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Pirouette
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This classic v-neck vest can be worn either 
alone or over a blouse. The clean lines of 
the twisted rib are broken up with twirling 
cables at the hem and around the neckline. 
Vests are such a great way to add some 
knitwear to an outfit and are very versatile 
to style.
Pirouette is worked from the bottom up, flat and 
in the round, in half twisted rib stitch. Cables are 
worked at the hem and on either side of the front 
neckline. Once the body is knitted, front and back 
shoulders are grafted together after which the 
neckband and armholes are finished with ribbing.
Sizes 
(1, 2, 3) 4, 5, 6 (7, 8, 9)
Finished measurements 
Chest circumference: (31.25, 36, 40.75) 45.5, 50.5, 
55.25 (60, 64.75, 69.5)“ / (79.5, 91.5, 103.5) 115.5, 128.5, 
Body length - underarm to front hem: 140 (152.5, 164.5, 176.5) cm. 
Body length (from underarm to front hem): 9” / 22.5 cm.
Suggested fit: 0–4” / 0–10 cm positive ease.
Materials 
Yarn: Clinton Hill Cashmere Bespoke DK – 100% 
Italian Cashmere, 50 g / 125 yds / 114 m. 
Color used: Light Sand. 
Yarn amount: (425, 490, 556) 621, 688, 755 (822, 889, 
976) yds / (389, 448, 509) 568, 629, 690 (752, 813, 893) m. 
Needles: US 5 / 3.75 mm & US 3 / 3.25 mm circular 
needles. 
Other: Cable needle, tapestry needle, scrap yarn.
Gauge 
20 sts × 28 rows in k1 tbl, p1 and charted cable 
stitch in 4” / 10 cm, in the round and flat, on larger 
needles.
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