobody told me that knitting takes really long! The videos always make it seem like you could finish a vest in a few days. Maybe some can do that, but this will probably take me another month. Anyway, the rows that I already have look exactly how I wanted my vest to be.

  • @maryperentou2052
    @maryperentou2052 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you !!! I have been searching for a video like this ,so helpful ! I appreciate the way you explain so passionately ❤❤❤

  • @nph1946
    @nph1946 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much! This is super helpful and i am happily waiting for new step by step tutorials🥰

  • @Danielle
    @Danielle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for this tutorial! I used it as a guide to make my plush froggy a vest because I figured it’d be easier for me to start small before I attempt to make one that fits me 😅

  • @sillygirl4737
    @sillygirl4737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i like your accent
    also
    it's so nice of you to post a tutorial!!!
    i've been looking for a good one since foreveeer

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha thank you! hopefully it's useful for you 🙂💘

  • @heidiosberg5810
    @heidiosberg5810 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @jewellee889
    @jewellee889 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow I just found your Chanel and love the vest and colour. Awesome. I’m making a vest and I was stuck on how to do a v neck and your vest is beautiful and great explanation. Thank you for the tutorial ❤🙏

  • @susantainter9760
    @susantainter9760 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video. Your instructions were superb. Also I didn't know about your method of decreasing. It makes the work look so much better. I learned a lot and I love your design. I'm going over to part 2 now. Big thanks.

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very welcome, thank you for the kind words (:

  • @KoriesKrafts
    @KoriesKrafts ปีที่แล้ว

    I made a gauge swatch and it turned out I didn't do it right, so I made another one, lol. I made somewhat amount of progress on a front panel, but found out near the arm-hole part that it would be too small because I didn't take into account when measuring that there was going to be decreases for the armholes lol. So now, I think I will cast on the same amount of stitches you did, but maybe a bit more because of taking account of my gauge being a bit different but almost the same as yours.

  • @maryambham3124
    @maryambham3124 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very helpful and effective tutorial for a beginner...many thanks

  • @zoiquivily6521
    @zoiquivily6521 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this, I’ve wanted to have a sweater vest but the ones I see just are too much money for me and out of stubbornness I’ve decided to do this and fail until I get it right. Also, she kinda sounds like Harry styles in interviews when she talks, love that aesthetic

  • @denizzkkkk
    @denizzkkkk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is an amazing video honestly i dont think it gets any better than this. congrats!! and thank you

  • @seolamin2347
    @seolamin2347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so pretty u need more recognition!! Keep up the awesome work I want to make one now!!

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you (: that means a lot to me & I hope you do make one!!

  • @bsoup7309
    @bsoup7309 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks i've been wanting to make a sweater like this for a while !

  • @jmendez1791
    @jmendez1791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Perfect timing! always wanted to knit and this video is so informative thank you 😭

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No worries! Glad you liked it 😊

  • @catboycharles
    @catboycharles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank u so much for this 3 part tutorial it helped me make my first big knitting project. u were so detailed and explained everything so well!

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so glad you found it useful (: xx

  • @sydneyshinshi
    @sydneyshinshi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cant wait for part 2

  • @bearpaw.z
    @bearpaw.z 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great tutorial, the only thing it was missing was more accommodation for larger sizes. I'm a beginner and had to unstitch four days of knitwork because it was way too small.

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      sorry about that, including different sizes in my patterns is something I hope to do in the future. Thanks for using my tutorial!

    • @bearpaw.z
      @bearpaw.z 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mena_makes no problem, I'm glad to hear that you'll be incorporating larger sizes in the future!

  • @nomilicious2468
    @nomilicious2468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    12 years old me who has never touched yarn before watching this and dreaming about making my own vest starting from tomorrow : 👁️👄👁️

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Good luck !!!

    • @animeholiczka
      @animeholiczka ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Honestly i am just making it... as a 7th thing i ever made, while i started 2 months ago (so far pnly made a few headbands and 2 hats, so this is a big jump) surely u can do it with a bit of practice first on smaller things ^^

    • @marcelinascierska6656
      @marcelinascierska6656 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I've started making this in January 2022 and made the back panel, now I'm making the front. It's the 1st thing I'm knitting in mu life. The most difficult thing is patience, the rest is rather easy.

