The Book Club Vest is a delightful creation for knitters of all levels and a perfect tribute to book lovers everywhere. Imagine wrapping yourself in this cozy, stylish piece as you curl up with your favorite novel or gather with friends for a book discussion. Its versatile design makes it ideal for transitioning from the warmth of a sunny afternoon to the coolness of a breezy evening, ensuring you stay comfortable no matter where your reading adventures take you.

This vest, adorned with a retro-inspired striped pattern in Moonglow's Fall Festival color set, is not only a joy to knit but also a wonderful way to express your personality through color. For beginners, the seamless bottom-up construction provides a fantastic opportunity to practice essential skills, while more experienced knitters can enjoy the engaging challenge of picking up stitches to create the V-neck and armhole edges in the round.

As you work through the evenly spaced stripes, you'll find this project perfect for using up those leftover scraps of DK weight yarn, encouraging creativity without feeling wasteful. Whether you're flipping pages on the couch or cozying up in your favorite reading nook, the Book Club Vest merges comfort with style, making it a perfect addition to any book lover's wardrobe. It's not just a knitting project; it's a cozy companion for all your literary journeys!

**Sizes**
XS - 28 - 31" (32")
S - 32 - 35" (36")
M - 36 - 39" (40")
L - 40 - 43" (44")
XL - 44 - 47" (48")
2XL - 48 - 51" (52")
3XL - 52 - 55" (56")
4XL - 56 - 59" (60")
5XL - 60 - 63" (64")
6XL - 64 - 67" (68")
*Fits bust _-_" with ~ 1-4" positive ease, (finished measurement after blocking)

**Gauge**
~ 20 sts x 28 rows = 4" in Stockinette Stitch in the round BLOCKED

**Materials**
1 (1, 1, 1)[1, 1, 1] {1, 1, 1} Moonglow Yarn Co Fall Festival Set, DK (3) weight, 1617 yards / 1477 meters per set:
C1-(TBD) 231 yards
C2-(TBD) 231 yards
C3-(TBD) 231 yards
C4-(TBD) 231 yards
C5-(TBD) 231 yards
C6-(TBD) 231 yards
C7-(TBD) 231 yards
**Or**
590 (610, 725, 865)[990, 1110, 1205] {1310, 1440, 1600} yards of DK weight superwash yarn (cat. 3)
US 6/4 mm 24-32" circular needles
US 6/4 mm 16" circular needles
US 7/4.5 mm 24-32" circular needles
US 8/5 mm knitting needle (for shoulder BO)
Measuring Tape
Large eye blunt needle
2 Stitch Markers
Removable place markers
2 stitch holders (or scrap yarn)

Skill level: Intermediate

Skills needed: knit, purl, K2tog, SSK, CDD, three needle bind off, picking up stitches, knitting flat, knitting in the round, joining in the round