Seems like I always want that perfect transitional vest to get me through the changing seasons. Here's one with lots of fun and flattering details.

A beautiful center panel features a medallion-shaped double cable that frames a single lace-leaf motif. This pattern-stitch combination is all you need to embellish this vest, along with the required details, like neatly ribbed edges, handy pockets, and a nicely squared neckline.

The vest is worked in two pieces with knit-in pockets. Ribbing at the neckline and pocket tops are knit-in. Ribbing at the armholes is picked up and knit at finishing. Side, pocket and shoulder seams.

A heathered wool gives a slightly rustic feel and great wearability to this vest. Slip it on over any long-sleeved top and you'll always be good to go!

A girl's version, the #240G Kiana Girl's Vest, is sold separately – perfect for a Mom and Daughter set!

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Finished Bust Measurements: 33 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)" [84 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132) cm]; TO FIT SIZES: Woman's XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X) or Bust Sizes 30 ½ (33, 37, 41, 45, 49)" [77.5 (84, 94, 104, 114.5, 124.5) cm].

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Yarn Used: Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% Super Fine Alpaca/50% Peruvian Wool); 3.5 oz./100g [215 yds/198 m] per hank: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) hanks in #62189 Barley. 

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Rev St st.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A worsted-weight wool blend with a suggested gauge of 18-20 sts = 4" [10 cm] size US 6-9 [4-5.5 mm] needles.

Approximate Total Yardage Required: 680 (740, 830, 925, 1000, 1085) yds [622 (677, 759, 846, 914, 992) m].

Some suggested yarns to try:
Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Worsted Weight (100% Peruvian Highland Wool); 1.75 oz/50g [110 yds/100 m] per ball: 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 10) balls in #24279 Mink Heather.
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 8 [5 mm] OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE: 24 - 40" [60 – 100 cm] circular needle (lengths recommended to hold rows of ~20 - 29 ½" [51 - 75 cm] of sts); Size 8 [5 mm] OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE: 16" [40 cm] circular needle or DPNs to work armhole edges

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