Cuddle Vest

The Cuddle Vest is designed to feel like a warm, gentle hug. It is a simple boxy vest with a slightly cropped silhouette and a relaxed fit. It is a lightweight layering piece but is also comfortable to wear on its own.

WORKFLOW
The vest is knitted bottom up. Divided into back and front and then worked flat. Armholes and neckline are shaped through decreases. Shoulders are joined and finished with 1x1 ribbing around the neckline and armholes.

SKILL LEVEL
Beginner: Simple construction makes it a great project for beginner knitters who feel ready to knit their first garment. At the same time it’s a quick and relaxing project for more experienced knitters.

SIZING AND MEASUREMENTS
Sizes: XS-S-M-(L-XL-2X)-3X-4X-5X
To fit bust: 76-86-97-(107-117-127)-137-147-157cm / 30-34-38-(42-46-50)-54-58-62in

Finished garment measurements includes 6-7cm /2.5in of positive ease.

Full length from shoulder to hem: 45-47-49-(51-53-55)-56-58-59cm / 17,5-18,5-19,5-(20-21-21,5)-22-22,5-23in
Width at the widest point: 41-46-51-(57-62-67)-72-77-82 / 16-18-20-(22,5-24,5-26,5)-28,5-30,5-32,5in

MATERIALS ✂️🧶
Yarn:
Børstet Alpakka by Sandnes Garn (50g = 110m) - 96% brushed alpaca, 4% nylon.
Skeins: 3-3-4-(4-4-5)-5-6-6
Weight (g/oz): 121-138-160-(182-204-226)-248-275-297g / 4.3-4.9-5.6-(6.4-7.2-8.0)-8.7-9.7-10.5oz
Length (m/yds): 266-304-352-(400-449-497)-545-605-653m / 291-333-385-(438-491-544)-596-662-714yds
The pattern includes a more detailed yarn estimate for the color blocked version.

Needles:
7mm (US 10.75) / 80-100cm (32-40in) circular needles for the body
6mm (US 10) / 60cm (24in) and 80-100cm (32-40in) circular needles for the ribbing
one 7mm (US 10.75) needle for the three-needle bind off (optional)

Other Materials:
Tapestry needle and a stitch marker.

GAUGE
13,5 sts x 18 rows = 10x10cm (4x4in) on 7mm (US 10.75) needles in stockinette stitch flat after blocking.

TECHNIQUES
Decreases (K2tog, P2tog, SSK, SSP)
1x1 ribbing
Picking up stitches
Three-needle bind-off
Italian bind-off
*notes for beginners on how to simplify complicated techniques included.

WHAT’S INCLUDED 💌:
Detailed step-by-step instructions written in English
Abbreviations and techniques list
Techniques descriptions and notes for beginners on how to simplify complicated techniques
Digital download (PDF format)
Links for video tutorials
Instructions on how to adjust the length

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I have put so much love and effort into this pattern to make it easy to follow, fun and manageable for beginners and still enjoyable for more experienced knitters. I wish you happy knitting and can’t wait to see your finished project by #cuddlevest hashtag on instagram ❤️