The Plaid Happy Vest is a fun-to-wear, V-neck vest that is perfect on its own or as a layering piece. This vest is worked in the round, from the bottom up, and then the front and back are worked flat separately before rejoining at the shoulders. A contrast color ribbing is worked around the neck and armhole openings, followed by surface crochet to create the colorful plaid design.

Pattern Details:

Skill Level: Beginner Knitter

Materials:
Main Colors (MC): Spun Cloud (100% wool; approx 100 yds (92 m) / 200 g)
MC1: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) 2, 2, 2, 2 skein(s) shown in Frosty Green

MC2: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) 1, 1, 2, 2 skein(s) shown in Evergreen

Contrast Colors (CC) 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) 2, 2, 2, 2 Mini Skein Sampler Kit(s) (approx 85 yds (78 m) / 164-170 g – 5 mini skeins of yarn included per kit, 17 yds (16 m) / skein) shown in Mustard

Needle Size:
Size US 17 (12.75 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needles or approx 2.25 mm smaller than larger needles

Size US 19 (15 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Size N/P (15 mm) crochet hook or approx 2.75mm smaller than smaller needles, for surface crochet

Gauge:
6.5 sts and 10 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked flat on larger needles, steam blocked

Note: Adjust larger needle size as needed to achieve gauge. For smaller needles, use needles approx. 2.25 mm smaller than larger needles. Use crochet hook approx 2.75mm smaller than smaller needles.

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

Finished Measurements:
33.5 (38.5, 41.5, 46.5, 49.5) 54.5, 57.5, 62.5, 65.5” / 83.5 (96.5, 103.5, 116.5, 123.5) 136.5, 143.5, 156.5, 163.5 cm finished chest circumference.

Fit Note: Recommended to be worn with 3-8” / 7.5-20 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit. Sample is shown in size 2 on a 31” / 77.5 cm chest with 7.5” / 19 cm of positive ease.

Please note any modifications to size or length may require additional yarn.

Pattern Designer: Cheryl Kubat

Note: This design is part of a Knitalong event and is not currently available on Ravelry as an individual pattern. If you have additional questions, please email hello@knitcollage.com. Thank you!