Gatsby Vest Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Complete with body shaping and fully fashioned decreases at the neckline, this cabled vest is inspired by the 1920s flapper-style tennis vest, reminiscent of The Great Gatsby look. Stitches along the side seams are worked in reverse stockinette stitch so the body shaping does not interrupt the cable pattern. The back and front are worked separately; the neckband is worked simultaneously with the front. The armbands are finished with a cabled rib.

Finished Size: 35 ½ (39 ½, 44, 48 ½, 53)” (90 [100.5, 112, 123, 134.5] cm) bust/chest circumference. Vest shown measures 39 ½” (100.5 cm).
Yarn: Magic Garden Cotton Candy (70% cotton, 30% wool; 116 yd [105 m]/50 g): #505 liquorice, 8 (9, 10, 11, 13) balls. Yarn distributed by S. R. Kertzer.
Yarn weight: #3 – Light
Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in reverse St st on larger needles, after blocking; 18 sts in diamond network pattern = 3″ (7.5 cm).
Needles: Body-Size 6 (4 mm). Armbands-Size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Summer 2003