The Vanilla Bean Vest's body is worked in one piece, back and forth in rows, to underarms. A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.

This pattern is a downloadable PDF file.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2X, 3X)
Knitted Measurements: Bust 39 (42, 45, 48, 51, 54)" Length 31 (31 1/2, 32, 32 1/2, 33, 33 1/2)"
Yarn: 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 12) hanks Tahki Yarns Big Montana in color #201 natural
Needles: One size 17 (12.75mm) circular needle, 32" long
Notions: One size Q (16mm) crochet hook; Stitch holders; Stitch markers; Yarn needle
Gauge: 8 sts and 14 rows = 4" in Pattern stitch 10 sts and 11 rows = 4" in K1, p1 rib