Knitting Kit - Fluffy Fleece Vest by Johanna Reus

The Fluffy Fleece Vest is an oversized teddy-style vest, inspired by the classic fleece jacket look. Its dropped shoulders, generous positive ease, and wide armholes make it suitable for wearing over both a fitted top and a sweater.

The vest is knitted from the top down using a single strand of yarn A. You begin by casting on the back, which is knitted in stockinette stitch with increases to form the armholes. Stitches are then picked up at the shoulders, and the neckline is shaped to create the fronts.

All pieces are joined at the armholes, and the rest of the vest is knitted in stockinette stitch. To finish, the armhole edges and the entire outer edge of the vest are finished with an i-cord made with yarn B.

Sizes

1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6)

Bust:
70–80 (80–90) 90–100 (100–110) 110–120 (120–130) cm
27½–31½ (31½–35½) 35½–39½ (39½–43½) 43½–47½ (47½–51) in

Finished vest bust:
110 (118) 128 (136) 148 (160) cm
43½ (46½) 50½ (53½) 58½ (63) in

Sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) approximately correspond to clothing sizes XS–S (S–M) M–L (L–XL) XL–XXL (3XL–4XL).

The vest is designed to be worn with approximately 35 cm (14 in) of positive ease. If you are between sizes, choose based on whether you prefer a looser or more fitted fit. The exact measurements of the vest are found on the last page of the pattern.

The vest shown in the photo is a size 2, worn by a person measuring 164 cm (5 ft 4 in), with approximately 35 cm (14 in) of positive ease.

Needles

Circular needles:

• 4 mm (US 6)
• 5 mm (US 8)

Gauge

13 sts x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) in stockinette stitch on 5 mm (US 8) needles, after blocking.

Yarn

For the body – Yarn A:

250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) g of Teddy Dear by Gepard Garn
50 g / 75 m
50% merino, 40% alpaca, 10% polyamide

For the i-cord edging – Yarn B:

50 (50) 50 (50) 100 (100) g of Woolia by Gepard Garn
50 g / 132 m
100% wool

The pink version shown in the photos is knitted with Teddy Dear and Woolia by Gepard Garn, color 420 Bubblegum. The blue version is made with Teddy Dear and Woolia, color 532 Klar Blå.