Knit a cosy and squishy cowl-neck vest in Classic 12 ply, with a bold cable detail that you'll love to wear.
Construction
Knit in pieces from the bottom up, stitches picked up to work cowl collar in the round, then armholes picked up and knit flat.
Tension
28 sts and 22 rows to 10cm over rib pattern (unstretched) using 5.50mm needles.
Suitable Yarns
This pattern is written for Classic 12 ply.
Accessories
A 5.00mm and a 5.50mm circular needle, or size needles to give correct tension, 1 stitch-holder, cable needle.
Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)


3 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Techniques used: cables, shaping while maintaining cable pattern.
Fit & Related Yarn Requirements
| To fit chest size |
cm |
75-80 |
85-90 |
95-100 |
105-110 |
115-120 |
| Finished chest size |
cm |
90 |
100 |
110 |
125 |
135 |
| Body length |
cm |
60 |
61 |
62 |
63 |
65 |
| Sleeve length |
cm |
45 |
45 |
45 |
45 |
45 |
Qty x 200g balls
|
Classic 12 ply |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
Photographed in Classic 12 ply Midnight Blue, Harvest Gold, and Cranberry.