This oversized vest features bold, large cable stitches combined with a clean garter and stockinette background, creating a modern yet timeless textured design. Worked with thick, super chunky yarn, this piece knits up quickly and delivers strong visual impact with minimal shaping.
The pattern is designed for an oversized M–L fit, with stitch counts for size L shown in brackets. Clear instructions guide you through cable crossings, color changes, and construction, making it an enjoyable project for knitters who already have experience with cables.
The vest is knitted flat in separate pieces (back, left front, right front, and collar) and finished with simple seaming. The generous collar adds structure and warmth, making this vest perfect for layering over sweaters or turtlenecks during colder seasons.
Skill Level
Intermediate – Advanced
(Knowledge of cable stitches, increases/decreases, and seaming required)
Finished Size
M–L (oversized fit)
Materials
Bulky / Super Bulky yarn
Approx. 600 g total
(200 g dark purple, 200 g purple, 200 g lilac)
Suggested yarn: Stylecraft Special XL / Super Chunky
Needles: 10 mm straight and circular
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
Gauge
9 sts × 12 rows = 10 × 10 cm
in stockinette stitch with 10 mm needles
Techniques Used
Large cable stitches
Rib stitch
Garter stitch
Stockinette stitch
Color changes
Seaming
Picking up stitches for collar
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
✔ Statement oversized cables
✔ Quick knit with thick yarn
✔ Modern, cozy, and versatile
✔ Perfect for winter and transitional seasons
✔ Easy to customize with your own color combinations
Helpful video tutorials included:
Binding off stitches
Casting on stitches
Design your own color story and make this vest uniquely yours.