    • @tomirismaratova1694
      @tomirismaratova1694 ปีที่แล้ว

      good luck!! :3

    • @manalbilal1627
      @manalbilal1627 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m a 12 year old and I knit an crochet alloy

  • @nutellabbe8068
    @nutellabbe8068 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t describe how helpful it is for me😭❤️❤️

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so glad!💘💘

  • @TheMickeyMous
    @TheMickeyMous 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg Thank you for this step by step tutorial! You explained everything so good 😍 I am just waiting for part 3 how to finish this vest!
    And i have to tell you that you are so beautiful and vest looks so cool! 💫

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're very welcome (: I'm happy you like it & your vest is looking good. I'm almost finished part 3 so it should be up soon! (:

  • @isabellaschnbeck3526
    @isabellaschnbeck3526 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    best tutorial ever!! i understood so well even tho im a beginner!

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very happy to hear this, thank you (:

  • @jagodakubicka
    @jagodakubicka ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do I need to use circular needles or can I use straight ones? Because I don’t have a pair of circular ones yet

  • @handaashish12345
    @handaashish12345 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What do we do if we want a thicker v-band starting a lil deep? I'm using this tutorial to make the houndstooth sweater vest and those usually have a wider V neck. Also what's the significance of the +2 in the cast on? I'd be so glad to have a reply and some help as this is my first knitting project!

  • @veniestagourdine3881
    @veniestagourdine3881 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is exactly what I was looking for . Thank you

  • @fiohko
    @fiohko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here to make my cat a vest for Christmas ✨💃🏻

  • @ashya172
    @ashya172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's so cute but I'm definitely going to go with different colours when I make mine. 😂

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha yep well that it entirely up to you (;

  • @reenadwivedi6487
    @reenadwivedi6487 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best and most helpful tutorial 👍👍

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I'm so glad it's helpful 😊

  • @annabelle7123
    @annabelle7123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The drawing in 21:35 is super helful! So you inspired me to start knitting, and I've almost finished my first top down (or circular) knitting for my nephew's hat. I think my next project will be this! I bought a needle set, I need to get more yarn! I think I'll add some cable in this design. Thank you :)

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad it's helpful! What a great idea ☺️ good luck with it!! x

  • @nonamohemmed1129
    @nonamohemmed1129 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was my first knit project as a beginner and it turned out really good thank you ❤❤ can you make a sweater tutorial please

    • @won528
      @won528 ปีที่แล้ว

      how much yarn did u use?

  • @ifeoluwasanni737
    @ifeoluwasanni737 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey im just getting into knitting and videos like these make me wanna knit even moreeee💞

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yesssssss, so happy to hear that!!! And good luck on your knitting journey hehe

  • @Yourgirlaireen
    @Yourgirlaireen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was just thinking about making a sweater vest thank you sm!🥺❤️

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome! yay I hope you make it, I'll try to get the next part up asap :) :)

  • @florina8626
    @florina8626 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very clear instructions. much appreciated ❤️😘

  • @jedansepourvous
    @jedansepourvous ปีที่แล้ว

    Il est magnifique ❤

  • @madisonmcbride1831
    @madisonmcbride1831 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t wait to start this project! Question: how sturdy is it? Does it wash well? Thank you!

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine is wool so I always hand wash. Good luck! x

    • @madisonmcbride1831
      @madisonmcbride1831 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mena_makes Thank you for the response! I just finished my vest and I LOVE it!! Thank you for sharing such a great tutorial and pattern :)

  • @TinieMx
    @TinieMx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So I'm knitting this with a bit thicker yarn, and with 5mm needles. I'm a small and wanted a bit tighter fit (about 40cm width), so I cast on 76 stitches as my gauge was 19sts=10cm. When it comes to shaping the armholes of my piece, should I still bind off and decrease the exact same way you do? I absolutely love your tutorials btw!!

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hey! hmmm I think you won't have to decrease as much for the armholes (maybe 1 or 2 decreases fewer than me on each side). If I were you I would just decide as you go based on how it looks (don't know if this is good advice lol but it's actually how I came up with this pattern in the first place, I just stopped decreasing when it looked right) Just make sure you write down what you do so you know how many total rows you end up with and can match the back piece. Good luck! I hope this was helpful (:

    • @TinieMx
      @TinieMx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mena_makes Thank you so much for the reply! I'm almost done with the front now, so excited to see how it turns out :D

  • @barbi_09
    @barbi_09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Me encantó!! Muchas gracias por el tutorial. Espero que pronto puedas subir las otras partes. Saludos desde Argentina.

