Baby cable panels follow the front edge of this vest and create fake seams in the garment. The vest is shaped along those seams, creating a perfect body-hugging fit. The garment also could be worn as a dress.

Construction notes: Baby cables are worked without a cable needle. Shoulders are shaped with short rows.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate

Measurements:

• Chest: 32¼ (35½) 37¾ (41) 44 in / 82 (90) 96 (104) 112 cm
• Length: 31 (31½) 32¼ (32¾) 33½ in / 79 (80) 82 (83) 85 cm
• Width at lower edge: 46½ (49¾) 52 (55¼) 58¼ in / 118 (126) 132 (140) 148 cm

Materials:

• Silky Wool XL 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 balls
• 7 buttons ¾ in / 20 mm diameter

Needles: US 6 and 7 / 4 and 4.5 mm (circular needls recommended)