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Pattern will be available in Knit Companion.

Rope Cable is a classic vest with easy rope cables that is sure to become a true wardrobe staple. Picture it with your favorite jeans or skirt or over a dress and even under a jacket. The fun cables flow from the top all the way down into the hem ribbing. A plump lateral braid adds structure and a design element at the top of the shoulders.

The construction is top-down and seamless. There’s plenty of structure built into the design so that it will keep its shape with lots of wear. The side panels in reverse stockinette offer easy sizing adjustments and the option to add increases for additional width at the hemline.

The pattern is written for 2x2 ribbing on the collar, hem and armholes, but 1x1 ribbing is always a simplified option. The cables can be extended into the hemline and options are included for the collar and there are several vent styles on hem ribbing too.

Try it on as you go to get the exact length you desire… that’s the beauty of top-down and seamless designs!

Rope Cable will look good in any sport to DK to light worsted yarn that meets gauge, has little color variation, and good stitch definition. And with its unisex styling, the design looks equally great on everyone!

This is an intermediate level pattern that could be accessible to an advanced beginner knitter. See details below.

This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested.

SIZE
S(M, L, XL)(2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). Designed to be worn with approx 6 inches / 15 cm ease at chest.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Chest: 38.25(40, 42.75, 44)(48.5, 52.25, 56.75, 61) inches / 97(101.5, 108.5, 112)(123, 132.5, 144, 155) cm.

Choose a size that is 4-6 inches / 10-15 cm larger than chest measurement. Sizing above assumes that rope cables are not blocked 100% open for a bit more squish factor.

RECOMMENDED YARN

Madelinetosh Woolcycle Sport: (100% Upcycled Superwash wool); 328 yards (300 m)/3.5 oz / (100 g). Shown in color Rye Bourbon.

OR

The Fibre Co. Cumbria: Worsted (60% Merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% mohair); 236 yds (216 m) / 3.5 oz (100g).

OR

Madelinetosh Tosh DK: (100% superwash Merino wool); 225 yards (206 m)/approx 4.16 oz / (118 g).

OR can use any heavy sport, DK, or light worsted weight yarn with good stitch definition and little color variation. Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.

Size and yarn usage will vary depending on options chose, gauge, and specific yarn used. See YarnSub.com for yarn substitutions.

ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
876(938, 1003, 1073)(1149, 1229, 1315, 1407) yds / 797(853, 913, 977)(1045, 1118, 1197, 1280) m.

Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.

GAUGE
22 sts / 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in reverse stockinette st on Larger (Main) needle after blocking.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
Intermediate skill level that is accessible to Advanced Beginner with experience in skills used. Skills Used: Cables, decreases, increases, German Short Rows (link to tutorial provided), picking up stitches, lateral braid (tutorial provided).

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