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The oversized Skep Vest, with its rich, allover waffle texture, can be thrown over any outfit to add a touch of cozy warmth. This simply constructed project is full of thoughtful details such as shoulder shaping, pockets, and snaps with faux cover buttons.

Difficulty Easy

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 39 ¾ (44 ¼, 49, 53 ½, 58)“ circumference at underarm with ¾” front band. Sample shown measures 39 ¾“, modeled with 5 ¾” positive ease.

Yarn Brown Sheep Company Prairie Spun DK (100% wool; 256 yd (234 m)/ 3 ½ oz (100 g)): #150 Parchment, 8 (10, 12, 14, 16) balls.

Hook Size 3 mm and E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Tapestry needle; 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) 7⁄8” buttons; 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) snaps.

Gauge 21 sts and 9 rows = 4” in waffle st patt with smaller hook, blocked.

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NOTES

• This vest is worked in one piece from the bottom up to the armholes then separated into the fronts and the back. It has two built-in front pockets.

• The stitch pattern creates a very stretchy fabric, so it is important to block the swatch to get an accurate gauge before starting the pattern. The sample gauge was measured with vest lying flat.