This is my first ever cable design and one of my most favourite knits to date. It’s a chunky cable knit V-neck vest with varsity inspired contrast striped ribbing. To give it a cute feminine vibe the central cables are hearts, along with two adorable contrast functional ties on either side. It’s slightly oversized and cropped, and the side seams are left unsewn and held together by the ties. If you’re in between sizes or want it more fitted size down. The functional tie sides means you can make it larger if you need.

Level: Advanced
Pattern in English

Sizes
1 - chest 28/30”
2 - chest 32/34”
3 - chest 36/38”
4 - chest 40/42”
5 - chest 44/46”
6 - chest 48/50”
7 - chest 52/54”
8 - chest 56/58”

Please note size 6-8 have not been tested. I have no reason to think there’s any errors but if you find some please let me know. If you want to test these sizes drop me a message!

Yarn
Super Chunky Merino 100g = 65m
5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) Balls colour 1 (main)
3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4) 4 (4) Balls colour 2 (contrast)

Recommended Yarn:
Lauren Aston - Super Chunky
Wool Couture - Cheeky Chunky
World of Wool - Chubbs
Pine Rose & Co - Super Chunky Merino

Gauge = 10cm (4”) x 10cm (4”)
11st 15rw - Stockinette stitch 8mm needles blocked

Tool kit
8mm 40/60cm circular or straight needles
8mm 40cm circular needles
Cable needle or stitch holder
Tape measure
Stitch markers
Sewing needle

These are just suggested needle sizes you may need to change sizes if you knit tighter/looser.

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