Vests are perfect for transitioning our wardrobes from summer to autumn. Worn atop almost everything, it’s a trend that’s as cosy and comfortable as it is chic. The Knotted Cable Vest pattern is great for a beginner knitter because the Back is knitted first in simple stockinette stitch, with no armhole shaping. The Front then introduces a Knotted Cable technique, which doesn’t require a cable needle, so is achievable for a beginner/intermediate knitter as a first cable project. The vest is knitted using 6.00mm (US 10) needle throughout, using basic stitches and minimal shaping at neckline. Featuring a simple classic look, Knotted Cable Vest never will be out of trend.

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner / Intermediate. Sts used: CO, BO, k, p, k2tog, p2tog.

MATERIALS REQUIRED
• 7 (9, 11, 13, 15) x 50g balls 525 (675, 825, 975, 1125) m or 574 (738, 903, 1067, 1231) yds using Drops Nepal 8910 (Raspberry Rose) yarn.
• 30 g using Drops Nepal 8906 (Forest) yarn.
• 10 g using Drops Nepal 0501 (Grey Mix) yarn.
• 3 (4, 5, 5, 6) x 25g balls 630 (840, 1050, 1050, 1260) m or 689 (917, 1148, 1148, 1378) yds using Drops Kid Silk 32 (Raspberry) yarn.
NOTE If you substitute another yarn, please check tension and yardage.
• 1 Circular needle 5.00 mm x 80 cm (US 8).
• 1 Circular needle 6.00 mm x 80 cm (US 10).
NOTE Needle size is only a guide - if you get too many stitches for 10cm, take a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches for 10cm, take a smaller needle size.
• 1 Tapestry needle.
• 1 Stitch Marker.
• 3 Safety pins.

To fit bust: S (83- 88), M (88- 93), L (93- 98), XL (98- 103), XXL (103- 110) cm /
S (33- 35), M (35- 37), L (37- 39), XL (39- 41), XXL (41- 44) ins.
The pattern is in 5 sizes. It is photographed in the S size option. Pattern is written for smallest size with changes to bigger in parentheses. Each different colour font represents a different size.

ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS AFTER BLOCKING
Flat width (just below armhole) - 46 (51, 56, 61, 66) cm / 18 (20, 22, 24, 26) ins.
Length (from top of the shoulder) - 52 (55, 58, 58, 58) cm / 20 ½ (21 ¾,23, 23, 23) ins.
Armhole width - 22 cm/ 8 ¾ ins.
GAUGE (Tension): 16 sts and 20 rows = 10cm (4 ins), measured over st st pattern with 2 yarns held tog throughout, (garment being blocked), using 6.00mm (US 10) needle.
NOTE It’s very important to check your gauge (tension) before starting as working to the wrong tension will mean your garment won’t be size shown.