The Hollis Vest is a chunky color-work vest perfect for layering in crisp weather. Knit from the bottom up, flat, the design features a band of stranded color-work X’s and horizontal stripes. Simple armhole and neckline shaping are worked for a tailored fit in the bust. Afterwards, stitches are picked up along the fronts and neckline and a folded shawl ribbed collar is worked for a snug, cozy fit. An I-cord bind off is worked on the collar for a smooth, nicely finished edging. Knit up in just a few skeins of Purl Soho’s Big Good Wool, the Hollis Vest is the perfect quick-knit layering piece for your winter wardrobe!

Finished Dimensions:
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
37 (40.5, 44.5, 48, 51.75) (55.5, 59, 62.75, 66.5, 70)” / 94 (103, 113, 122, 131.5) (141, 150, 159.5, 169, 178) cm Bust circumference
Designed to fit with 2-4” / 5-10 cm positive ease

Materials:
Purl Soho Big Good Wool (100% Wool, 200g / 274 yards, Chunky Weight)
MC Winter Grass (Cream): Approximately 445 (510, 570, 630, 695) (760, 825, 895, 965, 1035) yards / 407 (466, 521, 576, 636) (695, 754, 818, 882, 946) meters OR 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins
CC Walking Stick (Brown): Approximately 100 (115, 125, 140, 155) (165, 180, 195, 210, 225) yards / 91 (105, 114, 128, 142) (151, 165, 178, 192, 206) meters OR 1 skein

Gauge:
13 sts and 15 rows over 4” / 10 cm in stockinette st worked flat, blocked

Needles:
Size 9 (5.5 mm) 32-40” / 81.5-101.5 cm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge, and additional needles of the same size for your preferred method of small circumference knitting (9”/ 23 cm circular, 2-circulars, DPNs or Magic Loop) for the armhole ribbing
Suggest sizing up for colorwork for even tension

Notions
Waste yarn or stitch holders
Stitch marker for beginning of round
2 locking stitch markers for marking garment shaping
Tapestry needle