The Conch Sleeveless Vest is a soft, summery shell with a touch of whimsy and a whole lot of charm. Worked in smooth stockinette to let Noro Sonata’s subtle tonal shifts shine, it’s finished with appliquéd leaves, tiny berries and embroidered chain-stitch vines that trail organically across the fabric. Light, breathable and beautifully textured, this piece feels equal parts wearable art and mindful-making joy.
 
What’s Inside the Kit
 
Your kit includes:
3 to 5 balls of Noro Sonata in your selected colourway (quantity depends on size)
A special gift, just for you
Packed with care and joy
 
Optional add-on:
Add the 26th Edition of the Noro Magazine which includes over 30 patterns, including the Conch Sleeveless Knitted Vest pattern ($10 extra for the magazine - recommended if you do not already have a copy- RRP: $19.95)
 
Not included:
3.25 mm (US 3) needles
3.5 mm (US 4) needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Tapestry needle
Ball winding service. You can purchase that separately here!
 
Designed for Makers Like You
 
This vest is ideal for knitters who enjoy simple, soothing fabric paired with thoughtful finishing touches. The body of the top is worked in relaxing stockinette, while the appliqué leaves and embroidered vines invite you to slow down, play with placement and create a piece that feels truly your own.
 
Suitable for intermediate knitters
Stockinette body shows off Sonata’s tonal depth
Eyelet-garter trims finish the neckline, armholes and hem
Leaf and berry motifs are knit separately and appliquéd
Chain-stitch embroidery adds movement and gentle texture
Fully customisable motif placement: design your own garden
 
If you love projects that balance calm, rhythmic knitting with artistic flair, this vest will feel like a deeply satisfying make.
 
Spun with Purpose
 
Noro Sonata brings a lightweight, silky touch to this vest, elevating the fabric with its delicate sheen and tonal blending. Mostly plant-based and soft against the skin, it’s ideal for warm weather layers and year-round versatility.
 
This yarn is:
A luxurious blend of cotton, viscose, silk and polyamide
Smooth and breathable
Naturally drapey with a gentle sheen
Subtly tonal for depth without overpowering the design
Comfortable for all-day wear
 
Sonata’s colour story enhances every stitch, turning even simple stockinette into something quietly beautiful.
 
Made to Be Made
 
The Conch Sleeveless Vest is endlessly wearable: feminine, breezy and perfect for layering across the seasons.
 
Style it:
With linen trousers for a fresh, coastal-inspired look
Tucked into a skirt for soft, romantic charm
Under a blazer for a polished, textural twist
On its own during warm weather for effortless everyday elegance
 
It’s a quick, engaging project that results in a piece you’ll love to reach for again and again.
 
Your Next Mindful Make
 
There’s something uplifting about adding hand-worked motifs: the patience, the intention, the slow layering of texture and meaning. Let the rhythm of the stitches and the gentle warmth of Noro Sonata guide you into your next creative flow.