The Kex Vest is a cabled colourwork vest that has a straight fit and a cozy look to it. It is worked from the top down in basket weave cables and faire isle colourwork. First the back of the yoke is worked flat, then the shoulders are worked flat and united to work the front of the yoke flat, and then the back and front is united to work the body in the round. The ribbing for the neck and armholes is worked after the body is finished by picking up stitches and working 1 x 1 rib.

Sizes: A (B) C (D) E (F) G (H) I

Chest circumference: 84 (96) 106 (114) 120 (128) 136 (144) 152 cm meant to be worn with about 6 cm of positive ease.
Armhole depth: 24.5 (25.5) 26 (27.5) 28.5 (29) 30.5 (32.5) 33 cm
Total length: 55 (57) 59 (61) 63 (65) 67 (68) 69 cm measured from the neck edge, including the neck ribbing.

Gauge: 20 sts x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm in cabled pattern on 5 mm needles, after washing and blocking.

Needles: Circular needles: 5 mm, 60 or 80 cm and 4 mm, 40 and 80 cm

Materials: 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 (7) 8 (8) 9 skeins of drops nepal colour 1 (50 g = 75 m) and 2 (2) 3 (3) 4 (5) 5 (6) 6 skeins of drops nepal colour 2 (50 g = 75 m), or another aran/worsted yarn that fits the gauge.

Difficulty rating: 5 out of 5