This vest has a simple construction and is worked flat and the neck is picked up and worked in the round. It has a boxy, oversized look and gives you that nonchalant vibe ;).

Measurements:
Small:
Width - 20”
Length - 15”
Shoulder - 8.5”

Medium:
Width - 22”
Length - 17”
Shoulder - 8.5”

Large:
Width - 24”
Length - 19”
Shoulder - 9”

XL:
Width - 26”
Length - 20”
Shoulder - 9”

2X:
Width - 28”
Length - 22”
Shoulder - 9.5”

3X:
Width - 30”
Length - 24”
Shoulder - 9.5”

Materials:

• 1 Pair of 12 mm circular needles, 24” cord Optional: 1 Pair of 12 mm, 16” cord (can substitute using magic loop method with your 24” cord). Can also use 12 mm double pointed needles
• 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 (3) skeins(s) of color A
• 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 (3) skeins of color B All yarn is 200g/80m (super bulky weight)

Gauge:
8 stitches x 12 rows makes a 4”x4” square

The pattern is suitable for beginners! You should be familiar with stockinette stitch! This pattern uses the following techniques: Three-needle bind off, intarsia, and picking up stitches. I’ll be posting tutorials on my instagram!

Check on my instagram @karas.knit.eng and the tag #halfandhalfvest for more images!