The Thistle-Be-In Vest is inspired by the designer’s love for Scottish landscapes, making it an exciting and adventurous project to knit. It is a V-neck, split-bottom edge cable-knit vest that offers an engaging knitting experience. With its Scottish thistle cable-knit design, created by Amanda Lee, this vest promises to be a truly captivating and enjoyable knit. Whether you’re a fan of the inspiration or simply love a fun knitting challenge, this intermediate design is sure to bring joy to your knitting journey. The vest is styled to be worn over a button-down shirt and also looks adorable as a sleeveless tee, making it a versatile and stylish addition to your wardrobe. Embrace the thrill of creating something uniquely beautiful while honing your skills in cable knitting, decreasing, picking up stitches, and more. Get ready to knit and flaunt your Thistle-Be-In Vest with knitting pride!

Sizes
XS - 28 - 31” (32”)/ 71 - 80 cm (81 cm)
S - 32 - 35” (36”)/ 81 - 90 cm (91 cm)
M - 36 - 39” (40”)/ 91 - 100 cm (102 cm)
L - 40 - 43” (44”)/ 101 - 111 cm (112 cm)
XL - 44 - 47” (48”)/ 112 - 121 cm (122 cm)
2XL - 48 - 51” (52”)/ 122 - 131 cm (132 cm)
3XL - 52 - 55” (56”)/ 132 - 141 cm (142 cm)
4XL - 56 - 59” (60”)/ 142 - 151 cm (152 cm)
5XL - 60 - 63” (64”)/ 152 - 162 cm (163 cm)
6XL - 64 - 67” (68”)/ 163 - 170 cm (173 cm)
Fits bust _-_” with ~ 1-4”/ 2-10 cm positive ease, (finished measurement after blocking)

Materials
590(610, 725, 865)990, 1110, 1205 {1310, 1440, 1600} yards / 540(558, 663, 791)905, 1015, 1102{1198, 1317, 1463} meters of DK weight superwash yarn (cat. 3)
US 6/4 mm 24-32” circular needles
US 6/4 mm 16” circular needles
US 7/4.5 mm 24-32” circular needles
US 7/4.5 mm double pointed needle or cable needle
US 8/5 knitting needle (for shoulder BO)
Measuring Tape
Large eye blunt needle
6 Stitch Markers
Removable place markers
2 stitch holders (or scrap yarn)

Skill level: intermediate

Skills required: knitting flat, knitting in the round, decreasing (CDD, K2tog, SSK), picking up stitches, cable knitting (C4B, 34F, 36B, 36F), Three Needle BO

This pattern includes 2 versions (color-coded and black/white), schematic, abbreviation key, stitch explanation, 3 charts, row-by-row written pattern, alternatives, and tips

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