A modern take on a classic. Tunic length cabled vest with a twisted cable stitch running along, the armholes, cardigan opening and along the hood edge. Side shaping makes for an attractive fit.

Finished Measurements
Bust: 37 (40, 45, 49, 54, 57)”/94 (101.5, 114.5, 124.5, 137, 145) cm
Length: 29 (29 1/2, 30, 30 1/2, 31, 31 1/2)”/73.5 (75, 76, 77.5, 78.5, 80) cm

Yarn
Lion Brand® LB Collection Superwash Merino (100% superwash merino; 3.5oz/100g; 306yd/280m) 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls #098 Ivory

Needles
Size 6 US (4mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Notions
1 button, 3/4”/20mm diameter
Stitch markers, stitch holders, cable needle

NOTE: the pdf purchased from this site has no errata, the notes below are only for those that have the old Knit Style magazine.

ERRATA (Knit Style magazine only)
LEFT FRONT
CO 65 (69, 75, 81, 87, 91) sts.
Row 1 (RS): K1, * p1, k1; rep from * to last 6 sts, pm, p1, work Row 1 of Twist patt, k1.
Row 2: Sl 1 as if to knit wyif, work Row 2 of Twist patt, k1, sm, p1, k1, p1; rep from to end of row.
Work in pattern as established until piece measures 1 1/2”/4cm from beg; end with a WS row.
Establish Braid Pattern
Row 1 (RS):K14, pm, k10 (10, 13, 16, 22, 25), work Row 1 of Braid patt, k19 (23, 26, 29, 29, 30), sm, p1, work next row of Twist patt, k1.

RIGHT FRONT
CO 65 (69, 75, 81, 87, 91) sts.
Row 1 (RS): Sl 1 st as if to knit wyib, work Row 1 of Twist patt, p1, pm, K1, p1, k1; rep from to end of row
Row 2: P1, * k1, p1; rep from * to marker, sm, k1, work Row 2 of Twist patt, p1.
Work in pattern as established until piece measures 1 1/2”/4cm from beg; end with a WS row.
Establish Braid Pattern
Row 1 (RS): Sl 1 as if to knit wyib work next row of Twist patt, p1, sm, k19 (23, 26, 29, 29, 30), work Row 1 of Braid patt, k10 (10, 13, 16, 22, 25), pm, k14.
Row 2: P14, sm, p10 (10, 13, 16, 22, 25), work Row 2 of Braid patt, p19 (23, 26, 29, 29, 30), sm, k1, work next row of Twist patt, p1.
Work in pattern as established until piece measures 4 1/2”/11.5cm from beg; end with a WS row.

Buttonhole row 1 (RS): Sl 1 st as if to knit wyib, k2tog, yo twice, ssk, p1 (this replaces next row of Twist patt), sm, work in pattern to end of row.
Buttonhole row 2: Work in pattern to 2nd marker, sm, k1, p1, p front loop of first yo, p back loop of 2nd yo, p2 (this replaces next row of Twist patt).

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