Highland Alpaca Boucle Duffle Vest by Daeri Kim (Banul)

Highland Alpaca Boucle Duffle Vest

Knitting
September 2025
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
7.0 mm
262 - 350 yards (240 - 320 m)
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL / Sample size - S
English
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• Materials: Highland Alpaca Boucle (1 ball = 100 g / 80 m ≒ 3.5 oz / 87.5 yd) 3 (3) 3 (3) 3 (4) 4 balls, 3 pairs of Toggle Buttons

• Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL / Sample size - S

• Bust circumference: 96 (100) 106 (112) 122 (128) 132 cm 37.8 (39.4) 41.7 (44.1) 48 (50.4) 52 in

• Length: 48 (50) 51 (52) 54 (56) 58 cm 18.9 (19.7) 20 (20.5) 21.3 (22) 22.8 in

• Needles: 7mm interchangeable needles, 80cm 32 in cable, locking stitch markers, stitch markers, tapestry needle

• Gauge: 9 sts 16 rows (7mm needles, 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in stockinette stitch)


A duffle vest worked in boucle yarn that is light and warm. The edges are finished in garter stitch instead of a separate rib, preventing curling while allowing the piece to be worked in one continuous piece. The highland alpaca boucle traps air for softness, warmth, and lightness when worn. Video tutorials are provided for the cast-on, attaching duffle buttons, and adding pockets. The bulky yarn allows for quick completion. While the pattern itself is easy, the yarn can be tricky, so it is recommended for knitters comfortable with both knit and purl stitches.

  • This pattern includes a tutorial video.