This vest is inspired by the knitted vests my father-in-law used to wear; V-neck vests, buttoned in front. He’d never wear them open, and neither would I – so I make a faux button band, and just attached it after knitting the vest itself in the round (avoiding miles and miles of purling…).

Finished garment measurements
Bust circumference: 95 – 101 – 110 – (120 – 128 – 136) – 149 – 159 cm / 37.4 – 40 – 43.3 (47.2 – 50.4 – 53.5) 58.7 – 62.6 in

Body length: 56 – 58 – 60 – (62 – 64 – 65) – 66 – 66 cm / 22 – 22.8 – 23.6 – (24.4 – 25.2 – 25.6) –26 – 26 in.

Fit
The Granny Vest is designed to be worn with 5-15 cm / 2-6 in positive ease.
If you wish to make changes to the length of the vest, make sure to do it before separating front and back!

Yardage
550 – 600 – 680 – (760 – 850 – 980) 1000 – 1160 meters DK-weight.

Please note that yardage is estimated and may vary between knitters!

Sample is knit in Silje DK, colorway Fiftyfabulous, from By Kiilerich: https://bykiilerich.com/collections/silje-dk
Yarn alternative: Juliette BFL, colorway Blurry Eyed, from Dream in Color Yarn: https://www.dreamincoloryarn.com/

Suggested needles
3 mm (size 2.5 US) circular 60 or 80 cm/24 or 32 in for ribbing (using magic loop where needed)
3,75 mm (size 5 US) circular 60 or 80 cm/24 or 32 in for body (using magic loop where needed)

Gauge
20 stitches x 28 rows/rounds in stockinette stitch on larger needle = 10x10 cm (4x4 inches)

Note: Needle size is just a suggestion. Adjust needle size if needed to obtain gauge! Pay extra attention to your gauge when working the sleeves. Many knitters tend to have a looser gauge when purling. If this happens to you, you will have to go down a needle size on purl rows!