Teddy Vest in Lion Brand Homespun Thick & Quick - L32239

Teddy Vest in Lion Brand Homespun Thick & Quick – Free Knitting Pattern L32239

The Teddy Vest (Pattern Number L32239) is a free downloadable knitting pattern from Lion Brand Yarn that produces a cozy, oversized waistcoat with a relaxed, textural finish. Rated as an Intermediate (Level 3) project, it is an excellent choice for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and are ready to work across multiple sizes and yarn weights. The vest is designed with a generous, unstructured silhouette that sits beautifully as a layering piece over sweaters, shirts, or casual tops.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The pattern is written in six sizes: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, and 3X. The finished bust measurement ranges from 46 inches (117 cm) up to 68 inches (172.5 cm) when unsnapped, and the finished length ranges from 26 inches (66 cm) to 28½ inches (72.5 cm) depending on the size chosen. This wide size range makes the pattern accessible and inclusive for a broad range of body types.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a knitted waistcoat (vest) — a sleeveless, open-front body warmer that fastens at the front using four large snap fasteners rather than buttons or a zipper. The use of snaps gives the vest a clean, modern closure while keeping the construction approachable. The combination of two contrasting yarn types — one for the body and one for a textural accent — gives the vest its distinctive teddy character, evoking the soft, plush feel of a classic teddy bear coat in a knitted format.

Yarns and Materials Used

This pattern uses two specific Lion Brand yarns worked together to create its signature look:

• Yarn A – Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (Article #640), colorway Charcoal: A super bulky yarn composed of 80% Acrylic and 20% Wool in solid, heather, and twist colorways. Each ball contains approximately 106 yards (97 m) per 6 oz (170 g). The pattern calls for 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7) balls depending on size. This yarn forms the primary structural body of the vest.
• Yarn B – Lion Brand Homespun Thick & Quick (Article #792), colorway Edwardian: A super bulky yarn made from 88% Acrylic and 12% Polyester, sold in 8 oz (227 g) pull skeins containing 160 yards (146 m). The pattern requires 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) depending on size. The Homespun Thick & Quick contributes the soft, fluffy, textural quality that gives the vest its cozy, teddy-like appearance.

The pairing of these two yarns — one with a smooth woolen hand and one with a lofty, textured surface — is central to the design's visual and tactile appeal.

Needles and Additional Tools

The project requires a range of tools to complete all sections of the vest:

• Lion Brand Knitting Needles, Size 11 (8 mm) – used for the main body sections
• Lion Brand Knitting Needles, Size 13 (9 mm) – used where a looser gauge or specific section requires the larger needle
• Circular Knitting Needle, Size 11 (8 mm), 24 inches (61 cm) long – used for picking up and working border or edging stitches around the armholes or front bands
• Crochet Hook, Size L-11 (8 mm) – used for finishing, joining seams, or adding edging details
• Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers – for marking key points in the knitting
• Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) – for weaving in ends and seaming
• Four large snap fasteners plus a sewing needle and thread for attaching