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      you're very welcome! I'll have the next part up soon ;)

  • @yiagsit3770
    @yiagsit3770 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    İt's the best tutorial ever!!! I'm on right strap of the vest now and it's the only time I'm not puzzled and understood everything. Do you think of uploading tutorials about other things too? Like sweater?

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m really happy you like the video 🥰 I’m definitely going to keep uploading tutorials - thanks for the suggestion!

  • @elliotfox8716
    @elliotfox8716 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone have any ideas on how I could do this with a round neckline? Made it with the v-neck and loved it, want to try something new! :))

  • @littleghost__
    @littleghost__ ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK U SO MUCH FOR THIS TUTORIAL!!!!!!!!!

  • @hdfuwhfjkwehfwiefhwe
    @hdfuwhfjkwehfwiefhwe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to be the 700th subscriber :))

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much for being my 700th subscriber!! (:

  • @hannahthetraitor6143
    @hannahthetraitor6143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hi! this looks amazing I'm v excited to start it. I was just wondering if you could please tell me roughly how much each of the sections should measure?( eg ribbing, the section before the decrease etc) because I'm using a different yarn weight. :)

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hello! Thank you (: Do you mean the length of each section(not width right)? The ribbing is 9cm, the section before the decreasing is 15cm, the bit between when the decreasing starts and when the strap starts is 8cm and the strap is 19cm. The whole vest is roughly 45cm wide & 51cm long. Hope this helps!

    • @hannahthetraitor6143
      @hannahthetraitor6143 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mena_makes thank you so much that's really helpful!! :)

  • @vawolford7814
    @vawolford7814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thank you!!
    I got a order for a vest today so I found this!!!
    Btw I am 11 years old :)

  • @mayvelyy7316
    @mayvelyy7316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love your tutorial

  • @LaetitiaZ
    @LaetitiaZ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi!! When you add the new yarn or change them, how do you secure the strand that's floating around???

  • @chiris1963
    @chiris1963 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hola!! Explica perfecto, y todo muy ordenado, la felicito y muchas gracias por compartir tu talento tan bello, Saludos desde Costa Rica, Centroamerica!!

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much! 🙂💘

  • @YunnieAngel
    @YunnieAngel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the pattern. Thank you so much for the video.
    I have a small knitting math question though. Is the number of decrease stiches and rows the same if I casted on a different number in the beginning?
    If it is not, can you maybe share how to calculate how many stiches to decrease based the number of cast on stiches?
    Thank you :)

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hey thank you (: It depends on how different your cast on number is. If it's just a bit then I wouldn't worry. Tbh, when I was first making this pattern, I just decreased until it looked right haha But I guess I decreased 8 on each side which is about 9% of the total cast on number so maybe you can use that as a guide? Good luck with it (:

    • @lauri3945
      @lauri3945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mena_makes dear, could you tell me why you casted on that number you casted on, like I dont even get that lol, will I just measure myself?

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lauri3945 hey! sorry for the late reply - just saw this comment. I chose that number based on a cardigan I measured and the calculations from my gauge swatch. I'd recommend measuring a sweater or top or something you like the fit of and go from there. Hope this helps!

    • @lauri3945
      @lauri3945 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mena_makes thank youu!! I got that now, next problem is the armholes and V-neck, but I will try figure it out. thanks so much!!

  • @bluey7272
    @bluey7272 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi, this tutorial is so amazing! im thinking of knitting myself a vest with that type of wool. im of xs size, how many grams of yarn needed? pls reply

  • @marielfabian9448
    @marielfabian9448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi your tutorial is amazing! I am just a bit confused on how you got the 45cm measurement from the cardigan you liked the fit of. What part of the cardigan did you measure to get 45cm?

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello! Thank you (: Yeah sorry I didn't explain that very well. I just measured the width of it along the bottom edge when it was lying flat.

  • @dontletthelightgoout214
    @dontletthelightgoout214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your accent

  • @stijnverschaffel
    @stijnverschaffel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this tutorial!! This is so helpful

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, so glad it was helpful! (:

  • @nicoladejounge6334
    @nicoladejounge6334 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos. Is there a way to adapt this to do the whole thing in the round as I have a self-striping yarn that I would like to use?

