This pattern is from my book Cable Knit Style: 15 Stunning Patterns for Pullovers, Cardigans, Tanks, Tees & More. The book includes a 15-piece collection of cable knit sweaters and tops that will be beloved pieces in your closet for years to come.

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Construction
The vest is worked from the bottom up in the round, beginning with a ribbing knit with the contrast color yarn before switching to the main color for the body. Using the contrast color once again, stitches are picked up for both the armhole and neck edges and finished with a ribbing.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Sizing
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)
30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50.75, 54.75, 58.75, 62.75, 66.75)” / 76.25 (86.25, 96.5, 106.75, 116.75) (129, 139.25, 149.25, 159.5, 169.75) cm, blocked

Recommended ease: This vest is designed with 0–2” / 0–5 cm of positive ease. If in between sizes, the smaller size is recommended. Sample shown is knit in Size XS.

Yarn
MC: Super bulky weight, Stitch & Story The Chunky Wool in Iced Mint (100% Merino Wool), 71 yds (65 m) per 100-g skein

CC: Super bulky weight, Stitch & Story The Chunky Wool in Ivory White (100% Merino Wool), 71 yds (65 m) per 100-g skein

Any super bulky weight yarn can be used for this pattern as long as it matches gauge.

Yardage/Meterage
150 (165, 180, 195, 215) (240, 255, 280, 295, 310) yds / 135 (150, 165, 180, 195) (220, 235, 255, 270, 285) m of super bulky weight yarn in main color (MC)
and
70 (85, 95, 100, 110) (120, 130, 135, 150, 160) yds / 65 (75, 85, 90, 100) (110, 120, 125, 135, 145) m of super bulky weight yarn in contrast color (CC)