Cable News by Nancy Vale

Cable News

Knitting
January 1984
Sport (12 wpi) ?
10 stitches = 2 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1080 yards (988 m)
English

Pattern Description from Source: “However fashions may come and go, cables remain one of handknitting’s most effective and beautiful stitches. This slipover vest with a simple cable combined with a twist stitch will keep its shape forever and its tremendous elasticity means it will fit most sizes perfectly. Wonderful for both men and women.”

Sizes from Source: “This stitch is elastic in quality. To fit 38(40)”/96(102)cm.“

No yarn specified for this pattern. Yarn requirement listed as 9 50 gram balls of sportweight Shetland wool.

Gauge given is for larger needles.

Worked flat on two needles. Smaller needles used for ribbing, neckband, and armbands.