'Into the Mist' Vest

Difficulty:  Beginner
 
‘Into the Mist’ vest is a member of ‘Into the Mist’ family. Therefore, it features the similar design characters as pullover and scarf, such as oversized casual fit, big airy loops and light weight materials. More importantly, it carries the same idea of using simple knitting methods to create interesting garments for beginners.
‘Into the Mist’ vest is worked in pieces, then assembled together.
 
SIZES
1-[XS/S]  (2)-[M/L]  3-[XL/2XL]
 
MEASUREMENTS
Bottom Circumference:  92 (102) 114 cm [36.2 (40.2) 44.9 inches] - Lower Waist
Length:  54 (56) 58 cm [21.3 (22) 22.8 inches]
 
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
19 mm [US 35] circular needles ( 60 or 80 cm [24 or 32 inches] )
12 mm [US 17] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
3 mm [US 2.5] double-pointed needles (15 cm [6 inches] ) - choose to knit your own shoulder lace
 
GAUGE
In stockinette stitch using 12 mm [US 17] needles
7 sts x 12 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
In stockinette stitch using 19 mm [US 35] needles
5 sts x 7 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] - Lay flat, not recommend blocking to over pull stitches
 
SIZE GUIDE
The vest is designed for a baggy upper fit and comparably tight bottom at lower waistline with large armholes. Calculate a positive or negative ease of approx. +6 to -20 cm to your lower waistline. Size 1 (2) 3 are intended for a lower waist circumference of 72-98 (82-108) 94-120 cm [28.3-38.6 (32.3-42.5) 37-47.2 inches].
*  There are overlapping measurements in between sizes. For example, if your measurement of lower waist circumference is 90 cm, you can either choose to knit a size 1 or size 2 according to the calculation. Size 2 would be the choice for a more relaxing loose fit at the bottom. Also, it would be helpful to measure your other knitwear bottom to cross reference in order to get a better sense how the vest is gonna fit.
 
SUGGESTED MATERIALS
‘Into the Mist’ vest is intended to be an airy vest with lightweight materials.
400 (600) 800 m           
Itoricot, Wool Bouclé, 100 gr. / 200 m - Pink/Purple
1000 (1400) 1800 m     
Honer och Eir, Nutiden - Cream
250 (250) 250 m           
Knitting for Olive, Merino, 50 gr. / 250 m - Cream
Vest top: 1 strand of bouclé with 2 strands of nutiden. Vest bottom: 2 strands of nutiden with 2 strands of merino
 
Yarn Alternatives
Wool Bouclé Alternatives: any textured or colorful bulky yarn
Nutiden Alternatives: any unspun wool or fluffy mohair (not silk mohair)
Merino Alternatives: any fingering (4 ply) yarn
 
Shoulder Lace Material (Optional)
250 (250) 250 m           
Knitting for Olive, Merino, 50 gr. / 250 m - Cream OR
250 (250) 250 cm         
cotton ribbon 1.5” W