Memory is knit from the top-down; it has a gradual v-shaped front that meets just above the waist, thus is very figure flattering. The waist is adorned with a slip-stitch pattern and is bordered by an Estonian Braid.
Note: Estonian Braid - is also called a Vikkel Braid. There are several videos (video1, video2) and tutorials available on line how to knit this easy stitch.

When I was a teenager, I designed and knit myself a very similar looking vest in a beautiful burgundy colored yarn. I wore the vest often because I loved the shape and how it kept my torso warm. Somehow, the vest went missing and I really mourned the loss of my beloved vest. I am not sure why it took me almost 30 years to design and knit myself another one? But here it is, named in honor of my lost vest, Memory Vest.

Sizes:
XS (S, M, L1) L2, XL, 2XL – to fit 34 (36, 38, 40) (42, 44, 48)” chest /to fit 86 (91, 97, 102)107, 112, 122 cm chest

Yarn:
Heavy worsted or Aran weight yarn – 480 (480, 640, 640)(640, 640, 640) yards

Gauge:
16 sts & 24 rows = 4” in stockinette on larger sized needles

Needles:
U.S. 9 (5.5 mm) circular 32’’ needle (if not using magic loop) use the size needles that gets gauge
U.S. 8 (5 mm) circular 16” & 32” needle

Notions:
Spare circular needles &/or scrap yarn to hold stitches
stitch markers, tapestry needle