Sometimes subtle touches are enough to give a fresh look to a classic style. In this simple vest, the cabled V-neck design popular during the early 1990s is modified by removing the ribbing at the lower body edge, scaling the fit to body-hugging proportions, alternating six- and eight-row cable twists, and working very narrow ribbings around the armholes and neck. A contemporary tweed yarn called Everest pulls it all together.

Finished Size: 26 1/2 (34, 41 1/2, 49, 56 1/2)" (67.5 [86.5, 105.5, 124.5, 143.5] cm) bust circumference. Vest shown measures 34" (86.5 cm).
Yarn: Lana Gatto Everest (95% wool, 5% viscose; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #6969 dark gray, 6 (7, 9, 10, 12) balls. Yarn distributed by Needful Yarns.
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 25 1/2 sts and 30 rows = 4" (10 cm) in cable patt on larger needles.
Needles: Body—Size 6 (4 mm): straight. Ribbing—Size 4 (3.5 mm): straight and 16" (40 cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle (cn); stitch holders; markers (m); tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Fall 2005