A classic v-neck cabled vest 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;

Stitch patterns are written and charted.

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

Pattern pdf is 14 pages: this includes Charts and their written directions = 5 pages; 3-Needle Bind-off picture tutorial = 3 pages. Pattern elements are separated into logic page breaks to make printing individual elements easier.