This classic sweater vest pattern uses stripes and slip stitches to provide an interesting texture! The vest is worked in the round from the bottom up to the underarms, and then divided into front and back sections and worked flat. Knit up in worsted weight yarn, this sweater vest goes fast!

This pattern is written for sixes S-5X, with an intended positive ease of 1-3”. The finished chest measurements per size are as follows:

36”, 40”, 44”, 48”, 52”, 56”, 60”, 64”

Worsted Weight Yarn: Sample Shown in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Tweed, 80% Wool, plied, tweedy, 110 yards (101 meters) in 50g
C1- Blue – Prussian Heather, 390-420(400-440, 490-520, 500- 550, 590-620, 600-660, 790-720, 710-770) yards
C2 - Gray – Flagstone Heather, 390-420(400-440, 490-520, 500- 550, 590-620, 600-660, 790-720, 710-770) yards