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Cabled Comfort Vest

Hello my fellow Knitters! I am back again with a new design. Wrap yourself in cozy elegance with this stylish layering piece designed to keep you warm while adding a touch of handmade charm to your wardrobe. This vest features bold cable motifs and textured stitches that create a stunning, eye-catching pattern, balanced with a comfortable ribbed hem and shoulders for a perfect fit. This versatile design can be paired with a crisp shirt or a casual top. It is a fun project for knitters who love texture and a timeless style, so I hope you like this design and give it a try.  

Overview:

  • Skill levelIntermediate.
  • Instructions style: written pattern + charts.
  • Sizes: this vest is available in five sizes XS/S, M/L and XL/2XL (see detailed measurements below). 
  • Overview: this vest is knitted flat in one piece back and forth starting from left to right, using circular knitting needles for the ease of work. The lower rib band is worked in the round after picking up stitches using also circular knitting needles, the same method applies for neck band. Change the knitting needles length as required.
  • Required skills: increasing and decreasing stitches, working in the round, working braid pattern that required switching stitches, picking up stitches.
 




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Materials:

  • Suggested yarn: Tunc Star Maxi, 100% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 328 yards (300 m), in the color "3044", 2 (3, 3) skeins.
  • Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm), 24" (60 cm) and 32" (80 cm) long, size US 6 (4 mm), and 32" (80 cm), sizes US 7 (4.5 mm).
  • Tapestry needle.
  • Large stitch holder.
  • Small stitch holder.
  • Ring stitch markers.

Sizes and measurements:

Size Chest-bust measurements Waist measurements
XS/S 34"- 36" (86- 92 cm) 26"- 28" (66- 71cm)
M/L 38"- 40" (97- 102 cm) 30"- 33" (76- 84 cm)
XL/2XL 42"- 44" (107- 112 cm) 35"- 37" (89- 94cm)
 


Yardage: 
  • Size XS/S: 650- 655 yards (595- 600 m), approx.
  • Size M/L: 815- 820 yards (745- 750 m), approx. 
  • Size XL/2XL: 980- 985 yards (895- 900 m), approx.

Gauge: 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette pattern and US 7 (4.5 mm) needles.

Knitting Terms:

  • st: stitch.
  • sts: stitches.
  • k: knit.
  • p: purl.
  • k2tog: knit two sts together.
  • ssk: slip st, slip st, knit the two slipped sts together through back loops.
  • rsm: ring stitch marker.


Pattern 1 (22 sts):

Row 1: p 5, slip 2 sts into the st holder in front, k 2, slip the 2 sts back to left needle and knit them, p 4, slip 2 sts into the st holder to back, k 2, slip the 2 sts back to left needle and knit them, p 5.

Row 2 and every even number row: k the knit sts and p the purl sts.

Row 3: p 3, *slip 2 sts into the st holder to back, k 2, slip the 2 sts back to left needle and purl them, slip 2 sts into the st holder in front, p 2, slip the 2 sts back to left needle and knit them, repeat from * once, p 3.

Rows 5, 9, 13, 17: p 3, k 2, p 4, slip 2 sts into the st holder in front, k 2, slip the 2 sts back to left needle and knit them, p 4, k 2, p 3.

Rows 7, 11, 15: p 3, k 2, p 4, k 4, p 4, k 2, p 3.

Row 19: p 3, *slip 2 sts into the st holder in front, p 2, slip the 2 sts back to left needle and knit them, slip 2 sts into the st holder to back, k 2, slip the 2 sts back to left needle and purl them, repeat from * once, p 3.

Row 21: repeat row 1.

Row 23: p 5, k 4, p 4, k 4, p 5.

Row 24: k the knit sts and p the purl sts.

Pattern 2 (7 sts): 

Row 1: p 1, k2tog, sl st and yo the sl st, ssk, p 1.

Row 2: k 1, p 1, sl st and pass the yo and make another yo the same way, p 1, k 1.

Row 3: p 1, k 1, sl st and pass the 2 yos and make another yo the same way, k 1, p 1.

Row 4: k 1, p 1, insert right needle into the sl st and 3 (yo)s and (p 1, yo, p 1) into them, p 1, k 1.

