This ended up being one of my favorite pieces, but it didn’t start out that way. I had a vision in mind, but until it all came together, I wasn’t sure how it would turn out. There are many steps along the where this vest is perfectly nice. You could stop before you add the hood, or before you add the pockets, or you could leave the button and the hood tassel off… but adding all of those little details really makes it extra special. It’s worth the extra effort. You’ll be rewarded with a cozy tunic-length vest that perfect in town with it’s color-blocking and stripes, but also has a little bit of country with the granny square pockets and tassels. The finished vest is 24” wide by 32” long, but it’s easily adjusted. Give it a try. I think you’ll love it as much as I do! You will need 4 skeins of Lion Brand Heartland in Great Smoky Mountains, 2 skeins in Mount Ranier, and 1 skein in Everglades. You only need a small amount of the Everglades for the striping, so you can use a different color if you like.