This vest is perfect for those just starting out on their knitting journey, featuring basic circular knitting techniques with knit and purl stitches. The boxy shape makes it an effortless layering piece, ideal for late summer and autumn. The vest is worked in the round up to the armhole, after which you’ll divide the work to create the front and back panels separately. Finishing touches include seaming the shoulders and adding ribbing to the armholes and neck.

With detailed, step-by-step written instructions and clear charts, you’ll easily navigate through the pattern. By the end of this project, you’ll have mastered basic circular knitting techniques, learned how to read charts, and discovered the joy of creating stylish stripes.

SKILL LEVEL
Beginner friendly

SIZE
S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL)

MEASUREMENTS
Small
Width - 19’’ Length -19’’
Medium
Width -21’’ Length -20’’
Large
Width -22’’ Length -21’’
XL
Width -24’’ Length -22’’
2XL
Width -26’’ Length -23’’
3XL
Width -27’’ Length -24’’

YARN:
Drop brushed alpaca 25g/= approx 153 yds (140 m)/ skein

YARDAGE :
(holding 2 strands)
3 (3) 4 (4) 5 (5) skeins of Color A : #15, light sea green 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) skeins of Color B: #16, black
1(1) 2 (2) 3 (3) skeins of Color C: #27, rainforest dew

Yarn Alternatives:
(holding single strand)
Wool and the gang Take Care Mohair Debbie Bliss Nell
Navia Fipa

NEEDLES
8mm (US size 11) circular needle 24’’ or 36’’ cable (60 or 80 cm)
10mm( US size 15) circular needle 24’’ or 36’’ cable (60 or 80 cm)
(Needle sizes are recommended, choose a size needed to achieve gauge)

GAUGE
11 sts x 15 rows = 4’’ x 4’’ (10 x10cm) in Stockinette stitch with 2 strands of yarn and 10mm needles

NOTIONS
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn or stitch holders