Williamsburg Vest by Kara Eng

Williamsburg Vest

Knitting
September 2023
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette on 15mm
US 17 - 12.0 mm
US 19 - 15.0 mm
262 - 547 yards (240 - 500 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:

  • 1 pair of 15 mm circular needles, 24” cord
  • 1 pair of 12 mm circular needles, 24” cord
  • 3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4) 5 (5) 5 skeins of 200g/80m

Gauge:
4”x4”: 8 stitches by 8 rows on 15mm needles in stockinette

Suggested Yarns:

  • Wool and the Gang, Crazy Sexy Wool
  • Wool and the Gang, Heal the Wool
  • We are Knitters, The Wool
  • Knit Picks, Tuff Puff
  • Hayfield, Bonus Super Chunky
  • 3 Strands of Lion Brand, Pound of Love
  • Rowan Yarns, Big Wool

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!