#741S Basic V-Neck Vest. Designed for sport weight yarn. Level: intermediate. Sizes 34 through 48. This versatile, easy-to-knit vest is worked on #5 needles. Like its counterpart, knit in worsted weight (pattern #741W), this vest can suit many wardrobe needs. Although photographed in homespun wool, Basic-V is elegant and dressy in silk or rayon blends, is a season-spanner in cotton or is soft, luxurious and elegant in alpaca or cashmere. A classic to suit the needs for both men and women, be it day or night, work or play.