Honey is a versatile vest knitted from the top down that pairs beautifully with T-shirts and dress shirts alike. It features open sides that are tied together for a unique and adjustable fit. If desired, you can also knit the vest as a top by joining the front and back pieces together at the underarms. You start by knitting the shoulder straps flat and continue toward the hem. The neckline and armholes are shaped with simple increases, and the hem and sides are finished with ribbing. For a longer hem, simply extend the length — just remember that you may need more yarn. The name comes from a song by Alba August, reminding me of a past relationship — after it ended, I could have worn exactly this kind of boldly-coloured vest as a statement piece.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Recommended ease
5–10 cm / 2–4” of positive ease.
Sample shown with 6 cm / 2.25” of positive ease.

Finished measurements
Bust circumference from underarm (when ties are closed): 76 (82, 90, 94, 106) (110, 118, 130, 138) cm / 30 (32, 35.5, 37, 42) (43, 46.5, 51, 54.5)“.
Length from shoulder to hem: 36 (37, 38, 40, 42) (44, 44, 48, 51) cm / 14 (14.5, 15, 15.5, 16.5) (17, 17, 19, 20)” — this can be altered.
Armhole circumference: 33 (36, 39, 45, 49) (51, 55, 59, 61) cm / 13 (14, 15.5, 18, 19.5) (20, 21.5, 23, 24)“.

Yarn
Approx. 250 (250, 375, 375, 375) (500, 500, 500, 625) m / 270 (270, 410, 410, 410) (550, 550, 550, 680) yds of DK-weight yarn.

Sample knitted with: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 5) balls of Retrosaria Brusca (125 m / 135 yds / 50 g, 100% Portuguese wool), photographed in colorway A587.

Needles
3 mm / US 2.5 60 cm / 24” or 80 cm / 32” circular needles and 4 mm / US 6 60 cm / 24” or 80 cm / 32” circular needles.

Other materials
Stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Gauge
20 sts × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4” in stockinette stitch with 4 mm / US 6 needles (after blocking).