Hug, named simply because that’s how it feels when you wear it – is a cushy, go-to vest for all seasons. Adding style to comfort, my Hug vest is hip-length with a deep v-neckline, shaping at its waist, slits at its sides, and buttons down its back. Short rows at front and back hems create a dip at their centers. This knit is worked in Garter stitch, from the bottom up without seams. Garter trims its neckline too, and armholes, finishing off their edges. It’s a fun project and quick knit. Enjoy!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56”/ 81.3, 91.4, 101.6, 111.8, 121.9, 132.1, 142.2 cm
Waist: 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51”/ 68.6, 78.7, 88.9, 99.1, 109.2, 119.4, 129.5 cm
Hips: 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58”/ 86.4, 96.5, 106.7, 116.8, 127, 137.2, 147.3 cm
Length: 24¼, 24¾, 25, 25¼, 25½, 25¾, 26”/ 61.6, 62.9, 63.5, 64.1, 64.8, 65.4, 66 cm at centers

MATERIALS
Yarn
Shown in Cascade 220 by Cascade Yarns (100% Peruvian Highland wool; 220 yards / 200 m; 3½ oz / 100 g skein);
color – Silver Grey #8401; 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6 skeins, or for comparable yarn, approximately 810, 880, 970, 1060, 1150, 1230, 1320 yards / 745, 805, 890, 970, 1055, 1125, 1210 m.

Needles
US7 / 4.5mm or size to obtain gauge
• 1 24 to 32”/ 60 to 80 cm circular (to manage multiple stitches and neckline trim)
• 1 24”/ 60 cm circular (to work the separate front and back panels of the lower bodice)
• 1 16”/ 40 cm circular (for armhole trim)

Notions
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle
• (8) ½“/ 12mm buttons

GAUGE (after blocking)
20 sts and 40 rows = 4” / 10.2 cm in Garter stitch

SKILLS REQUIRED
Long-tail CO, Garter stitch grafting, decreasing (k2tog), increasing (kfb, yo), short row shaping, and stitch pick-up around neckline and armholes.

12 page pdf includes pattern instructions, photographs, schematics, tutorial links, a ROW TRACKING TOOL for managing AT THE SAME TIME shaping, and definitions for relevant abbreviations.