ABOUT
Softly Slipover Vest is worked top down with English Tailored Shoulders and includes options for two different necklines and two different closures. The pattern outlines 3 different yarn options for holding yarn double or triple. The edge bands are work alongside the knitting for minimal finishing. Choose between a round neck or a v-neck, buttons or ties. The pattern also includes instructions for adding short row bust darts and a version worked in the round.

SIZES
1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9 (10, 11, 12)

Size 1 chest circumference: 30 inches • 76 cm
Size 2 chest circumference: 34 inches • 86 cm
Size 3 chest circumference: 38 inches • 97 cm
Size 4 chest circumference: 42 inches • 107 cm
Size 5 chest circumference: 46 inches • 117 cm
Size 6 chest circumference: 50 inches • 127 cm
Size 7 chest circumference: 54 inches • 137 cm
Size 8 chest circumference: 58 inches • 147 cm
Size 9 chest circumference: 62 inches • 157 cm
Size 10 chest circumference: 66 inches • 168 cm
Size 11 chest circumference: 70 inches • 178 cm
Size 12 chest circumference: 74 inches • 189 cm

EASE
This vest can fit however you like! Anywhere between 0 - 6 inches of positive ease will work well. When selecting a size, I would encourage you to think about how you like things to fit your own body. If you like a closer-fitting garment, choose a Finished Chest Circumference with 0 to 2 inches of positive ease. If you like a looser-fitting garment, choose a Finished Chest Circumference with 6 or more inches of positive ease. Note that you can find Bust Dart instructions in the Tips, Tricks & Variations section, if you intend to work Bust Darts consider reading over this section before selecting a size.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Your yardage will depend on your gauge, size and yarn chosen. These are estimates based on testing.

OPTION 1: 1 strand of DK + 1 strand of lace
YARDS
DK: 443, 514, 602 (662, 744, 810) 886, 974, 1060 (1148, 1246, 1334)
Lace: 443, 514, 602 (662, 744, 810) 886, 974, 1060 (1148, 1246, 1334)

METERS
DK: 405, 470, 550 (605, 680, 740) 810, 891, 969 (1050, 1139, 1220)
Lace: 405, 470, 550 (605, 680, 740) 810, 891, 969 (1050, 1139, 1220)

OPTION 2: 2 strands of fingering weight in the same colour (yardage given is the total of both strands) + 1 strand of lace
YARDS
Fingering: 886, 1028, 1204 (1324, 1488, 1620) 1772, 1948, 2120 (2297, 2492, 2668)
Lace: 443, 514, 602 (662, 744, 810) 886, 974, 1060 (1148, 1246, 1334)
METERS
Fingering: 810, 940, 1101 (1211, 1361, 1481) 1620, 1781, 1939 (2100, 2279, 2440)
Lace: 405, 470, 550 (605, 680, 740) 810, 891, 969 (1050, 1139, 1220)

OPTION 3: 1 strand of fingering weight (A) + 1 strand of fingering weight (B; a different colour than A) + 1 strand of lace
YARDS
Fingering A: 443, 514, 602 (662, 744, 810) 886, 974, 1060 (1148, 1246, 1334)
Fingering B: 443, 514, 602 (662, 744, 810) 886, 974, 1060 (1148, 1246, 1334)
Lace: 443, 514, 602 (662, 744, 810) 886, 974, 1060 (1148, 1246, 1334)

METERS
Fingering A: 405, 470, 550 (605, 680, 740) 810, 891, 969 (1050, 1139, 1220)
Fingering B: 405, 470, 550 (605, 680, 740) 810, 891, 969 (1050, 1139, 1220)
Lace: 405, 470, 550 (605, 680, 740) 810, 891, 969 (1050, 1139, 1220)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
use size needed to obtain gauge, these are the sizes I was able to obtain gauge with:

MAIN FABRIC: 5.5mm circular needles, 32 inches / 80 cm or longer.

RIBBING NEEDLES: 4.5mm circular needles, 32 inches / 80 cm or longer.

NOTIONS
darning needle, to weave in ends
at least 2 locking stitch markers
2 of any stitch marker
scissors, or other tool for breaking the yarn
optional: blocking tools
optional: buttons (2 - 6, approximately 7/8 inch diameter)

GAUGE
16 sts x 22 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm square

TECHNIQUES
Knitting & Purling
Increasing & Decreasing
Tubular Bind-Off
Slipping Stitches
Working Flat
Picking Up Stitches
Ribbing

A massive thank you to all testers: Mizinma, saritageel, @philosomaker, McKenna Toner @KnitBetweenTheLines, Erin Smith, Jenni knittingispurple, slsknits, April @waterloggedartworks, Lich lichknights, @tanglesandstartlight, @sunfinley, skripsak, ShirleysWorld, doubletherazzle @adirondackknits, Michaela Forgeron mdforge, Megansnarfle, Courtney Shea @shea_crochet, Erin of Yarn Matter & those who wish to remain uncredited ♥️