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Twisted Knit Vest Pattern

Create a stylish and cozy twisted knit vest with this detailed pattern. This intermediate-level project will challenge and delight knitters looking to expand their skills. Have fun with different yarn colors to make a unique vest that you'll love to wear!

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: Aran, Metric: 10 ply) in your choice of color(s)
• Needles: US 8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm) straight needles
• Cable needle
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Finished Measurements

Size: S (M, L, XL)

• Bust circumference: 36 (40, 44, 48) inches
• Length: 24 (25, 26, 27) inches

Pattern

1. Back Panel
   1. Using the long tail cast on, cast on 80 (88, 96, 104) stitches.
   2. Work in stockinette stitch until piece measures 15 (16, 17, 18) inches from cast on edge.
   3. Shape shoulders by binding off 8 (9, 10, 11) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
   4. Continue in stockinette stitch on the remaining 64 (70, 76, 82) stitches until armhole measures 9 (9.5, 10, 10.5) inches.
   5. Bind off all stitches.
2. Front Panels (make 2)
   1. Using the long tail cast on, cast on 40 (44, 48, 52) stitches.
   2. Work in stockinette stitch for 2 inches.
   3. Next row (RS): K3, place marker, work Row 1 of cable pattern over next 34 (38, 42, 46) stitches, place marker, K3.
   4. Continue in stockinette stitch and cable pattern as set until piece measures same as back panel to shoulder shaping.
   5. Shape shoulders by binding off 8 (9, 10, 11) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
   6. Continue in stockinette stitch and cable pattern on the remaining 24 (26, 28, 30) stitches until armhole measures same as back panel.
   7. Bind off all stitches.
3. Assembly
   1. Block all pieces to measurements.
   2. Sew front panels to back panel at shoulders.
   3. Sew side seams.
   4. Weave in all ends.

Enjoy your beautifully twisted knit vest!

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