Memphis Vest Knit Tutorial: How This Handmade Vest Comes Together

The Memphis Vest is a beautiful knitting project with a structured design that comes together in several clear sections. Instead of being worked all at once, this vest is divided into the back piece, front piece, collar, and straps, making the construction easier to follow step by step.

In this tutorial, you’ll see how each part is built and connected so the finished vest has a clean, wearable shape. It’s a helpful project to watch closely if you enjoy learning how knitted garments are assembled from individual pieces.

How the Memphis Vest Is Knitted in Separate Pieces

The Memphis Vest starts with the back piece, which forms the foundation of the garment. After that, the front piece is knit separately, giving the vest its main shape before the finishing details are added.

Once the main body pieces are complete, stitches are picked up to knit the collar. This step helps frame the neckline and gives the vest a more polished look. The final step is picking up stitches again to knit the straps, which complete the structure of the vest.

Working in sections can make a garment feel more approachable because each part has its own purpose. The video is especially useful for seeing how the different pieces come together and how the finishing steps help turn the project into a wearable handmade vest.

Follow the Memphis Vest Knit Tutorial Step by Step

Use the video below to follow the full Memphis Vest process, from knitting the back and front pieces to adding the collar and straps. Watching the steps in order can help you understand the construction more clearly, especially when it comes time to pick up stitches for the finishing details.

Source: Susan's Family 蘇蘇姐家

This Memphis Vest is a lovely project if you want to practice garment construction while creating something stylish and handmade. Take your time with each section, and use the tutorial as a visual guide whenever you need to check the next step.

Happy knitting,
Hannah