An innovative construction gives this vest its doubled and puffed look and its resulting insulated warmth. Styled after a hiker’s quilted vest, this sporty piece will fit into everyday wear easily. Insert a zipper for closure or leave it open as shown.

Finished Size: 32 (35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50)” chest
Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Wool (100% wool; 135 yd 123 m/100 g): topaz, 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 10 sts and 14 rows = 4″ in St st in the rnd on larger needles with yarn doubled
Needles: Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32″ circular (cir) needle; Size 13 (9 mm): two 32″ cir needles
Notions: Spare 32″ circular, size 9 (5.5 mm) or smaller, 5 oz (143 g) of roving in white or matching color, yarn needle
Originally Published: Knitscene Fall 2008