Clever neck shaping which matches the pattern flow and simple self-finished edges are thoughtful additions to a versatile garment.
This ribbed vest has wide cable panels on the front and back, and is worked in the round to the underarms. The upper fronts and back are worked flat.

Finished measurements:
Bust: 31 ¼ (34 ½, 37 ½, 40, 43 ¼, 46 ½, 49 ¾)“ / 79.5 (87.5, 95.5, 101.5, 110, 118, 126.5) cm
Length: 21 ¾ (22, 22 ½, 23, 26 ¼, 26 ¾, 26 ½)” / 55 (56, 57, 58.5, 66.5, 68, 67.5) cm
Shown in size 31 ¼“ / 79.5 cm

Suggested yarn:
3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins Briggs & Little Regal (272 yd / 249 m per 4 oz / 113 g skein; 100% Wool) in Light Grey

Needles:
Size 6 US / 4 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm long or longer
Two size 6 US / 4 mm double-pointed needles
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain
correct gauge.

Notions:
Stitch markers (including one in a unique color or style for beginning of round), stitch holder or waste yarn, cable needle

Gauge:
20 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm over K2, P2 Ribbing, slightly stretched, using size 6 US / 4 mm needles
Sizes 31 ¼, 34 ½, and 37 ½“ / 79.5, 87.5, and 95.5 cm: 52-st panel from Charts A or B measures approximately 8” / 20.5 cm wide
Sizes 40, 43 ¼, 46 ½, and 49 ¾” / 101.5, 110, 118, and 126.5 cm: 60-st panel from Charts A or B measures approximately
9 ¼“ / 23.5 cm wide To save time and to ensure accurate sizing, check gauge.