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ABOUT

The Maeve Vest is an all-over cabled vest with a unique wraparound cable detail along the armhole. The vest is worked top down, where the front and back yoke are worked flat and the body is worked in the round. Short rows are used to shape the shoulders and also along the bottom of the armhole edge. Optional waist shaping for a more fitted look is also included.

The blue sample shown was worked without waist shaping and the green sample was worked with waist shaping.

SIZING

The Maeve Vest is designed to be worn with approximately 0.25-2.25 in (0.5-5.5 cm) of positive ease, meaning the circumference of the vest is approximately 0.25-2.25 in (0.5-5.5 cm) larger than your bust.

View the full schematic in the pattern preview here: Pattern Preview

Sizes: (1, 2, 3) (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10)

Bust: (28-30, 32-34, 36-38) (40-42, 44-46, 48-50) (52-54 56-58, 60-62, 64-66) in / (71-76, 81-86, 91-96) (102-107, 112-117, 122-127) (132-137, 142-147, 152-157, 162-167) cm

Garment circumference: (30.25, 34.25, 38.25) (42.25, 46.25, 50.25) (54.25, 58.25, 62.25, 66.25) in / (77, 87, 97) (107.5, 117.5, 127.5) (138, 148, 158, 168.5) cm

Note: Sizes 9-10 were note tested. If you are interested in knitting either of these sizes, I’m happy to offer the pattern for free in exchange for feedback. Please email emily@emknits.co for more information.

YARN

(725, 760, 850) (920, 990, 1060) (1130, 1210, 1295, 1400) yards / (663, 695, 777) (841, 905, 969) (1033, 1106, 1184, 1280) meters of a sport weight yarn (or equivalent yarn held together)

The blue sample pictured used Sandnes Garn Sunday held together with Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair. The green sample used KnitPicks Alpaca Cloud Fingering held together with KnitPicks Aloft.

NEEDLES

US size 6 / 4 mm circular needles 24, 32 or 40 in / 60, 80 or 100 cm

US size 5 / 3.75 mm circular needles 24, 32 or 40 in / 60, 80 or 100 cm

MATERIALS

Cable needle
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

GAUGE

36 st x 37 rows on 4x4 in / 10x10 cm using US size 6 / 4 mm needles in cabled pattern, blocked

TECHNIQUES

Backwards loop cast on
Cable knitting and reading charts
German short rows
Increasing and decreasing
Italian bind-off
Long-tailed cast on
Three needle bind-off