One knit. Two ways to wear it.
Flip Friday is a simple, relaxed knitting project that transforms into two completely different looks.
Wear the V-opening at the front for an easy belted vest, then flip the same garment around, tie the belt at the back, and wear it as a modern top with a deep V-back.
The garment is worked flat with simple shaping, seamless shoulders, and minimal finishing. The textured stitch pattern creates a lightweight, open fabric with beautiful drape.
It’s a great project for confident beginners who are ready to make a wearable garment without complicated construction.
Why You’ll Love Flip Friday
- Two looks from one finished garment
- Worked flat
- Seamless shoulder construction
- Simple 2-row textured stitch pattern
- Minimal neckline shaping
- Adjustable belt
- Beginner-friendly construction
- Step-by-step video tutorial available
Sizes
The pattern includes:
XS, S/M, and L/XL
The finished garment is designed with positive ease for a relaxed fit.
Needles & Gauge
Needles: 4.5 mm / US 7
Gauge:
13 sts × 15 rows = 10 cm / 4 in in the main textured stitch pattern after light blocking.
Choose a yarn that gives you a soft fabric with good drape.
How Flip Friday Is Constructed
The garment begins with two mirrored front panels worked separately from the hem upward.
A narrow knitted edge runs along the front opening of each panel. After working the body to the required length, a small amount of shaping creates the V-neck.
The front-edge stitches are then continued to form two short back-neck extensions.
These extensions are joined at the center back, creating the neckline and connecting the two sides of the garment.
The remaining front stitches are then joined with stitches picked up along the neckline, and the back is worked downward until it matches the front length.
Finally, the side seams are joined while leaving the upper sections open for the armholes.
A long knitted belt completes the design.
Free Video Tutorial
Prefer learning visually?
A free step-by-step Flip Friday video tutorial is available on YouTube, so you can follow the construction directly from the video even if you do not use the written PDF.
The video walks through the main construction and techniques used in the garment.
Want the Complete Written Pattern?
If you prefer having everything organized in one place while you knit, the Flip Friday PDF pattern includes the full written instructions along with:
- Instructions for all sizes
- Complete stitch counts
- Finished measurements
- Detailed front-panel instructions
- V-neck shaping
- Back-neck construction
- Back instructions
- Belt instructions
- Finishing guidance
- Garment schematic
- Helpful construction photo
- Links and QR codes for supporting video tutorials
Download the Flip Friday PDF Pattern
🧶 Get the complete Friday Flip PDF here:
Download from Ravelry
Download from Etsy
The video tutorial and PDF can be used independently or together—the video is ideal for visual guidance, while the PDF gives you the complete written pattern, sizing, measurements, schematic, and an easy reference to keep beside you as you knit.
Knit it once. Flip it. Wear it your way.
