The Fuzzy Textures Sweater Vest

This design began (as many of mine do) with an unexpected yarn purchase. Of course, the trip to the yarn store had been intentional, but I hadn’t been looking for a fuzzy, textured cake yarn. Yet by some miracle, it ended up in my cart, and I took it home with me.
As with all sporadic yarn purchases, I wasn’t sure what I would create with it. All I knew is I loved its unique quirkiness. The fun challenge was in finding a project and a stitch pattern that would highlight the distinctive traits of this yarn, while still working well with more common yarns. The end result has a simple, repetitive stitch pattern coupled with thick, bulky yarn, which makes for a fun, quick project that is cozy and stylish.

Finished Sizes:
Instructions given to fit size X-small; changes for small, medium, large, X-large, 2X-large, 3X-large, 4X-large and 5X-large are in ()
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished Body Circumference: 28” (32”, 36”, 40”, 44”, 48”, 52”, 56”, 60”)
Finished Length: Customizable

The body length and neck length of this pattern are customizable. I made mine with a long turtle neck and slightly cropped body, but it looks just as cute with a shorter neck and longer body.

Materials:
I used Caron Latte Cakes, which is a 58% Acrylic, 42% Nylon, #5 Bulky weight yarn.
Any yarn of similar weight would work.
Approximately 800 (900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600) yds.
6.5mm Hook
6mm Hook
Stitch Markers
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Measuring Tape

Difficulty:
Easy

This pattern has been tested by a number of experienced crocheters and I have provided many pictures within the pattern to help you along the way. If you run into trouble you are free to message me for help.