What you'll need
| To fit Bust, in: | 32-46 |
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Lion Brand Woolspun -
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Product Description
DETAILS
Who doesn’t love a duster vest? Perfect for fall or spring, this cozy little number is the greatest accessory to top off your outfit. Plus that stag horn cable in the back? Can we get a hell yes? You will work the body as one until the armpits where it’s split into three sections. You will then seam up the shoulders and essentially create a very long vest. This pattern is written in four sizes – S (M, L, XL).
DIFFICULTY Intermediate You will need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, cable knit, knit flat and BO to rock this pattern.
This pattern is a copyright of Chantal Miyagishima of Knitatude. Vest Friends Foreva created using this pattern may be sold in small quantities (less than 10 total) with written consent first given by Chantal Miyagishima of Knitatude. Please share your work with the hashtag #vestfriendsforeva and #knitatudeknits to share the handmade love!
Vest Friends Foreva Cabled Vest
What is Being Made
The Vest Friends Foreva Cabled Vest is a sleeveless waistcoat designed by Knitatude - Chantal, available in six sizes ranging from small to extra-large. This intermediate-level knitting project features a classic vest silhouette with decorative cable detailing throughout the garment. The finished vest measures approximately 40 inches in length from hem to top, with varying widths across sizes to accommodate different body measurements.
Techniques and Construction
This cabled vest is constructed using circular needles worked in the round, which allows for seamless construction and efficient stitch management across the body. The garment features cable knitting as its primary decorative technique, with strategically placed cable panels running down the front of the vest. Some size variations include modifications to the cable pattern—notably, size Laura includes one less cable repeat, while size Alexa features two fewer cables compared to the standard design, allowing for proper proportioning across different body sizes.
The pattern employs a three-needle bind-off technique for finishing, which creates a professional, seamless edge. This method is worked using double-pointed needles and requires coordination of three separate needle tips, making it an intermediate-level finishing skill.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch structure is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic knit fabric that serves as the foundation for the entire vest. Stockinette stitch is worked in flat rows on the larger circular needles, providing the base canvas upon which the cable patterns are integrated. Cable stitches are crossed stitches that create twisted, rope-like textures and are worked using a cable needle to temporarily hold stitches while other stitches are knitted, then returning to the held stitches to complete the cross.
Materials and Gauge
This project is designed to be worked in chunky-weight yarn, specifically Lion Brand Lionspride Woolspun or equivalent bulky yarn. Yardage requirements vary by size and cable modifications, ranging from 583 yards for the smallest size to 768 yards for the largest size with additional cables included. The pattern recommends 6 to 7 skeins depending on the finished size selected.
Essential needles include US 13 (9 mm) circular needles measuring 24 inches long for the main body knitting, and US 11 (8 mm) circular needles of the same length for ribbing or edging sections. US 11 (8 mm) double-pointed needles are required for the three-needle bind-off finish. Additional notions include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points, and a cable needle for executing the cable crosses.
The gauge is established at 12 stitches by 13 rows equals 4 inches when worked in stockinette stitch on US 13 needles. Maintaining this gauge is critical for achieving the correct finished dimensions across all size options.
Finished Dimensions
- Length: 40 inches from bottom hem to top opening across all sizes
- Length to armpit: 32 inches, consistent across all sizes
- Width laid flat: 33.5 inches (S), 37.5 inches (M), 41.5 inches (L), 45.5 inches (XL)
- Front panel width: 8 inches (S), 9 inches (M), 9.5 inches (L), 10 inches (XL)
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Chunky |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Designer: | Knitatude - Chantal |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Yardage: 650 - 800 yds |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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