Easy Chunky Knit Cosy Vest Tutorial

Hello! This is a knit along tutorial for this easy knitted oversized vest. It is a great first time project if you're new to shaping.

I'll be explaining how to size it up or down accordingly to create the right size, and showing you how to make a test square.

I really hope this is helpful and easy to follow! Please let me know if you need any help :)
Imogen x x
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YARN
Anything that works on size 15mm needles (US19)

Recommended alternatives:
Wool and the Gang - Crazy Sexy Wool
We Are Knitters - The Wool

- Sizing information -
- Cast on 34 stitches. Size M with an oversized fit. To adjust the sizing you can use the test square method to get the perfect fit for your body and your tension, or use below as a rough guide:

XS = 29 (shoulders will be 6sts, neck hole 5)
S = 32 (shoulders 7sts, neck hole 6sts)
L = 36 (shoulders and neck hole all 8sts)
XL = 40 (shoulders 9sts, neck hole 10sts)

*if you want a tighter fit rather than a slouchy oversized look, size down.

- OUTLINE -
- Three rows of rib
- 16 rows stocking stitch to the underarm point
- At the underarm point, cast off the three edge stitches on each side
- 6 rows leaning decreases
- 10 rows stocking stitch until the neckline. (for the back panel 14 rows, ignore the neckline shaping)

- BACK -
Repeat all steps the same as the front panel, but without the neckline.

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[nataliaceballos]

What a great video! This was my first time knitting something that's not a scarf and I just finished the vest! So easy to follow and so happy with it :)

[winifredearl]

Thank you! I finished my vest in 2 days, this was a fantastic tutorial and easy to follow. Great instructions.
Regards from NZ

[nataliedjordjevic]

How many skeins do you need for a medium? I'd love to buy this but I don't know how much to order.

[Do-lq]

The neck turned out almost twice as big as in the video. I don't see where it went wrong, does anyone know or had the same issue?

[sadiqashaheen]

A very great tutorial, I am completely beginner and knitted my daughter sweater by following your instructions. Thank you

[brigittestembergar]

Fantastic video, thanks so much!! Super easy to follow, very well explained, gorgeous vest. 😍

[arwenmalone]

This was a great tutorial, it was really easy to follow. It’s the first project I’ve actually finished and I’m very happy with it! Thank you :)

[chweescake]

Hi! If i’m using thinner yarn (yn wt 4 / worsted), do you have recommendations on how i can do the decrease for the armholes? 🥹 Thank you!

[AreippierA]

Hi this is a great video! I'm following it for my first ever knitting project and I can't believe how easy it is to follow your instructions! I'm using The wool yarn from we are knitters but I need to buy more, how many ball of yarn do you think I will need for the M size you do in the video?

[jasminehuber]

The neck part is really confusing, I am struggling :(

[lauuu]

Hi! This is such a great tutorial, I've been trying to find a vest I might be able to make for a while now and then I ran into your video. Could you let me know how much yarn it took? How many grams? Thanks!

[kcnelson]

Hello. I have been searching for a tutorial on binding off and decreasing on the sides for hours! This tutorial was so clear, thank you for making this video. I has helped me so much! ❤❤❤

[saumyamehrotra]

How did the turtle neck take its round shape to form the

[anyamurphy]

Amazing tutorial for beginners, thank you! So happy with the outcome

[AnnaK-oh]

Can I make the vest separately with straight needles then attach it to my vest ?