This textured vest works up quickly in super- bulky yarn. The neckband and armhole edgings are worked using short-row shaping for a slimming look. Use a lofty, light wool such as Imperial Yarn Bulky 2 Strand to create a thick and cozy vest.

Finished Size
32 (351⁄2, 41, 441⁄2, 48, 511⁄2)“ (81.5 90, 104, 113, 122, 131 cm) bust circumference and 25 (251⁄2, 261⁄4, 261⁄4, 27, 271⁄2)” (63.5 65, 66.5, 66.5, 68.5, 70 cm) long.

Shown in size 351⁄2” (90 cm).
Intended to be worn with 1–3” (2.5–7.5 cm) of positive ease.

Yarn
Bulky weight (#6 Super Bulky).
Main Color (MC): 296 (330, 378, 410, 442, 475) yd (271 302, 345, 375, 404, 434 m).
Contrast Color (CC): 69 (74, 88, 95, 106, 111) yd (63 67, 80, 87, 97, 101 m).

Shown here: Imperial Yarn Bulky 2 Strand (100% wool; 200 yd/4 oz cake): colors #02 Pearl gray (MC), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) cakes; #46 Quail (CC), 1 cake.

Needles
Size U.S. 11 (8 mm) 16” and 32” (40 and 80 cm) circular (cir).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Markers (m); stitch holders; 3 size U.S. 11 (8 mm) double-pointed needles (dpn) for shoulder bind-off; tapestry needle.

Gauge
9 sts and 161⁄2 rows = 4” (10 cm) over Broken Rib patt.

Errata: Page 26, Stitch Guide in top left corner: Broken Rib worked in Rnds should have Rnds 1 and 2 switched as follows:
Rnd 1: K1, p1; rep from.
Rnd 2: Knit.

Be sure the first waist shaping row takes place on an all-knit row.

Read more about this pattern on my blog.