 





 

 

Instructions:

With 32" (80 cm), US 6 (4 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 194 (202, 210) sts .

Left Rib Band:

Row 1 (right side): 

Back: (p 2, k 2, p 2, k 4, p 4, k 4, p 2, k 2, p 2, k 5) twice, p 2, k 2, p 2, k 4, p 4, k 4, p 2, k 2, p 2. 

Shoulder: (k 2, p 2) seven (nine, eleven) times, k 2.

Front: repeat back.

Row 2: k the knit sts and p the purl sts.

Repeat rib rows 1-2 seven more times.

Change to 32" (80 cm), US 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needles when working next row:

Note: start working the first row of pattern 1 as follows:

  • For size XS/S: row 1. 
  • For Size M/L: row 19.
  • For size XL/2XL: row 17.

General pattern:

Row 1 (right side):  

Back: (pattern 1, pattern 2) twice, pattern 1.

Shoulder: (k 2, p 2) seven (eight, nine) times, k 2.

Front: repeat back.

Row 2: 

Front: (pattern 1, pattern 2) twice, pattern 1.

Shoulder: k the knit sts and p the purl sts.

Back: repeat front.

Continue working the general pattern. After 28 (32, 36) rows, work the neck opening part. 

Neck opening:

Back: (pattern 1, pattern 2) twice, pattern 1.

Neck opening: k 2, bind off 24 (32, 40) sts, k 2.

Front: repeat back.

The back and front are worked separately. Slip the back sts into 24" (60 cm), US 6 (4.5 mm) knitting needles.

Middle Back:

Row 1: (pattern 1, pattern 2) twice, pattern 1, k 2, p 1.

Row 2: k 1, p 2, (pattern 1, pattern 2) twice, pattern 1.  

Repeat rows 1-2 twenty-two (twenty-six, thirty) times. Leave the back sts for now (slip them into thread or a large stitch holder).

Middle Front:

Slip the front sts into 24" (60 cm), US 6 (4.5 mm) knitting needles, and work as follows:

Row 1: p 1, k 2, (pattern 1, pattern 2) twice, pattern 1, k 2, p 1.

Row 2: (pattern 1, pattern 2) twice, pattern 1, p 2, k 1.  

Repeat rows 1-2 twenty-two (twenty-six, thirty) times.

Joining Back, shoulder and Front:

Into a 32" (80 cm), US 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles, slip the back and the front sts simultaneously. 

Joining Right Side Row: 

Back: (pattern 1, pattern 2) twice, pattern 1. 

Shoulder: k 2, p 1, cast on 24 (32, 40) sts, p 1, k 2, 

Front: (pattern 1, pattern 2) twice, pattern 1, k 2, p 1.

Wrong Side Row:

Front: (pattern 1, pattern 2) twice, pattern 1.

Shoulder: (p 2, k 2) seven (eight, nine) times, p 2.

Back: repeat front.

Continue working the General pattern. After 28 (32, 36) rows from joining row, change to US 6 (4 mm) and 32" (80 cm) circular knitting needles when working next row.

Right Rib Band: repeat 1-2 rows of (Left Rib Band) eight times. Bind off all sts.

Neck band:

With 16" (40 cm), US 6 (4 mm) circular knitting needles, and into the middle back neck line, pick up 22 (26, 30) sts along half back neck, (put a rsm)24 (32, 36) sts along left shoulder (put a rsm)46 (50, 54) sts along front neck line (put a rsm)24 (32, 36) sts along right shoulder (put a rsm) and 22 (26, 30) sts along the second half of back neck (put a rsm). [138 (166, 186) sts] 

Row 1: k 1, (p 2, k 2) to one st before rsm (back), p 1, (k 2, p 2) to next rsm (left shoulder), (k 2, p 2) to last two sts before next rsm (front), k 2, p 2, (k 2, p 2) to next rsm (right shoulder), k 2, p 1, ( k 2 p 2) to one st before the end, k 1.

Rows 2, 3, 4: (k the k sts and p the p sts to one st before next rsm, k2tog, k the k sts and p the p sts to one st before next rsm, ssk), repeat once, k the k sts and p the p sts to end. 

