Also available as a knitCompanion design from Create2Thrive. #kcdesign

A classic V-neck cabled vest ~ knit in 100% pure wool to keep the chilly autumn winds at bay and warm you all winter long; cable panels on both front and back grow from a cabled rib; armhole trim is knit-on I-cord; V-neck trim is ribbed.

Sizes (finished chest measurement)
38 (40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52)” /
96.5 (101.5, 106.5, 111.5, 117, 122, 127, 132)cm

Yarn
950 (1020, 1080, 1160, 1240, 1320, 1400, 1480) yds heavy worsted weight yarn; sample in Briggs & Little Regal (272 yds/248 m per 4 oz/113 g per skein; 100% wool) in Forest Brown

Needles
3.5 mm / US 4 circular, 32” / 81 cm and 24” / 61 cm and set of 2 DPN
4 mm / US 6 circular, 32” / 81 cm and set of 3 DPN
Adjust needle size as required to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
10 stitch markers; 4 stitch holders; yarn needle to weave in ends

Method
Knit in round to underarms then knit flat; V-neck shaping begins after underarm shaping is complete; shoulders shaped with short rows and joined with a 3-Needle Bind-off (technique sheet included); Edging: V-neck is 1x1 rib, armhole knit-on I-Cord;

Both charts and their written directions are included.

Skills
Cables, increase sts evenly, wrap & turn; ability to read your knitting i.e. be able to knit Knit sts and purl Purl stitches as they face you.

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Latest Version: December 12, 2014 - Update v1.4; this update corrects a cable error in Chart D, R21. Written directions for charts are not affected.

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