Cleckheaton Pattern 1026 Drover Cabled Vest.

Classic cables meet a modern cropped shape in the Drover Cabled Vest from Cleckheaton. A beautiful six-row cable design features on both the front and back, giving this V-neck layer lovely texture and plenty of knitting interest.

Slip it over a favourite shirt or dress for a little extra warmth and handmade detail. Knitted in pieces from the bottom up and seamed, this 12 ply design offers a satisfying project for intermediate knitters.

This listing is for the printed knitting pattern only. Yarn, needles and the finished vest are not included.

Sizes & measurements

The finished chest measurements allow 2cm of positive ease in each size. The model wears size M in Cleckheaton Midlands Merino 12 ply.

Yarn requirements

12 ply yarn, 50g balls: 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls for sizes S (M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL).

When choosing an alternative 12 ply yarn, check metreage and achieve the pattern's tension before starting. Ball quantities may vary between yarns.

Needles & extras

• One pair each of 5mm (UK 6) and 5.5mm (UK 5) knitting needles
• 5mm circular knitting needle, 60cm long
• 1 stitch holder
• Cable needle
• Lockable stitch marker
• Wool needle for sewing seams

Construction & skill level

Intermediate knitting. Worked in pieces from the bottom up and seamed, with a six-row cable pattern on the front and back. Intermediate skills are required to work the armhole and neck shaping at the same time. Stitches are picked up for the V-neckband, which is worked in rounds on a circular needle.