Knit your own Chevrons and Ribs Cardigan Vest using these clearly-written instructions by knitwear designer Jackie E-S of HeartStrings FiberArts.

Chevrons and Ribs is a sleeveless cardigan in bold textured chevron pattern and ribbed yoke. This vest is designed to work up easily and quickly. A "when you're done, you're done pattern"!

The knitting is worked entirely in one piece, with bands and buttonholes knit as-you-go. Once the knitting is complete, only the shoulders need to be joined and buttons attached.

Design features are a bold textured chevron pattern and yoke shaping using the natural draw-in of a ribbed stitch.

2 sizes, 39½(46)". 500(575) yards bulky yarn, 3½ stitches/inch, size US 10 / 6.0 mm needles suggested. Shown above in Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Bulky wool/mohair. Charted instructions.

Additional Images: Blue vest was made in wool/tweed yarn. The picture with 2 vests shows the back of the green vest, and another example of the Chevrons and Ribs Vest knitted in handspun burgundy wool/mohair.