You'll be reaching for this vest again and again as your "go to" layering piece! Its mid-thigh length is both dramatic and slimming.

A beautiful, wide, interweaving cable design is the center motif on the back. The same cable design is cut in half and echoed on the fronts, which mirror each other. Wide ribbed front bands, knit-in pockets, and shaped shawl collar add to the sophistication.

A unique tie-front closure is the perfect finish for this easy-to-wear piece.

It's knit from the bottom up in one-piece. The only seaming is at the shoulders, at the back neck to join the two halves of the collar, and the pocket linings.

The Knit Picks Swish Bulky yarn used in this sample is dark heather blue - elegant for dressy occasions and so wearable for casual outings. It's soft and lightweight to keep this layer comfortable.

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Finished Knit Measurements: 30 ¾ (34 ½, 38, 42 ¼, 46 ½, 51 ¼, 54 ¼)" [78 (87.5, 96.5, 107.5, 118, 130, 138) cm] when worn closed with waist tie. TO FIT SIZES: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) or Bust Sizes 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)" [71-76 (81.5-86.5, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137) cm].

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Yarn Used: Knit Picks Swish Bulky (100% Superwash Merino Wool); 3.5 oz/100 g [137 yds/125 m] per hank): 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11) hanks in Onyx Heather #24326.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 10 sts = 3" [7.5 cm] and 14 rows = 3" [7.5 cm] in St st on larger-size circular needle.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A bulky weight yarn with a gauge of 3 - 3.75 sts = 1" on US size 10 - 11 needles..

Total Yardage Required: 930 (959, 1080, 1195, 1310, 1440, 1500) yds [850 [877, 988, 1093, 1198, 1317, 1372) m].

Some suggested yarn substitutes to try:
Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash
Misti Alpaca Chunky
Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 10 ¾ [7 mm] 32" or longer circular knitting needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE (there are too many sts when working the vest to fit on straight needles); Size 10 ½ [6.5 mm]: 1 set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) OR 12" circular knitting needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

Errata fixed 11/12/16: p. 7, Row 20 should read "Rib to 2 sts before next marker" at beg and middle of row for all sizes.

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