Description
The Mama Knows Vest Cardivest is a seamless, 2 buttoned, cropped vest that’s the perfect use of your leftover yarn! You can wear it over a tank top, t-shirt, turtleneck, or even on it’s own, making it the most versatile item in your closet. Made with super chunky yarn, you’ll be done in a matter of hours - the perfect in(vest)ment of your time!

Size guide
The pattern includes directions for 5 sizes. The cardivest is designed to be boxy and cropped, but you can modify the body to make it longer!

Size 1
Width: 17”
Length: 15.5”

Size 2
Width: 17”
Length: 16.5”

Size 3
Width: 18.5”
Length: 17.5”

Size 4
Width: 20”
Length: 18.5”

Size 5
Width: 21.5”
Length: 19.5”

Needles
10mm/US15 circular needles – 36”
15mm/US19 circular needles – 36”

Yarn
SUPER CHUNKY | 4wpi
Weight: 80m = 200 gr
2(2)2(2)2.5 skeins in Colour A
1 skein in Colour B

Recommended Yarns

• Crazy Sexy Wool from Wool and the Gang
• The Wool from We Are Knitters

Substitute yarns
Note that these are merely suggestions, these yarns have not been tested on the pattern. Some adjustments in tension, gauge, and yardage may be required

• The Chunky Wool - Stitch and Story
• Drops Polaris - Drops
• Cosy On Up - Knitcraft
• Sirdar Adventure - Sirdar
• Tuff Puff - Knitpicks
• Mayflower - Molly
• Naturally Soft Super Chunky - MillaMia
• Chunky - Durable
• Cozy Yarn - Buttercream

Gauge
(10cm/4” x 10cm/4”)
~ 9 sts x 12 rows in 1x1 rib
~ 6 sts x 10 rows in stockinette stitch

For more images, check out the #mamaknowsvest on Instagram!

Happy knitting!!

This pattern is for personal, private use only. You may not copy, resell, or even share the pattern for free. Neither are you allowed to sell items produced from this pattern for commercial use.

This pattern will also be available on Etsy here.