Mirrored columns of gracefully winding cables add drama to a classic vest silhouette. Finished with a garter rib collar band slightly raised at the back neck to ward off the chill, this vest is sure to be a favorite wardrobe staple.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust - 32 (34¾, 37¾, 40¾, 43¾, 46¾)(49½, 52½, 55½, 58, 61)“, buttoned.
Intended to be worn with 2-4” of ease.
Length - 21¼ (21¾, 22¼, 22¼, 22¾, 23¼)(23¾, 23¾, 24¼, 24¾, 25¼)”.

YARN: 790 (860, 930, 970, 1055, 1115)(1200, 1245, 1330, 1390, 1470) yds DK weight wool or wool blend.
Shown in Miss Babs “Yowza” (100% Superwash Merino Wool: 560yds/227g) - Japanese Maple.
2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2)(3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins.

NEEDLES: U.S. size 6 (4mm) 32” (80cm) or longer circular needle.
Circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.
Adjust needle size as needed to obtain correct gauge.

OTHER: Cable needle, stitch holders, removable stitch markers, extra needle in same size for 3-needle bind off, tapestry needle.
Five ⅝“ (16mm) buttons.

GAUGE: 22 sts/31 rows = 4” in stockinette, blocked.
63 sts = 7¾“ wide in Cable Pattern, blocked.
22 sts/39 rows = 4” in Garter Rib.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate. Techniques include long tail cast on, cables, German short rows, 3-needle bind off, decreasing in cable pattern, picking up stitches, and buttonholes.

CONSTRUCTION: Back and fronts are knit separately from the bottom up. Shoulders are shaped with short rows and joined with 3-needle bind off. Stitches are picked up for the button band and collar, which is shaped with short rows. Stitches are picked up for the armhole trim. Sides are seamed.

PATTERN: 9 page pdf includes schematic, and both written and charted instructions for the cables.

Enjoy!