A vest/short-sleeved cardigan that's flattering, chic, cozy, and fun to wear! This one accomplishes all that and more.

It works up fast on size 11 needles from the bottom up in one piece. Bold curving cables run up the fronts and back. The shape is fitted through the waist and transitions into short extended knit-in sleeves.

The button bands are knit in and curved at the bottom. Ribbed armhole edgings are picked up and knit in the round. The cozy shawl collar is picked up and knit, using short rows to give it its nicely curved shape.

A garter stitch border on the shawl collar ties all the design elements together and adds a nice finishing touch. An optional garter stitch belt can be knit to give it extra style points!

Wonderful to wear as a short-sleeved cardigan over a dress or as a vest over long sleeves. A great transition piece for your closet.

Finished Bust Measurements: 34 (37 ½, 41 ¼, 45, 48 ¾, 52 ¼, 56)" [86.5 (95, 105, 114.5, 124, 132.5, 142) cm] when worn buttoned; TO FIT SIZES: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) or Bust Sizes 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)" [71-76 (81.5-86.5, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137) cm].

Skill Level:

Yarn Used: Knit Picks Cadena (70% Peruvian Highland Wool, 30% Superfine Alpaca); 3.5 oz/100 gram [110 yds/101 m] per hank): 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) hanks in Blackberry #24684.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 13 sts = 4" [10 cm] and 17 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Rev St st on larger-size needles.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A bulky weight yarn in a wool/alpaca blend with a gauge of 3-3 1/2 stitches per inch on size 9-11 US / 5.5 - 8 mm needles.

Total Yardage Required: 770 (880, 990, 1100, 1210, 1320, 1430) [707 (808, 909, 1010, 1111, 1212, 1313) m].

Some suggested yarn substitutes to try:
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Knitting Needles Used: Size 11 [8 mm] 24" or longer circular knitting needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE (there are too many sts when working the vest to fit on straight needles);
Size 11 [8 mm]: 1 set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) or 16" circular knitting needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE;
Size 10 ½ [7 mm] 24" or longer circular knitting needle.