ABOUT
This slipover vest is worked flat, beginning with the back. Despite being worked flat, there is very minimal purling due to the texture, the only purling is part of the ribbing! The texture is made by knitting and slipping stitches, while changing colours. 4 colours are used, although fifth could be used for the collar and edges. The slipover can be worn with some buttons undone for a side split, or with all done up for extra warmth. The sample was knit using non superwash yarn, for an extra wooly feel.

SIZES
1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9 (10, 11, 12)

Size 1 chest circumference: 32 inches | 81 cm
Size 2 chest circumference: 36 inches | 90 cm
Size 3 chest circumference: 40 inches | 101 cm
Size 4 chest circumference: 44 inches | 111 cm
Size 5 chest circumference: 48 inches | 121 cm
Size 6 chest circumference: 52 inches | 131 cm
Size 7 chest circumference: 56 inches | 141 cm
Size 8 chest circumference: 60 inches | 151 cm
Size 9 chest circumference: 64 inches | 162 cm
Size 10 chest circumference: 68 inches | 172 cm
Size 11 chest circumference: 72 inches | 183 cm
Size 12 chest circumference: 76 inches | 193 cm

EASE
This cardigan can fit however you like! I knit the sample to fit the intended wearer with 0 - 4 inches of positive ease. When selecting a size, I would encourage you to think about how you like things to fit your own body. If you like a closer-fitting garment, choose a Finished Chest Circumference with -2 to 0 inches of negative ease. If you like a looser-fitting garment, choose a Finished Chest Circumference with 2 - 4, or more, inches of positive ease.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Your yardage will depend on your gauge, size and yarn chosen. These are estimates based on testing.

DK Weight Yarn
100 grams of each of 4 colours, optional 5th colour for a contrasting hem and collar.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
use size needed to obtain gauge, these are the sizes I was able to obtain gauge with:

MAIN NEEDLES: 5.0mm circular needles, 32 inches / 80 cm or longer.

RIBBING: 4.5mm circular needles, 32 inches / 80 cm or longer.
RIBBING: 4.0mm circular needles, 32 inches / 80 cm or longer.

NOTIONS

• darning needle, to weave in ends
• 12 locking stitch markers
• 2 of any stitch markers
• scissors, or other tool for breaking the yarn
• optional: blocking tools
• optional: buttons (4 - 8, approximately ⅞ inch in diameter)

GAUGE
20 sts x 36 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm square

TECHNIQUES
Knitting & Purling
Increasing & Decreasing
Tubular Bind-Off
Slipping Stitches
Working Flat
Picking Up Stitches
Ribbing