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#64 romantic cable and lace vest

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SIZE: S/M (L/XL)
FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENTS: To fit
size 34-38 (40-42)" bust
KNITTING LEVEL: Intermediate
TECHNIQUES USED:
k = knit
p = purl
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
p2tog = purl 2 stitches together
T2 = twist 2 stitches (explained in
notes below)
C4F, C4B = cable twist over 4stitches (explained in notes below)
k-inc = increasing 1 stitch by
knitting into the front and back of a
stitch
k1-b = knit 1 stitch through back
loop
p2tog-b = purl 2 stitches together
back loop
skp = slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped
stitch over knit stitch
yo = yarn over
sl-p = slip 1 stitch purlwise
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shown in size S/M

Here is a romantic little knit vest that is right in line with
this season's fashions. It features a longer, tunic length,
empire waist shape, and gorgeous mix of lace and cable
textures.
Thin 2-stitch cables accent the shaping. A beautiful
traveling vine lace stitch is used for the bodice and pretty
4-stitch cables make up the straps. A flattering squared
neckline will work well with blouses or slim-fitting long
sleeve tops. Velvet ribbon ties complete the look.
This is a great item to wear to work or just as an extra
layer on chillier days.

MATERIALS
3 (4) - 4oz/113g (190yds/173m balls of Brown Sheep Company Lambs Pride Worsted
(15% Mohair/85% Wool) in Brown Heather #M-02
Size 9 (5.5mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
2 stitch markers
1 cable needle
6 feet of "-wide velvet ribbon
Yarn tapestry needle
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GAUGE
16 stitches = 4 and approx. 22 rows = 4 in St st on size 9 (5.5mm) needles.
PLEASE TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE

NOTES:

1) "k-inc" To increase into a knit stitch, knit the front of the stitch (as you normally
do), but before you let the stitch slip off of your left needle, knit into the back of that
same stitch. Now, allow the stitch to slip off of the left needle. This is also called
"knitting into the front and back of a stitch" to do an increase.
2) "m1" To increase by making 1, pick up the strand lying between the stitch just
knit and the next stitch (on your left needle) with your left needle tip from front to
back. Now, knit that picked up strand using the back side of the strand, as if to knit
the back of a stitch (this will twist the strand to prevent a hole).
3) "T2" (Twist 2) To twist 2 stitches, knit the next 2 stitches together, but do NOT
slip them off of your left needle. Insert your right needle tip between the 2 stitches
just knit and knit the first stitch again. Now let both stitches slip off of the left
needle.
4) "C4B" (Cable 4 back): slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold in back of work,
knit next 2 sts from left-hand needle, then knit 2 sts from cable needle.
5) "C4F" (Cable 4 front): slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold in front of work,
knit next 2 sts from left-hand needle, then knit 2 sts from cable needle.

PATTERN STITCH
TRAVELING VINE LACE PATTERN

NOTE: On all RS rows, an extra stitch is added per pattern

repeat. On the WS rows, this extra stitch is decreased.
Worked over a multiple of 8 sts plus 4.
Row 1 (RS): K2, *yo, k1-b, yo, skp, k5; rep from * to last
2 sts, k2.
Row 2 (WS): P6, *p2tog-b, p7; rep from *, ending last
rep with p5.
Row 3: K2, *yo, k1-b, yo, k2, skp, k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 4: P4, *p2tog-b, p7; rep from * to end.
Row 5: K2, *k1-b, yo, k4, skp, k1, yo; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 6: P3, *p2tog-b, p7; rep from * to last st, p1.
Row 7: K2, *k5, k2tog, yo, k1-b, yo; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 8: P5, *p2tog, p7; rep from * ending last rep with p6.
Row 9: K2, *k3, k2tog, k2, yo, k1-b, yo; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 10: *P7, p2tog; rep from * to last 4 sts, p4.
Row 11: K2, *yo, k1, k2tog, k4, yo, k1-b; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 12: P1, *p7, p2tog; rep from * to last 3 sts, p3.
Rep Rows 1-12 for pattern.

