A men’s vest with the front sections knit in a slip stitch
tweed pattern.
Choosing yarn colors in a light, medium, and dark shade
yields an ideal result for this pattern stitch. 
The vest features V-neck shaping and front knit-in pockets.
The back section is knit in plain stockinette (stocking) stitch.

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)           
Finished Chest (buttoned)
41 (45, 48½, 52, 54½, 57½)”
104 (114, 123, 132, 138.5, 146)cm
Yarn
DK Weight/8 Ply 
Gauge
21 sts and 28 rows = 4″(10cm) over st st
Yardage Required     
Col A – 650 (700, 750, 825, 875, 925)yd/600(625, 675, 750, 800, 850)m
Cols B and C, of each – 250 (275, 300, 325, 350, 375)yd/225 (250, 275, 300, 325, 350)m
Knitting Level
Easy

 

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What Knitters Are Telling Us …
“It turned out very nice, clear pattern and love the textured stitch pattern…“
– leonardva comments on Ravelry

“I have to say, it’s a wonderful pattern (as in well-written and easy to follow) with spectacular results!”
– Kay Z, by email, comments on ML186 Men’s Best Vest

“The Men’s Best Vest is perfect.” – Megan O, by email

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