These are instructions for how to knit a basic, boxy fisherman vest. Rather than prescribing a yarn size, gauge, or number of stitches, this pattern will have you take your own measurements and knit to your own preferences. As such, it’s less of a traditional knitting pattern and more of a general guide for how to knit a vest. You can use whatever yarn you want and customize it however you want - the final look is up to you!

This “template” format, along with the fact that this pattern has not been tested by other knitters, is why I have decided to make this pattern a free download. I hope you have fun knitting it!