Rows 5, 6, 7, 8: k 1, (p 2, k 2) to last st, k 1.

Bind off all sts.

Bottom Band:

With 32" (80 cm), US 6 (4 mm) circular knitting needles, and into the middle back, pick up 48 (60, 72) sts along the half of the back bottom edge to the right side band, put the front bottom edge over the back bottom edge of the band and pick up 14 sts through front and back edges together, pick up 96 (108, 120) sts along front bottom edge to the left side band, put the front piece bottom edge over the back bottom edge and pick up 14 sts through front and back edges together, and 48 (54, 60) sts along the second half back bottom edge. [220 (244, 268) sts] 

Bottom Band Row: k 2, p 2 to end.

Repeat the row twenty-one more times, then bind off all sts. Weave in loose ends.




Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

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Cecil Dream Vest

 

Hello my fellow knitters! I'm so excited to introduce this vest, a cozy and stylish new knitting pattern designed to bring a soft, dreamy touch to your wardrobe! Featuring a beautiful blend of pink shades with bold purple accents, this vest is perfect for layering over your favorite shirts and blouses. The relaxed fit, side ties, and textured stitchwork make it both comfortable and unique. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or looking for a fun new project, the Cecil Dream Vest is a wonderful addition to your handmade collection. Designed with love, this pattern is sure to inspire creativity and warmth.



Overview:

  • Skill level: Intermediate.
  • Instructions style: written pattern.
  • Yarn weight: #5/ bulky.
  • Available sizes: this vest is available in four sizes for adults: XS/S, M/L and XL/2XL (see detailed measurements below).
  • The front and back are worked as one piece starting left to right, until they split for the neck opening. The back and front V-shaped openings are worked separately, then they are joined and worked symmetrical to the left side. The neck and bottom bands are worked after picking up stitches. Four I-cords are knitted and sewn two to each side to the front and the back.
  • Required skills: cast on and bind off stitches, increasing and decreasing stitches, picking up stitches, knitting I-cord.



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Materials:

  • Suggested yarn: Rozetti, Puzzle, 100% acrylic, 7 oz (200 g), 328 yards (300 m), in the colors (A) "233-10": (12) skeins, and (B) "233-03", 1 skein for all sizes.
  • Circular knitting needles, 24" (60 cm) and 32" (80 cm) long, sizes US 10 (6 mm), and 7 mm.
  • Double pointed knitting needles, size US 10 (6 mm).
  • Tapestry needle.
  • Ring stitch markers.
  • Small stitch holders.


Sizes and measurements:

Size Chest-bust measurements Waist measurements
XS/S 34"- 36" (86- 92 cm) 26"- 28" (66- 71 cm)
M/L 38"- 40 (97- 102 cm) 30"- 33" (76- 84 cm)
XL/2XL 42"- 44" (107- 112 cm) 35"- 37" (89- 94 cm)


Yardage: 
  • Size XS/S: 315- 320 yards (290- 295 m), approx.
  • Size M/L: 380- 385 yards (350- 355 m), approx. 
  • Size XL/2XL: 450- 455 yards (415- 420 m), approx.

Gauge: 12 sts and 18 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette pattern and 7 mm knitting needles.



Knitting Terms:

  • st: stitch.
  • sts: stitches.
  • k: knit.
  • p: purl.
  • k2tog: knit two sts together.
  • ssk: slip st, slip st, knit the two slipped sts together through back loops.
  • sth: stitch holder.
  • stm: stitch marker.
  • m1: make one stitch increase.
  • s2s1ktog: slip two stitches as if to knit them together, slip the third one knit-wise, knit the three stitches together through back loops (centered double decrease). You can watch my tutorial video below to learn how to knit this stitch:





Instructions:

Left Side of the Vest:

With yarn (B), and 32" (80 cm), US 10 (6 mm) knitting needles, cast on 121 (135149) sts, start working as follows:

Row 1: k 1, p 1, repeat to last st, k 1.

Cut yarn (B) and bind on yarn (A).

