Williamsburg Vest Lite by Kara Eng

Williamsburg Vest Lite

Knitting
September 2023
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette on 8mm
US 11 - 8.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
437 - 875 yards (400 - 800 m)
XS - 5X
English
This pattern is available for $8.50 USD buy it now

The cable vest you’ve been waiting for. With the option to make wide or fitted sleeves and its oversized fit, this is an instant heirloom. Constructed flat and in the round, it’s the perfect way to up your cable game.

Materials:

  • 4 (4) 4 (5) 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 of 100g/100m
  • 1 pair of 6 mm circular needles, 24” cord
  • 1 pair of 8 mm circular needles, 24” cord

Gauge:
- 10 stitches x 16 rows in stockinette on 8mm needles to make 4” x 4” square

Suggested Yarns:

  • Wool and the Gang, Alpachino Merino
  • Wool and the Gang, Feeling Good Yarn (held double)
  • Knit Picks, Biggo
  • Drops, Andes
  • Malabrigo Yarn, Chunky
  • We are Knitters, Squish Yarn
  • Any Bulky weight yarn

Measurements:
XS:
Width - 16”
Length - 15”

Small:
Width - 18”
Length - 16”

Medium:
Width - 20”
Length - 17”

Large:
Width - 22”
Length - 18”

XL:
Width - 24”
Length - 19”

2X:
Width - 26”
Length - 20”

3X:
Width - 28”
Length - 21”

4X:
Width - 30”
Length - 22”

5X:
Width - 32”
Length - 23”

This pattern is suitable for beginners! You should be familiar with stockinette stitch! This pattern uses the following techniques: picking up stitches, cable knitting, decreases, and knitting flat. I’ll be posting tutorials on my instagram!

Check on my instagram @karas.knit.eng and the tag #WilliamsburgVest for more images!