This easy-to-follow knitting pattern and step-by-step video tutorial will guide you through the steps to create a cozy and stylish chunky sweater vest using super bulky yarn. The thick yarn and basic knitting techniques make this pattern perfect for beginners and experienced knitters alike. The finished vest will be a versatile addition to your wardrobe, perfect for layering over a long-sleeved shirt or pairing with your favorite jeans.

Check out the video tutorial!

Size Guide + Finished Measurements
The pattern is written in 8 sizes, 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 ), with a finished bust size of 37 (40, 43, 46.5, 49.5, 53, 56, 59) in/ 92 (100, 108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148) cm. It is intended to have about 4-8 in/10-20.5 cm of positive ease so pick a size that will provide the intended ease. For example, if you’re a 36 in/90 cm bust, a size 3 would be appropriate for about 6 in/15 cm of positive ease.

Yarn
Approximately 320 (344, 387, 419, 465, 500, 550, 580) yards or 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick + Quick yarn (223 yds/204 m per 12oz/340g skein; 100% recycled polyester) or any other super bulky weight yarn that meets gauge. Color shown is Silver.

Needles
9mm (US 13) 32 in/80cm or 40 in/100 cm circular knitting needles (for the body)
8mm (US 11) 24 in/60 cm circular knitting needles (for armhole and neckband ribbing)
Or knitting needles needed to obtain correct gauge.

Gauge
10 STS + 13 Rows = 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch on main needles.