Row 2: p 1, k 1, repeat to last st, p 1.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 two more times, then repeat row 1 once.

Change to 32" (80 cm), 7 mm knitting needles when knitting next row, and decreasing 20 (2428) sts evenly [101 (111121) sts]. Work stockinette stitch pattern 15 (1923) rows. 

Slip the first 50 (5560) sts into 24" (60 cm) long, and 7 mm circular knitting needles for the back, slip the next st into a small sth (shoulder st), leave the remaining 50 (5560) sts for the front on a knitting needles or piece of thread for now.

Back:

back neck shaping:

Row 1 (right side): k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k 1. 

Row 2: p to end.

Repeat rows 1-2 two (twothree) more times, then work stockinet stitch pattern 12 (14, 16) rows, then work as follows:

Row 1 (right side): k to last 2 sts, m1, k 2. 

Row 2: p to end.

Repeat rows 1-2 two (twothree) more times. Leave the back piece for now and work the front to make the V-neck shaping.



Front:

Into 24" (60 cm) long, 7 mm circular knitting needles, slip the 50 (5560) sts of the front and bind on yarn (A) to make the neck shaping. 

V-neck shaping:

Row 1 (right side): bind off first 6 sts, k to end.

Row 2: p to end.

Repeat rows 1-2 three (fourfive) more times. 

For size XS/S:

Row: bind off first 6 sts, k to end. (20 sts)

For size M/L:

Row a: bind off 5 sts, k to end. (20 sts)

Row b: p to end, cast on 5 sts.

Row c: k to end.

For size XL/2XL:

Row a: Bind off 4 sts, k to end. (20 sts)

Row b: p to end, cast on 4 sts.

Row c: k to end.

Continue for all sizes:

Row 3: p to end, cast on 6 sts.

Row 4: k to end.

Repeat rows 3-4 three (fourfive) more times, then repeat row 3 once. [50 (5560) sts]

Right Side of the Vest:

Into 32" (80 cm), 7 mm knitting needles, slip the 50 (5560) sts of the back part, then the 50 (5560) sts of the front part and work next row as follows:

Joining back and front row (right side): k all back sts, m1 (put a stm into this shoulder st), k all front sts. [101 (111121) sts]

Work stockinette stitch pattern 15 (1923) rows, starting with purl row.

Knit one row, increasing 20 (2428) sts evenly. [121 (135149) sts]

Change to 32" (80 cm), US 10 (6 mm) knitting needles to work the right side band as follows: 

Row 1: p 1, k 1, repeat to last st, p 1.

Row 2: k 1, p 1, repeat to last st, k 1.

Repeat rows 1-2 two more times, cut yarn (A). Bind on yarn (B) and repeat rows 1-2 once, then bind off all sts.

V-Neck band:

With yarn (A), US 10 (6 mm), 24" (60 cm) knitting needles, and at the middle of back neck line, pick up 12 (1214) sts, the st on the sth of the left shoulder, 38 (4042) sts on left V-neck opening, a st at the bottom of the V-neck (insert a ring stm before and after this center st), 38 (4042) sts on right side of the V-neck opening, the st of the right shoulder, 13 (1315) sts of the second back half. [104 (108116) sts]

Purl one round, then work as follows:

Rib round: (k 1, p 1), repeat to 1 st before the center st, s2s1ktog, (k 1, p 1), repeat to end.

Repeat rib round three more times, cut yarn (A). Bind on yarn (B) and repeat rib round twice, then bind off all sts.

Bottom band:

With yarn (A), US 10 (6 mm), 24" (60 cm) knitting needles, and from right side of the bottom of the front piece, pick up 69 (7785) sts.

Row 1: p 1, k 1, repeat to last st, p 1.

Row 2: k 1, p 1, repeat to last st, k 1.

Repeat rows 1-2 two more times, cut yarn (A). Bind on yarn (B) and repeat rows 1-2 once, then bind off all sts.

Work the same for the back piece.

I-Cords:

With yarn (B) and US 10 (6 mm) double pointed knitting needles, make four 15" (38 cm) I-cords. Sew each cord at each end of the yarn (B) stripe of the side bands on the left and right. Weave in loose ends.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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