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey! You could cast on the total number (front + back) & knit up to the armhole decrease in the round but after that you would still need to do the front & back separately so the striping might look a bit inconsistent between the bottom and top halves. I can’t really think of a solution to this ☹️ if I were you I’d probably knit them separately cos even though the stripes won’t connect, the overall effect of the front & back will match. I have seen some other patterns that work in the round but they were from the top down. I think you would still need to do the back and front separately where the armholes are so I think you’d encounter the same problem. Anyway sorry I couldn’t be of more help. Good luck with it!

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also instead of a v-neck it might be better to knit 2 back pieces and make a crew neck vest instead cos I imagine with the v-neck front the striping on the straps would also look quite different to the rest of the body.

  • @adiayarnarts2567
    @adiayarnarts2567 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    New sub. This was so easy to understand.

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      happy to hear that! thanks (:

  • @vawolford7814
    @vawolford7814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hey can you PLEASE answer this question!!!!
    so i am making a vest for my friend who is 12 and she isnt big or anything ya know shes average size, anyways for the cast ons should i do like 80 sts or what would you recommend?
    I am using kinda chunky yarn soo...

    • @vawolford7814
      @vawolford7814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i ended up doing 70 wish me luck!

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry for the late reply!! In a situation like this I always recommend knitting a gauge swatch and making adjustments based on that. Good luck with it!!!

    • @vawolford7814
      @vawolford7814 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mena_makes oh okay, Thank you. Don't worry I haven't gotten far!!!

  • @moomjena8392
    @moomjena8392 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wat size is this? So well explained

  • @dolo7559
    @dolo7559 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    hello!!! does somebody know what's the reason for the +2 stitches in the cast on??? i cast on 100 instead of 102 and i don't understand how it affects the rest of the pattern

  • @jdb6026
    @jdb6026 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like how this is knitted flat than in the round. I know everyone and their mother and grandmother prefer knitting in the round, but I can't afford to buy multiple lengths of the same needle size and their DPNs (or even an interchangeable set). I live in a country where ordering needles form the US or even Australia can be challenging. Magic Loop technique? We don't know her. I use braided wire circular knitting needles. That wire ain't magically bending + I can't be bothered enough to order an eighty-centimetre version online at the moment. If rather see seams that to spend more money on materials. 😅

  • @angiecoco4329
    @angiecoco4329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! I'm making this right now and I was wondering what the final measurements were for the orange border on the bottom of the vest? I'm at 11 rows right now and it already looks kinda thick, not sure if it's because of the yarn I used

    • @Aliyah_ck
      @Aliyah_ck 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m going through the same problem.I want to know the exact measurements of the vest

  • @lisahideux8469
    @lisahideux8469 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey ! I'm about to start this tutorial but I have a question : if I use a cable of 80cm for my needles is it ok ?

  • @kennethabalu4519
    @kennethabalu4519 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is amazing 🥺💕

  • @deni.a9931
    @deni.a9931 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is easy to understand! Thank you💕

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's good to hear, thank you (:

  • @mous40
    @mous40 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff mena :p clearly you've got a knack for this youtube stuff.

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      hehe thanks mous! 🙃

  • @biancarebelo1658
    @biancarebelo1658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hii! I was wondering, do the needles need to be circular? I don't have those at home and I really want to knit along. Hope you'll respond!

  • @sueharrop4337
    @sueharrop4337 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Mena, I really love the video. I'm fairly new to knitting, but with all the guidance I think I will be able to make this vest. Could I ask, regarding the pattern...both lots of instructions say "front of vest"...is the second lot of instructions actually for the back of the vest?? Many thanks Sue xx

  • @emilygriffiths7179
    @emilygriffiths7179 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you stitch it all the way down the side when doing this vest. I love the way your version turned out but my vests usually go all the way down?

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes you can stitch it all the way down :)

  • @chrstnsltr
    @chrstnsltr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this video. So detailed and I learned a lot from it!!! Thank you for making this

    • @mena_makes
      @mena_makes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I'm glad to hear it (:

  • @detectivetoga
    @detectivetoga 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Will 61cm circular needles work for this as well? I can’t find any shorter :(