I’m a big fan of the vest, especially one with large front panels for a super chic style statement! BONUS POINTS: this one can also be worn upside down and cropped! The easy, repetitive seed stitches add a ton of visual interest and a toggle button closure adds to the versatility. You can wear this so many ways:

-Long and lean, past the waist
-Buttoned at the neckline with the neck folded down like a chunky turtleneck
-Upside down as a cropped vest with extra wide front panels
-Belted or buttoned, or belted AND buttoned - we all need options!

An understanding of the following is necessary:
Knit
Purl
Binding off, Casting on

Guidelines are given to create sizes XS, S, M, LG, XL, along with ways to customize this to your own body measurements.
You’ll need approximately 325-500 yards of a #5 or #6 yarn and US 17 circular or straight needles. Options are given for different yarn/needle combinations.

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