Rust Belt River Vest <br/><small>knitting pattern</small>

A loose, oversized A-line vest in nine sizes (XS to L and 1X to 5X) to knit in light, airy wool for a multi-season layering piece. Featuring strong cabled panels against a subtly pebbled overall texture, the vest has dropped shoulders with slightly longer armholes for styling with menswear shirts or dolman sleeves. Side seam button bands and choice of two neckline shapes offer more styling options! Hems can be worked with the hi/lo effect shown here or perfectly even, if desired. Knit from hem to shoulder in portable pieces, this garment nonetheless has only two short shoulder seams—the rest is finished with knit-on bands in chunky rib. Samples shown in size S with approximately 6 inches of ease: crewneck version knit in Blues Singer DK, color Lead Belly with Gerda buttons and V-neck version knit in British Jacob Sport, color Black with Florence buttons Matching motifs: Rust Belt River Mitts Suggested Yarns: Blues Singer DK, British Jacob Sport, Finn Dandy 3-ply Sport, Finn Dandy 2-ply