Summit Vest by Becky Wilkins

Summit Vest

Knitting
May 2016
Aran (8 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches
in St st; 17 sts of Right or Left Cable = 3½” wide.
US 9 - 5.5 mm
680 - 1020 yards (622 - 933 m)
32½ (37¼, 40¼, 45, 48½)” bust circumference (closed). Vest shown measures 32½”; modeled with 1½” of negative ease.
English

The ribbing in the hem and body of the Summit Vest mirrors the cable construction and provides a complementary background. This vest is worked with few seams and a built-in edging to create a project with minimal finishing. Add a zipper if you desire a truly versatile layer for your wardrobe.

Finished Size 32½ (37¼, 40¼, 45, 48½)” bust circumference (closed). Vest shown measures 32½”; modeled with 1½” of negative ease.

Yarn Imperial Yarn Columbia (100% wool; 170 yd 155 m/4 oz 113 g): canyon shadow blue, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) skeins.

Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24″ circular (cir); spare needle in same size or smaller than working needle for three-needle BO. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); 2 cable needles (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; 18″ separating zipper.

Gauge 15½ sts and 21 rows = 4″ in St st; 17 sts of Right or Left Cable = 3½” wide.