Cathaway Vest by Jennifer Kent

Cathaway Vest

Knitting
February 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in Chart A patt with 2 strands of yarn held together.
US 11 - 8.0 mm
1752 - 2190 yards (1602 - 2003 m)
47 3/4 (53 3/4, 59 3/4, 65 3/4)" circumference at underarm.
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This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Whether looking for a unique cover-up for a beach vacation or an eye-catching layer for a business-casual look, you’ll find what you need in the Cathaway Vest. DK-weight yarn held double produces a chunky fabric for oversized lace with modern appeal. Knit it in a bright shade as seen here or choose any one of Madelinetosh’s hand-dyed shades to suit your personal style.

Difficulty Easy

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 47 3/4 (53 3/4, 59 3/4, 65 3/4)“ circumference at underarm. Vest shown measures 53 3/4” modeled with 19 3/4” positive ease.

Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh Wool + Cotton (50% superwash Merino wool, 50% Pima cotton; 219 yd 200 m/3 1/2 oz 100 g): Grapefruit, 8 (8, 10, 10) skeins.

Needles Size 11 (8 mm): 24” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Stitch holder; tapestry needle.

Gauge 12 sts and 16 rows = 4” in Chart A patt with 2 strands of yarn held together.

NOTES
• For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online knitting glossary at www.interweave.com/interweave-knitting-glossary.

• The vest is knit sideways in one piece from the right front edge to the left front edge.

• This vest is intended to overlap and drape loosely at the front. Choose the size whose shoulder width (measurement G on schematic) most closely matches the width of your own shoulders.

• Work with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout.

• When working Chart A, the stitch count varies from row to row. To verify stitch count, count stitches at the end of WS rows.

• When working Chart B, note that all the action in the stitch pattern occurs on the WS rows.