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KNITTING THE VEST

FRONT

Cast on 84 (92) sts (Optional Tip: Leave approx. 20" of a tail after you cast on to be used
to sew the side seam when you finish the vest).
Work in Garter stitch:
Row 1 (WS): Knit.
Row 2 (RS): Knit.
Row 3: Knit.
Establish rev St st with 2-stitch cable seams:
Row 4: P9, *k2, p14 (16); rep from * 3 times, k2, p9.
Row 5: K9, *p2, k14 (16); rep from * 3 times, p2, k9.
Rows 6 to 11: Cont in patt by Rep Rows 4 and 5 three times.
Row 12 (RS Cable Twist row): P9, *T2, p14 (16); rep from * 3 times, T2, p9.
Row 13: Rep Row 5.
Rows 14 to 17: Cont in patt by Rep Rows 4 and 5 twice.
Begin decrease shaping to the waist:
Rows 18 (RS Dec row): Dec 1 st within each rev St st section as follows: P9, [k2, p12
(14), p2tog] 2 times, [k2, p2tog, p12 (14)] 2 times, k2, p9 = 80 (88) sts.
Row 19: K9, *p2, k13 (15); rep from * 3 times, p2, k9.
Row 20: P9, *k2, p13 (15); rep from * 3 times, k2, p9.
Cont in patt, twisting 2-stitch cables (as was done on Row 12) every 8 rows on Rows 20,
28. 36,44, 52, 60, and 68 AND AT THE SAME TIME, dec 4 sts (as was done on Row 18)
on Rows 32 and 46 = 72 (80) sts.
Work even through Row 70.
Change to Garter st and create eyelets for ribbon ties:
Row 71 (WS Dec row): K2 (0), k2tog, *k4, k2tog; rep from * to last st (end), k2 (0). =
60 (66) sts.
Rows 72 and 73: Knit.
For Size SMALL/MEDIUM ONLY:
Row 74 (RS Create 12 eyelets row): K2, *yo, skp, k3; rep from *, ending last rep with
k1.
Rows 75 to 77: Knit.
Shape armhole and begin lace and cable bodice:
Row 78 (RS Bo 4 for Armhole AND Inc 6 for Bodice row): Bo4, k1, *k-inc, k8; rep
from * to end = 62 sts.
For Size LARGE/EXTRA-LARGE ONLY:
Row 74 (RS Create 12 eyelets row): K2, *yo, skp, k3, yo, skp, k4; rep from *, ending
last rep with k2 instead of k4.
Rows 75 to 77: Knit.
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Shape armhole and begin lace and cable bodice:

Row 78 (RS Bo 4 for Armhole AND Inc 8 for Bodice row): Bo4, *k-inc, k7; rep from
* ending last rep with k4 = 70 sts.
For ALL SIZES again:
Row 79 (WS Bo 4 for Armhole): Bo4, k3, p4, k3, p36 (44), k3, p4, k4 = 58 (66) sts.
Row 80 (RS Dec for Armhole AND begin Lace Patt): P2tog, p2, C4F, p3, place st
marker, work Row 1 of Lace Patt over next 36 (44) sts, place st marker, p3, C4B, p2, p2tog
= 60 (69) sts (Important Note: The Lace Patt caused you to have 4 (5) EXTRA sts from
this RS row, which will then be decreased during the next WS row, which is why the actual
st count here is more than for Row 79 despite the Dec for Armhole.)
Row 81: K3, p4, k3, work Row 2 of Lace Patt between st markers, k3, p4, k3 = 56 (64)
sts.
Row 82 (RS Dec for Armhole): P2tog, p1, k4, p3, work Row 3 of Lace Patt between st
markers, p3, k4, p1, p2tog = 58 (67) sts (Important Note: Again, the Lace Patt caused
you to have 4 (5) EXTRA sts from this RS row, which will then be decreased during the next
WS row, which is why the actual st count here is more than for Row 81 despite the Dec for
Armhole.)
Row 83: K2, p4, k3, work Row 4 of Lace Patt, k3, p4, k2 = 54 (62) sts.
Begin selvage sts at edges (to create a more finished edge):
NOTE: Selvage st is done by ALWAYS slipping the first st of a row (purlwise), and ALWAYS
knitting the last st of a row.
Row 84: Sl-p, p1, k4, p3, work Row 5 of Lace Patt, p3, k4, p1, k1.
Row 85: Sl-p, k1, p4, k3, work Row 6 of Lace Patt, k3, p4, k2.
Row 86 (RS Cable Twist row): Sl-p, p1, C4F, p3, work Row 7 of Lace Patt, p3, C4B,
p1, k1.
Row 87: Rep Row 85, but work Row 8 of Lace Patt st.
Cont as established, keeping selvage stitches and continuing lace patt between st markers.
AT THE SAME TIME, twist cables again (as on Row 86) every 6 rows on Rows 92, 98, and
104.
Work even through Row 109.
End lace patt and change to ribbing:
Row 110 (RS Cable Twist row AND Dec 1): Sl-p, p1, C4F, p3, [k1, p1] 8 (10) times,
k1, p2tog, [k1, p1] 8 (10) times, k1, p3, C4B, p1, k1 = 53 (61) sts
Row 111: Sl-p, k1, p4, k3, [p1, k1] 17 (21) times, p1, k3, p4, k2.
Row 112: Sl-p, p1, k4, p3, [k1, p1] 17 (21) times, k1, p3, k4, p1, k1.
Shape neckline and knit left straps:
Row 113 (WS): Sl-p, k1, p4, k3, bo 36 (44), k2, p4, k2.
Cont by working on 9 left strap sts ONLY, leaving 9 right strap sts on needle:
Row 114 (RS Dec 1 at neck edge): Sl-p, p1, k4, p1, k2tog = 8 sts.
Row 115: Sl-p, k1, p4, k2.
Row 116 (RS Cable Twist row): Sl-p, p1, C4F, p1, k1.
Row 117: Rep Row 115.
Row 118: Sl-p, p1, k4, p1, k1.
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For Size SMALL/MEDIUM ONLY:

