The Fluffy Fleece Vest is an oversized teddy-style vest with the look of a fleece vest. The dropped shoulders, generous positive ease, and wide armholes make it wearable over both a fitted shirt and a sweater.

The vest is knitted top down with a single strand of Yarn A. Initially, stitches are cast on for the back and knitted in stockinette stitch with increases for the armholes. Then, stitches are cast on at the shoulders and the neckline is shaped for the front edgings. All parts are joined under the armholes, and the rest of the vest is knitted in stockinette stitch. Finally, the edges of the armholes and the entire outer border of the vest are finished with an I-cord made from Yarn B

Sizes:
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6)

Bust circumference:
70-80 (80-90) 90-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) cm
27.5–31.5 (31.5–35.5) 35.5–39.5 (39.5–43.5) 43.5–47.5 (47.5–51) in

Bust circumference of this vest:
110 (118) 128 (136) 148 (160) cm
43.5 (46.5) 50.5 (53.5) 58.5 (63) in

Sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) correspond to clothing sizes XS-S (S-M) M-L (L-XL) XL-XXL (3XL-4XL). The vest is designed with a positive ease of approximately 35 cm (14 in). If you are between two sizes, choose based on whether you prefer a looser or a more fitted look. Exact measurements of the vest can be found on the last page. The vest shown in the photo is size 2, worn by a person with a height of 164 cm (5’4”) and a positive ease of 35 (14 in) cm

Needles:
4,0 mm (US 6) and
5,0 mm (US 8) circular knitting needles

Gauge:
13 stitches and 22 rows = 10x10 cm (4x4 in) after blocking, knitted in stockinette stitch on 5.0 mm (US 8) needles

Yarn:
For the body (Yarn A):
250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) g Teddy Dear by Gepard Garn (50 g / 75 m, 50% Merino, 40% Alpaca, 10% Polyamide)
or
250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) g Nera Orsetto by Lana Grossa (50 g / 75 m, 60% Merino, 40% Alpaca)
Or any other yarn that meets gauge.

For the I-Cord edging (Yarn B):
50 (50) 50 (50) 100 (100) g Woolia by Gepard Garn (50 g / 132 m, 100% Wool)
or
Cool Wool Big by Lana Grossa (50 g / 120 m, 100% Merino)
Or any Aran weight yarn.

The yarn and colour shown in the pictures are Teddy Dear and Woolia by Gepard Garn in the colour 420 Bubblegum for the pink version and Teddy Dear and Woolia by Gepard Garn in the colour 532 Klar Bla for the blue version. The burgundy version is knitted out of Nera Orsetta by Lana Grossa in the colour 05 nad Cool Wool Big by Lana Grossa in 1035.