Pattern has been updated for 2026 with additional sizes and details, plus a new yarn choice. Use the discount code COLD for 20% off this PDF until 1/23/26

Layered, twisted lines provide eye catching detail and give a flattering centered focus to an otherwise simple vest. The bold cable looks fantastic in a chunky yarn, and this knits up in no time. I’ve had a little fun at hem, but otherwise am letting the cables and yarn steal the show here.

I’ve called it Stillhouse after a distillery I visited in Green Point, Brooklyn. I loved the name, the whisky, and the cocktails at this place - and I visited on a cold, wintry day.

Neckline options in the updated pattern include turtleneck, cowl, standing collar, and crew neck. Notes are included as well for adjusting the overall fit in a number of simple ways.

Pattern is worked from the bottom up in the round. Vest are separated into front and back at armhole and pieces knit flat to shoulder. Armhole and collar stitches are picked up and worked in the round after shoulders are seamed.

Cable instructions are both charted and written out.

Specific size and yardage info below:

Sizes:
33.75(38.5,41.75,46.5,50.25)(54.75,58.25,62.5,67.25)” 87.75(97.75,106,118,127.75)(139,148,158.75,170.75)cm

Sizes based on final blocked fabric. Vest shown worn with approximately 4”/10cm of positive ease at bust.

Yardage
700(750,800,850,900)(1000,1050,1100,1200)yds 640(685,730,775,825)(915,960,1005,1100)m

About 50(50,50,50,50)(75,75,75,75)yds
40(40,40,40,40)(70,70,70,70)m less yarn for crew neck or standing collar instead of cowl or turtleneck option.

Bulky weight yarn needed. Estimates include about 10% buffer, but quantities may change with sub yarn or modification to pattern.

New gold sample shown in De Rerum Natura Cyrano, color Genet.