A one shoulder version of the Arcuate Vest that is perfect for your next summertime hangout. I am so excited to share this release because it has taken a few versions and a lot of time to get it right.

The unique cable pattern is charted and written and is easy to memorize, making this top a good project for ambitious beginners to advanced knitters alike. This top is knit from the bottom up in the round until the underarm, then the front and back straps are knit flat. At the top of the strap, there is short row shaping to ensure it fits well on the shoulder. As both the front and back pieces are identical, it can be worn on either shoulder! There is also an option to do waist shaping or a version without, to better customize the fit of this top to your body shape.

DIFFICULTY: Advanced beginner to intermediate

SIZING (finished garment measurements):

• Bust: 78.4, 84, 89.6, (95.2, 100.8, 106.4), 112, 117.6, 123.2, (128.8, 134.4, 140), 145.6, 151.2 cm/30.9, 33.1, 35.3, (37.5, 39.7, 41.9), 44.1, 46.3, 48.5, (50.7, 52.9, 55.1), 57.3, 59.5 inches
• Waist measurement with shaping version: 58.9, 63.6, 67.3, (72, 75.7, 80.4), 84.1, 88.8, 92.5, (97.2, 100.9, 105.6), 109.3, 114 cm/ 23.2, 25, 26.5, (28.3, 29.8, 31.6), 33.1, 35, 36.4, (38.3, 39.7, 41.6), 43, 44.9 inches. -- There is also a modification for no waist shaping (final waist measurement will equal bust measurement) OR instructions on how to modify the waist shaping instructions if your waist corresponds better with a different finished waist measurement than given for your bust size.

This garment is meant to be worn with 0-5 cm/0-2 inches negative ease for a tight fit. If you are between sizes, it is recommended you size down unless you want a looser fit. The white sample is shown in size 1 with 2 cm/0.79 inches of negative ease.

Note: While all sizes have been tech edited, sizes 11-14 have not been test knitted. If you are interested in knitting those sizes, I would be happy to provide you the pattern for free in exchange for some feedback on those sizes!

SKILLS USED: long tail cast on, German short rows, regular bind off, 3 needle bind off

MATERIALS:

Yarn: 300, 325, 350, (375, 400, 425), 450, 500, 525, (550, 575, 600), 625, 650 m/328, 355, 383, (410, 437, 465), 492, 547, 574, (601, 629, 656), 684, 711 yds of DK weight yarn

• KnitPicks CotLin Reflections in White (224 m/246 yards per 100g) used for sample (yarn gifted)
• If length is added to the top, you will need more yardage

Suggested Needles: Circular needles in sizes US 6 (4.0 mm) and US 4 (3.5 mm) or whatever is necessary to achieve gauge

Notions: stitch markers, cable needle, waste yarn or a stitch holder, tapestry needle, spare needle for 3 needle bind off

GAUGE (measured after blocking):

• Twisted ribbing: 21.4 sts x 40 rows = 4”/10 cm using US 4 (3.50 mm)
• Main cable pattern: 21.4 sts x 31 rows = 4”/10 cm using US 6 (4.0mm)