Cuddle Vest

CUDDLE VEST .PDF KNITTING PATTERN DESCRIPTION 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 in the round. 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 _____ I have put so much love and effort into this pattern to make it easy to follow, fun and manageable for beginers 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 ❤️ ______ About Marusique Stories ❤️ Hi there! My name is Maryna and I’m the heart and hands (and everything else frankly) behind Marusique Stories brand. When I was little, making things brought me the most joy. Now, as a mother to a small daughter, through work I explore the theme of healing and reconnecting with my own inner child. Every piece I create is handcrafted by me in my home studio in Prague, slowly and lovingly. Thank you for being a part of this journey. I hope knitting by my patterns will bring as much joy to your inner child as designing them have brought mine. Yours, Marusique! ❤