Viktor the vest is a knitting pattern for creating a chunky vest. The vest is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. First, the neck ribbing is worked, then the shoulders, then the back and front part, and finally the body. Rib edges are worked at the bottom edge and along the armholes at the end and finished with an Italian cast-off for a neat and lovely finish.
The pattern calls for chunky weight yarn, resulting in a quick and satisfying knit. Enjoy the warmth and texture of a chunky vest that’s perfect for chilly days and cozy evenings.

Even though Viktor’s chart is attached you can easily elevate your vest to a personalized work of art with the inclusion of embroidery. The pattern includes instructions on how to add your favorite designs, motifs, or images to make your chunky vest uniquely yours.

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

BUST CIRCUMFERENCE
The sizes XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL) are designed to fit a chest circumference of 80-85 (85-90, 90-95, 95-100) (100-110, 110-120) cm / 31.5-33.5 (33.5-35.5, 35.5-37.5, 37.5-39.25) (39.25-43.25, 43.25-47.25)” and correspond to the European standard sizes 34-36 (36-38, 38-40, 40-42) (42-44, 44-46). Vest has an approx. 10 - 15 cm positive ease.

MEASUREMENTS

• bust circumference - 96 (100, 108, 112) (120, 128) cm / 37.75 (39.25, 42.5, 44) (47.25, 50.5)”
• back / front width incl. rib edges - 38 (40, 42, 42) (44, 46) cm / 15 (15.75, 16.5, 16.5) (17.5, 18)”
• total length - 48 (50, 56, 56) (64, 66) cm / 19 (19.75, 22.5, 22) (25.25, 26)”

GAUGE
10 stitches x 15 rows/rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4’’ on 9 mm / US 13 needles, in stockinette stitch, after blocking.

NEEDLES
7 mm / US -, 8 mm / US 11 40 cm / 16”, and 9 mm / US 13 80 cm / 32” or longer (for knitting using the magic loop technique while knitting in the round) circular needles.

YARN
5 (5) 6 (7) 8 (9) skeins of Hygge Wool by Novita (100% wool, 100 g - 60 m / 65 yds).

Additional yarn for embroidery, depending on your project.
For lobster, I was using two strands of Ombelle by Fonty (75% kid mohair - 20% wool - 5% polyamide, 50 g - 145 m / 158 yds).

NOTIONS
5 stitch markers (4 can be the same for shoulders + 1 unique for BOR), measuring tape, darning needle, scissors.

In case you are not familiar with some of the techniques additional videos will help you to understand the instructions - click here.

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