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!