Berkshire Bulky makes the Long Collar Vest a quick knit. And the stitch pattern—adapted from Barbara Walker’s Small Quilted Cross Stitch—has a wonderful texture and stability. The latter is important when you make a garment long enough to sit on.

Finished bust measurement, slightly overlapped: 38 (42, 47, 51, 55)”

Yarn Requirements: 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls of Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky, shown in 16 Burgundy

Needle(s): US size 10 & 13 (6 & 9mm) knitting needles

Gauge: 14 sts and 14 rows = 4” in stitch pattern and larger needles, blocked; 14.5 sts and 19 rows = 4” in stockinette and smaller needles, blocked