knit vest

Yarn torso cover

A knit vest is a sleeveless sweater, typically pullover style, made from knitted fabric rather than woven material.

It layers over shirts for warmth without restricting arm movement: He wore a knit vest over his button-down.

The term distinguishes from suit vests or other tailored waistcoats.

Related
  • sweaterKnitted torso covering
  • woolSheared animal fiber
  • yarnTwisted strand for crafts
  • cableHeavy-duty woven line
  • ribbedWith raised parallel lines

sleeveless · layering · cozy · sweater weather · handknit · argyle · chunky · needles · stitches · waistcoat · preppy · old school · grandmother · autumn · warmth · buttoned · Fair Isle · vintage

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Opposites
sleeve coverage

knit vestcardigan

Front-opening knitted garment

turtleneck sweater · pullover · hoodie · sweatshirt

construction method

knit vestleather vest

Sleeveless hide jacket

denim vest · quilted vest · down vest · fleece vest · puffer vest

body coverage extent

knit vestjumpsuit

One-piece body garment

coveralls · onesie · unitard · knit dress · tube top

Family

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G