Open Side Vest — Oversized Tie-Side Pullover Vest
This vest closes at the side with ties, making it endlessly versatile — pair it with a dress for an elegant look, or layer it over an oversized flannel shirt and jeans for a relaxed, effortless style. The oversized design drops down over the shoulders, and the long V-neck and deep back shoulder shaping create a well-balanced fit for petite and plus sizes alike. The Laja yarn is very lightweight and incredibly comfortable to wear.
This vest is worked back and forth from the bottom-up. The back shoulders are shaped with short rows. The front shoulders are not shaped at all, and wrap over the top of the shoulder to be joined to the back using a 3-needle bind-off.
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Sizes
X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large) (2X-Large, 3X-Large, 4X-Large, 5X-Large)
To fit bust: 76–86.5 (86.5–96.5, 96.5–106.5, 106.5–117, 117–127) (127–137, 137–147.5, 147.5–157.5, 157.5–167.5) cm
30–34 (34–38, 38–42, 42–46, 46–50) (50–54, 54–58, 58–62, 62–66)“

Finished Measurements

• Crossback Width: 51 (56, 60.5, 66.5, 71) (76, 80.5, 87, 91.5) cm 20 (22, 23.75, 26.25, 28) (30, 31.75, 34.25, 36)“
• Total Length: 64 (65.5, 66.5, 67.5, 68.5) (69, 71, 72.5, 74.5) cm 25.25 (25.75, 26.25, 26.5, 27) (27.25, 28, 28.5, 29.25)“

Yarn
Michell & CIA Laja 43% alpaca, 43% wool, 14% nylon: 150 m (164 yds) / 50 g; Bulky
Black (FJ1453): 7 (8, 9, 10, 10) (11, 12, 13, 14) balls
1027 (1140, 1242, 1371, 1481) (1593, 1719, 1876, 2017) m 1125 (1250, 1360, 1500, 1620) (1745, 1880, 2055, 2210) yds

Needles

• 5.5 mm (US 9) 60 cm (24″) or longer circular needles — body
• 5 mm (US 8) 60 cm (24″) or longer circular needles — neckband and hem

Adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions

• Stitch markers
• Locking stitch markers
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
• Tapestry needle

Gauge (5.5 mm / US 9 needle, after blocking)
13 sts and 21 rows = 10 cm (4″) in Stockinette stitch, using 2 strands of yarn held together