The Happy Granny Vest is a lovely vest using the granny stitch that will instantly make you happy. The vest is worked from the top down. Make a woolen version to keep you warm in the winter or make a thinner cotton vest to give your summer outfit a happy boost. Play with a pop of color, with stripes or make it a neutral staple in your wardrobe. Make your vest in the way that makes you the happiest.

The vest is made top down in DK weight yarn (or yarns held toghether to get a DK weight).

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Finished garment chest measurements:
75 (85, 95, 105, 115) (125, 135, 145, 155, 165) cm

5 to 15 cm of positive ease is recommended, meaning you should choose a size that is 5 to 15 cm larger than your own chest measurement. For example: with a chest circumference of 117 cm, you would make size 6 (125 cm). For a more oversized look you can go up a size to create more ease to your final garment.

Gauge
5 granny stitch clusters and 9 rows = 10 by 10 cm.
Blocked on a 5,5 mm crochethook.
Not having the same gauge will affect the result of your garment.

Yarn
This vest can be made in a variety of DK weight yarns (220 - 300 m per 100g) , or with yarns held toghether to get a DK weight)
Examples of used yarns by testers of the Happy Granny Vest are: Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino; Drops Belle; Holst Garn Coast or Supersoft (both held double)

Yardage
550 (600, 650, 700, 750) (850, 950, 1050, 1100, 1200) meters

Skill level
From the adventurous beginner to the very experienced crocheter

Enjoy your Happy Granny Vest!

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