Hello Friend is worked top down on 4.5 mm / US 7 needles. First the top of the back is worked flat while shaping the shoulders and then the armholes. The back stitches are placed on hold while the front is worked. Stitches are then picked up on either side of the back shoulders while shaping the front neckline and then armholes. The two pieces are then joined to begin working in the round. A purl stitch between the front and the back pieces adds the illusion of a side seam.

Hello Friend is intended to be worn with 5-12.5 cm (2-5 in) of positive ease.

I have put together a YouTube video demonstrating how to make this vest from start to finish. I hope that if you are a new knitter this helps and I hope if you have knitting experience you find a new technique you will enjoy. Either way I hope that you feel as if you are knitting with a friend. You can find that video here:

https://youtu.be/beQlutfItC0

Hello Friend has 9 sizes available ranging from 71-76 (81-86, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 111.5-117) (122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158) cm 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-43, 44-46) (48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62) inches

I love Onling No. 1 yarn for this project as it is a light but warm yarn. Onling No. 1 is 75% Superfine wool 25% Angora. 50g = 180m 197 yds.
I have shown it knit in color 3368 Bolsena, 089 Alabama, 3563 Dark Grey, ACI Army, 2884 Lilac

3 (3, 4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins.