Comfy Wool Vest
The Comfy Wool Vest is a versatile and stylish addition to any wardrobe, perfect for both casual outings and more dressed-up occasions. Its lightweight and breathable material makes it a comfortable choice for warm weather, while the chic knitted design adds a touch of sophistication to any outfit. Whether paired with high-waisted jeans for a trendy look or layered under a blazer for a polished ensemble, this vest is a wardrobe staple that can be dressed up or down with ease.
SIZES [M, L, XL] FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 34 [36,41,46] inches
Length: 21 [21,22,23] inches
MATERIALS
Patons Shetland Chunky [75% acrylic, 25% wool; 148 yds/135 meters per 100g skein]; color: Charcoal; 3[3, 4, 5] skeins
1 set US#10/6mm straight needles
1 extra US#10/6mm straight needle
Stitch holders
Yarn needle
GAUGE
13 sts/18 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
Stitch Patterns
C6B = slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold to the back of work, knit next 3 stitches then knit the 3 stitches from the cable needle
C6F = slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold to the front of work, knit next 3 stitches then knit the 3 stitches from the cable needle
Cable Pattern:
Rows 1, 3, 7: P2, K6, P2, K6, P2.
Row 2 and all WS Rows: K2, P6, K2, P6, K2.
Row 5: P2, C6B, P2, C6F, P2.
Row 9: Repeat row 5.
Row 11,13,15: Repeat Row 1.
Row 16: K2, P6, K2, P6, K2.
Repeat rows 5 through 16 to work the cable pattern.
DIRECTIONS
Back
CO 56[60, 68, 76] sts
Work even in 2x2 ribbing for 2 inches, ending with RS facing.
Change to St st and work even until 13[13, 14, 15] inches from beg.
Shape Armholes
BO 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows.
Work even until 21[21,22,23] inches from beg, ending with RS facing.
Next row: K 12[14, 16,18], BO 24[24, 28, 32], K 12[14, 16,18].
Break yarn and place rem. sts on holders.
Front
CO 60[64, 72, 80] sts.
Work even in 2x2 ribbing for 2 inches, ending with RS facing.
Next row: K 21[23,27,31], work Row 1 of Cable Patt, K 21[23, 27, 31].
Next row: P 21[23, 27, 31], work Row 2 of Cable Patt, P 21[23, 27, 31].
Work even, maintaining continuity of established pattern until 13[13, 14, 15] inches from beg.
Shape Armholes
Cont in patt, BO 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows.
Work even in patt until 15 (15, 16, 17) inches from beg, ending with RS facing.
Shape Neck
K 17[19, 23, 27], Cable Patt 9. Join a new ball of yarn and complete row with second ball. Cont. in pattern, making sure to keep your 2 sides separated by knitting the Left Front with the first ball of yarn and the Right Front with the second.
Work even in patt. until 21 (21,22,23) inches from beg, ending with RS facing.
Next row: K 12[14, 16,18], BO 14[14, 16, 18]. Break yarn. With 2nd ball of yarn, BO 14[14, 16, 18], K 12[14, 16, 18].
Leave rem sts on the needle.
FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements.
Join Shoulders
Place the sts from the Right Back Shoulder on a working needle. With the RS of each piece facing each other, work a 3 needle BO to join these sts to the corresponding Front sts.
Repeat for Left Shoulder.
Sew side seams.
Work 1 round of Single Crochet around the neckline and each armhole.
Weave in ends.
