October 2026! My new sample is knit in Bare Naked Wools Polypay Worsted, in the color Black Ice! This yarn from Bare Naked Wools is just perfect for Frisky Witch. The Polypay fiber is soft and round, with fantastic stitch defnition to show off these bold cables, and the perfect amount of memory for a great fit.

If you’d love to try this new yarn out yourself on a Frisky Witch, use the code FRISKY for 20% off until 10/25/26.

Frisky Witch is a simple ribbed vest, with just a touch of cables, but the magic that those cables bring here is just perfect, isnt it?

I wanted something with an easy rhythm - so this motif is mostly ribbing, with cable crosses on only a few chart rows. I designed the top with shaping under each arm, so modifications are easy and ease can be added before you get to the bust. For the shoulders I wanted just the smallest hint of a cap, so you can wear this without a shirt underneath. Plus, I shaped the neckline so different neckline treatments can easily be substituted.

I never really choose black yarn, but once I had these skeins of West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft in hand in a deep jet black, I wanted to design a wardrobe staple! With that in mind, Frisky Witch can be worn either with or without a shirt underneath, and this simple cable pattern is classic enough to go with anything from a patterned dress (as shown) to a white button down and jeans.

Frisky Witch is knit from the bottom up in the round to armholes and then split into front and back pieces, which are knit flat to shoulders. Once shoulders are seamed, stitches are picked up around the armholes and neckline for the cowl neck and armhole trim.

Notes are included in pattern for modifying length or body circumference and for altering side shaping, as well as neckline and shoulders. I’ve also included information on creating either a turtleneck or collared option. Cable instructions are both charted and written.

Sizing Information
36(39.25,44.75,47.25,52.75)(56,61.25,64)“
91.5(99.75,113.75,120,134)(142.25,155.5,162.5)cm.

Sizes are based on final circumference around bust in finished fabric. For fit shown, choose the size that allows for 2-3”/5-7.75cm of positive ease based on your actual bust.

Yarn and Yardage Information
750(850,950,1050,1150)(1200,1250,1300)yds/
690(780,870,960,1055)(1100,1145,1190)m
Heavy worsted weight or light Aran weight yarn needed.

Black sample knit in Croft in the color Voxter 099.
Gray sample knit in Polypay Worsted in Black Ice.

Yardage may vary with substitute yarns or modification.

When working in overall ribbing such as this, be very careful that you block your swatches and pay attention to the amount of memory your yarn has so that your final vest fits as intended!