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A total revamping of my 13-year old vest pattern! Top down instead of bottom-up, edgings knit as you go instead of being knit on later, A-line shaping instead of waist shaping, worsted instead of aran-weight yarn.

This simple open-front vest has a pretty little slipped stitch cable detail and edgings that are knit along with the body. Sizing is determined by measuring from the center of one underarm to the center of the other across your back and choosing the closest size. If you are between sizes, go up.

Construction begins with the top of the back. After knitting to the underarm, back stitches are put on hold and then each front is knit by picking up stitches at the shoulders. Once the tops of both fronts are complete, the sections are joined and knit to the bottom edge. A knitted-on bind-off minimizes rolling.

Skills required
Long-tail cast-on
German short rows
Picking up stitches
Cables
Backwards-loop cast-on

Measurements and approximate yardage
The front is open and you can continue front increases to reach your desired amount of coverage.
Size/Back Measurement/Yardage
XS/14.8/585
S/16.4/640
M1/17.6/ 690
M2/18.8/745
M3/20.4/800
L/22/870
XL/24/940
XXL/25.6/1010
XXXL/27.6/1080

Materials
Worsted-weight yarn (see yardage by size on previous page)
Stitch markers
Cable needle if desired
Measuring tape
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Blocking supplies

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sample was knit in Knit Picks Simply Wool Wosted in Winkle