The Lemon Zest Vest features a slightly A-line body, wide ribbing and a stunning center cable panel on both the front and back. The cables “rest” on a field of stockinette stitch. The hem, armbands and neckband are a done in 2x2 ribbing. The vest is knit in the round from the bottom up until the armholes. Then the piece is split into front and back and worked flat through the armhole and neck shaping until the shoulders. It is seamed at the shoulders then stitches are picked up for the neckband and armbands. Knit with worsted weight yarn, the cables are easy to make but give off an elegant, complicated feel. This pattern comes in 9 sizes and is appropriate for the adventurous beginner and beyond. This vest is a great way to explore cables while creating a versatile piece you’ll love to wear.

SIZES
The vest is worn with 0-2” of positive ease. If you would like more room, please select the next size up.

The model is Size 2 (34” bust)

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8, 9 to fit bust circumference in inches: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48) 50-52, 54-56, 58-60, 62-64

Finished bust circumference in inches:
32 (36, 40, 44, 48) 52, 56, 60, 64

Finished hip circumference in inches:
38 (42, 46, 50, 54) 58, 62, 66, 70

Yarn Requirements
Plymouth Galway Worsted (210 yds/ball):
3 (3, 4, 4, 5) 5, 6, 6, 7

OR

Any worsted weight yarn (preferably a non-superwash wool or wool blend with good stitch definition) in the following amounts:
570 (630, 690, 840, 910) 980, 1120, 1260, 1340 yards

Needles
US Size 5 (3.75mm) 16” (40cm) circular for armbands and neckband ribbing
US Size 6 (4.00mm) 24” - 40” (60 – 120 cm) circular for bottom ribbing & body, set of DPNs for 3-needle BO

Gauge
20 sts/4” & 28 rows/4” in stockinette on the larger size needles

Notions
Cable needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, waste yarn or “try-on cords” or extra circular needle, pattern keeper (optional)