Latest Version: January 31, 2025, ver. 1.1

The button band option has been added. This option includes a method for creating buttonholes without cutting the yarn.

SIZES
2XS (XS, S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
85 (91, 101, 109, 117) (125, 132, 140, 148) cm
33.5 (35.8, 39.8, 43, 46) (49, 52, 55, 58.3)”

The model in the photos has a chest circumference of
approximately 90cm 35.4”.

YARN
Gepard Garn Woolia (100% Wool, 50g / 132m)
6 (6, 7, 7, 8) (9, 9, 10, 11) balls or 705 (760, 840, 920, 1016) (1090, 1185, 1254, 1344) meters 771 (831, 919, 1006, 1111) (1192, 1296, 1371, 1470) yards of Aran weight yarn.

NEEDLES

• Large: US 8 (5mm) - 32-40” / 80-100 cm circular needles for the body
• Medium: US 7 (4.5mm) - 16” / 40cm circular needles for the armhole bands
• Small: US 4 (3.5mm) - DPNs for the opening border, pocket opening

GAUGE
20 stitches 31 rows / Large needles / 4x3 ribbing / 10x10cm 4x4” / after blocking.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, stitch holder, waste yarn, tapestry needle

CONSTRUCTION
The vest begins at the back, worked flat in a top-down method. Shoulder shaping is created using short rows, and the back is worked down to the underarms. Stitches are then picked up from the shoulders to work the front. At the underarms, the front and back are joined to knit the body. Stitches are picked up around the armhole openings to knit the armhole bands in the round. The edges along the fronts are finished with double knitting, and ties are created and attached at the chest. Stitches are picked up from the body to knit the pockets flat, which are then sewn onto the vest.