Cont as established, keeping selvage stitches and twisting cable every 6 rows on Rows 122,
128, and 134. Work even through Row 139.
Row 140: Bo all 8 sts.
Cut yarn.
For Size LARGE/EXTRA-LARGE ONLY:
Cont as established, keeping selvage stitches and twisting cable every 6 rows on Rows 122,
128, 134, and 140. Work even through Row 141.
Row 142: Bo all 8 sts.
Cut yarn.
For ALL SIZES again:
Finish right strap:
Reattach yarn to RS to work Row 114 of right strap.
Row 114 (RS Dec 1 at Neck edge): P2tog, p1, k4, p1, k2tog = 8 sts.
Row 115: Sl-p, k1, p4, k2.
Row 116 (RS Cable Twist row): Sl-p, p1, C4B, p1, k1.
Row 117: Rep Row 115.
Row 118: Sl-p, p1, k4, p1, k1.
For Size SMALL/MEDIUM ONLY:
Cont as established, keeping selvage stitches and twisting cable every 6 rows on Rows 122,
128, and 134. Work even through Row 139.
Row 140: Bo all 8 sts.
Cut yarn.
For Size LARGE/EXTRA-LARGE ONLY:
Cont as established, keeping selvage stitches and twisting cable every 6 rows on Rows 122,
128, 134, and 140. Work even through Row 141.
Row 142: Bo all 8 sts.
Cut yarn.

BACK

Work as for FRONT through Row 79.

Work ribbing instead of lace patt for back bodice:
Row 80 (RS Dec for Armhole AND begin 1x1 Ribbing): P2tog, p2, C4F, p3, place st
marker, [k1, p1] 18 (22) times, place st marker, p3, C4B, p2, p2tog = 56 (64) sts.
Row 81: K3, p4, k3, [k1, p1] 18 (22) times, k3, p4, k3.
Row 82 (RS Dec for Armhole): P2tog, p1, k4, p3, cont in 1x1 ribbing between st
markers, p3, k4, p1, p2tog = 54 (62) sts.
Row 83: K2, p4, k3, rib between st markers, k3, p4, k2.

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Begin selvage sts at edges (to create a more finished edge):

NOTE: Selvage st is done by ALWAYS slipping the first st of a row (purlwise), and ALWAYS
knitting the last st of a row.
Row 84: Sl-p, p1, k4, p3, rib between st markers, p3, k4, p1, k1.
Row 85: Sl-p, k1, p4, k3, rib between st markers, k3, p4, k2.
Row 86 (RS Cable Twist row): Sl-p, p1, C4F, p3, rib between st markers, p3, C4B, p1,
k1.
Row 87: Rep Row 85.
Cont as established, keeping selvage stitches and working 1x1 ribbing between st markers.
AT THE SAME TIME, twist cables again (as on Row 86) every 6 rows on Rows 92, 98, 104,
and 110.
Work even through Row 112.
Shape neckline and knit straps:
Row 113 (WS): Sl-p, k1, p4, k3, bo 36 (44) in ribbing, k2, p4, k2.
Cont by working on 9 left strap sts ONLY, leaving 9 right strap sts on needle:
Row 114 (RS Dec 1 at neck edge): Sl-p, p1, k4, p1, k2tog = 8 sts.
Row 115: Sl-p, k1, p4, k2.
Row 116 (RS Cable Twist row): Sl-p, p1, C4F, p1, k1.
Row 117: Rep Row 115.
Row 118: Sl-p, p1, k4, p1, k1.
For Size SMALL/MEDIUM ONLY:
Cont as establishes, keeping selvage stitches and twisting cable ever 6 rows on Rows 122,
128, and 134. Work even through Row 139.
Row 140: Bo all 8 sts.
For Size LARGE/EXTRA-LARGE ONLY:
Cont as established, keeping selvage stitches and twisting cable every 6 rows on Rows 122,
128, 134, and 140. Work even through Row 141.
Row 142: Bo all 8 sts.
Cut yarn.
For ALL SIZES again:
Finish right strap:
Reattach yarn to RS to work Row 114 of right strap.
Row 114 (RS Dec 1 at neck edge): P2tog, p1, k4, p1, k2tog = 8 sts.
Row 115: Sl-p, k1, p4, k2.
Row 116 (RS Cable Twist row): Sl-p, p1, C4B, p1, k1.
Row 117: Rep Row 115.
Row 118: Sl-p, p1, k4, p1, k1.
For Size SMALL/MEDIUM ONLY:
Cont as established, keeping selvage stitches and twisting cable every 6 rows on Rows 122,
128, and 134. Work even through Row 139.
Row 140: Bo all 8 sts.
Cut yarn.
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For Size LARGE/EXTRA-LARGE ONLY:

Cont as established, keeping selvage stitches and twisting cable every 6 rows on Rows 122,
128, 134, and 140. Work even through Row 141.
Row 142: Bo all 8 sts.
Cut yarn.

FINISHING

Block pieces to approximate finished measurements.

Sew side seams.
Sew tops of straps together.
Thread ribbon through eyelets and tie at sides. Trim to desired length.
Weave in all loose ends.
Approximate Finished Measurements

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