Vests are in style- (Especially vests that that are scholarly!)
Not only does this cabled vest look preppy and smart with just about anything underneath – it will keep you warm when the fall crispness starts to chill the air.

The scholar’s vest is a slightly oversized unisex vest - choose a size that is approximately 4-8” larger than your actual bust size depending on your preference.
This vest is worked from the bottom up beginning with a split hem which is a bit longer in the back. Once the split hem is worked, the body is joined and worked in the round to the underarms. Then the back and front are worked separately. The only seaming will be at the shoulders. The V-neck and sleeve edgings are picked up and knit in the finishing.

Size: S (M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X). Shown in size M with 5”/ 13 cm of ease.
Finished Measurements: Bust 36, (40, 44, 48, 52, 56)”/ 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142) cm. Center Back Length 23 ¼ (23 ¾, 24 ¼, 24 ¾, 25 ¼, 25 ¾)”/59 (60, 61.5, 63, 64, 65.5) cm.
Approximate Yardage: 695 (815, 940, 1075, 1220, 1375) yds / 635 (745, 860, 983, 1116, 1257) m of DK weight yarn

Yarn used in sample shown: Cape May Fibers DK (237 yds/ 217 m per 100g skein); 100% super wash merino wool in Winter Waves—3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins.

Gauge:
20 sts, 28 rows =4”/10 cm in st st on larger needle. 24 sts = 4” /10 cm in cable pattern on larger needle.

Needles:
US Size 4 (3.5 mm) 16” /40.5 cm and 24”/ 61 cm (or longer) circular needles and
US Size 6 (4 mm) 16”/40.5 cm and 24”/61 cm (or longer) circular needles.
A spare US Size 4 (3.5mm) circular or set of straight needles.
Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: Stitch markers (m), stitch holders or scrap yarn, cable needle.