The bulky daisy vest is an oversized vest knit in flat, stockinette panels and then sewn together. The garment is finished off with an icord edging, ties, and optional embroidery. The embroidery can be created using a chain st made with a tapestry needle, or a sl st made with a crochet hook.

PROJECT LEVEL
Easy/beginner

MATERIALS
Yarn
Bulky Yarn - 7 wpi
1 (XXS) - 225 yards/210 meters
2 (XS) - 225 yards/210 meters
3 (S) - 250 yards/230 meters
4 (M) - 300 yards/275 meters
5 (L) - 325 yards/300 meters
6 (XL) - 375 yards/345 meters
7 (2X) - 425 yards/390 meters
8 (3X) - 450 yards/415 meters
9 (4X) - 450 yards/415 meters
10 (5X) - 550 yards/505 meters

Worsted Weight Yarn - 9 wpi
1 (XXS) - 75 yards/70 meters
2 (XS) - 75 yards/70 meters
3 (S) - 75 yards/70 meters
4 (M) - 75 yards/70 meters
5 (L) - 75 yards/70 meters
6 (XL) - 75 yards/70 meters
7 (2X) - 100 yards/95 meters
8 (3X) - 100 yards/95 meters
9 (4X) - 100 yards/95 meters
10 (5X) - 100 yards/95 meters

Needles and Notions
6mm/US size 10 circular needles for body
5mm/US size 8 DPN or circular needles for icord edging and ties
5mm/US size H-8 crochet hook or tapestry needle for embroidery
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
4 x 4 in (10 x10 cm) = 12 sts x 16 rows with 6mm/US size 10 needles

SIZING
This vest is designed to have 3 in (7.5 cm) of positive ease. To decide on your size, take your bust measurement and add 3 in (7.5 cm). Sizes and bust measurements are listed below.
1 (XXS) - 31 in/79 cm
2 (XS) - 33 in/84 cm
3 (S) - 37 in/94 cm
4 (M) - 41 in/104 cm
5 (L) - 45 in/114 cm
6 (XL) - 49 in/124.5 cm
7 (2X) - 53 in/134.5 cm
8 (3X) - 57 in/145 cm
9 (4X) - 61 in/155 cm
10 (5X) - 65 in/165 cm

If you are knitting a size 1, 9, or 10 please contact me for a free pattern. I was unable to test knit these sizes. If you would like to test knit the size for me that would be wonderful and much appreciated!