• The Paul Vest is worked top-down in stockinette stitch. First, the left and right shoulders are worked separately, then joined into one piece. Stitches are picked up for the back, then again for the right and left fronts. German Short Rows shape the shoulders for a better fit. Once all sections are complete, they are joined and worked straight. Stitches are then picked up along the armholes to work the folded edge in 1x1 rib in the round, which is then attached. Next, stitches are picked up for the folded neckline in 2x2 rib, worked back and forth, and attached. Finally, the right and left front edges are worked in double knitting with buttonholes.

• Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag #paulvest

The russet vest in the photo is made with Saga col. 128 & Tilia col. 350 by Filcolana SIZE M.

The grey vest in the photo is made with Cashmere Classic col. 519 by Cardiff Cashmere SIZE M.

Sizes:
XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL

Size guide:
The Paul Vest has a regular fit and is designed to have approx. 10 cm 4 in of positive ease with slightly reduced ease in larger sizes, to ensure a more comfortable fit. This means the garment’s measurements will be approx. 10 cm 4 in larger than your actual bust circumference.
The sizes XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 / 85-90 / 90-95 / 95-100 / 100-110 / 110-120 / 120-130 cm 31½-33½ / 33½-35½ / 35½-37½ / 37½-39½ / 39½-43¼ / 43¼-47¼ / 47¼-51¼ in.

Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the right size. For example, if your bust circumference is 92 cm 36½ in, you should knit a size M. If you are between sizes, choose the size based on how loose you prefer the garment to fit. Using the diagram with the finished garment measurements can be a helpful reference when deciding which size to select.

Finished measurements:
Circumference:
93 / 97 / 102 / 107 / 114 / 124 / 134 cm
36½ / 38 / 40½ / 42 / 45 / 48¾ / 52¾ in
Length:
56 / 57 / 58 / 59 / 61 / 63 / 65 cm
22 / 22½ / 22¾ /23¼ / 24 / 24¾ / 25½ in

Suggested yarn:
Filcolana (worked with two strands throughout the process):
150 / 150 / 150 / 200 / 200 / 250 / 250 g Saga by Filcolana 50 g = 300 m 328 yds & 100 / 100 / 125 / 125 / 150 / 150 / 175 g Tilia by Filcolana 25 g = 210 m 230 yds.

Cardiff Cashmere (worked with one strand throughout the process):
175-200 / 200 / 225 / 250 / 275 / 300 / 325 g Classic by Cardiff Cashmere 25 g = 110 m 120 yds.

Suggested needles:
Circular needles:
3 mm US 2½ 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 in
3.5 mm US 4 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 in
4 mm US 6 40, and 80 or 100 cm 16, and 32 or 40 in
5 mm US 8 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 in
Double-pointed needles:
3 mm US 2½

Notions:
4 or 5 x buttons (ø = 18 mm), stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle.

Gauge:
After washing and blocking:
23 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in stockinette stitch on 4 mm US 6 needles.
30 sts x 35 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in 2 x 2 rib on 3 mm US 2½ needles.
32 sts x 35 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in 1 x 1 rib on 3 mm US 2½ needles.
46 sts x 64 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in double knitting on 3 mm US 2½ needles. The stated gauge accounts for both layers of double knitting. The visible stitch and row count for each layer is half of the stated amount = 23 sts x 32 rows.

Please make sure to knit a swatch. Ensure that your swatch gauge matches the given one. If you cannot achieve the required gauge using the suggested needles, adjust your needle size to reach the correct gauge.

Difficulty:
ADVANCED ★★★★☆
You can read more about the difficulty levels here.