Not much can beat using a standout yarn color to bring a gorgeous stitch pattern to life!

This cotton/modal blend, tunic-length vest is a perfect example of how to showcase this unique cable and lace stitch pattern. (Although this vest knit up in a heathery wool blend would be a great layering piece for fall and winter!)

The stitch pattern is featured on the back and front pieces of this versatile vest, with ribbing accents set up to echo the lines of the cable and lace stitch.

Shaping through the waist, a gently curved u-shaped neckline, and deep armholes are all designed to allow this vest to be worn easily over tanks and long-sleeved tops. One-button closure.

Knit this same pattern up in a wool blend for an equally versatile fall/winter accessory.

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Finished Blocked Measurements: FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENTS: Based on BACK measurements: 32 ½ (36 ½, 40 ½, 44 ½, 48 ½, 52 ½, 56 ½)" [82.5 (92.5, 103, 113, 123, 133.5, 143.5) cm] 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].

Skill Level:  

Yarn Used: Knit Picks Shine Worsted (60% Pima Cotton/40% Modal); 1.75 oz/50 g [75 yds/198 m] per ball): 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) balls in Color #6557 Sky. 

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Rev St st with larger needles.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A worsted weight yarn in a cotton blend with a gauge of 4.5 - 5 stitches = 1" on sizes 6-9 needles.

Approximate Total Yardage Required: 600 (660, 735, 815, 880, 965, 1025) yds [549 (604, 672, 745, 805, 882, 937) m].

Some suggested yarn substitutes to try:
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Knitting Needles Used: Size 9 [5.5 mm] needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE; Size 8 [5 mm] 16" [40 cm] circular needle or double-pointed needles (dpns) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE for working armhole edgings in the round; Size 8 [5 mm] needles for working neckline edging and button bands (can use 16" circulars listed above). 

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