This vest has a simple construction and is worked flat and the neck is picked up and worked in the round. Do a crew neck or a v-neck. It has a boxy, oversized look and gives you that nonchalant vibe ;).
Materials:
-1 (1.5) 1.5 (2) 2.5 (3) 3 (3.5) 3.5 skeins(s) of color A, 100g/100m
-1 (1.5) 1.5 (2) 2.5 (3) 3 (3.5) 3.5 skeins(s) of color B, 100g/100m
Gauge:
10 stitches x 16 rows in stockinette on 8mm needles to make 4” x 4” square, note that cables tend to make things smaller
Suggested Yarns:
Wool and the Gang, Alpachino Merino
Wool and the Gang, Feeling Good Yarn (held double)
Knit Picks, Biggo
Drops, Andes
Malabrigo Yarn, Chunky
We are Knitters, Squish Yarn
Any Bulky weight yarn
Measurements:
XS:
Width - 16”
Length - 15”
Small:
Width - 18”
Length - 16”
Medium:
Width - 20”
Length - 17”
Large:
Width - 22”
Length - 18”
XL:
Width - 24”
Length - 19”
2X:
Width - 26”
Length - 20”
3X:
Width - 28”
Length - 21”
4X:
Width - 30”
Length - 22”
5X:
Width - 32”
Length - 23”
This pattern is suitable for advanced beginners! You should be familiar with stockinette stitch, increases, and working in the round! This pattern is suitable for a first time cable project. This pattern uses the following techniques: decreases, three needle bind-off, and intarsia. I’ll be posting tutorials on my instagram!
Check on my instagram @karas.knit.eng and the tag #halfandhalfvest for more images!
