Cleckheaton Pattern 463 Men's Vest - 8ply
A timeless wardrobe staple, this classic V-neck vest is worked in 8 ply Merino for a refined, comfortable finish. Pattern 463 from Cleckheaton delivers a well-structured design that knits up beautifully and wears even better.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Format: Printed leaflet only - not available as a PDF download.
Sizes
Available in sizes 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26.
| Size | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Fit Chest (cm) | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 120 |
| To Fit Chest (in) | 37½ | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 |
| Actual Size — slightly stretched (cm) | 103 | 108 | 113 | 118 | 123 | 128 |
| Actual Size — slightly stretched (in) | 40½ | 42½ | 44½ | 46½ | 48½ | 50½ |
| Length (cm) | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 |
| Length (in) | 25½ | 26 | 26 | 26½ | 26½ | 27 |
Balls Required — 8 ply merino 65g/130m
| Size 16 | Size 18 | Size 20 | Size 22 | Size 24 | Size 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Needles & Extras
- 4mm (US 6 / UK 8) knitting needles
- 3.25mm (US 3 / UK 10) knitting needles
- 3.25mm circular needle, 40–60cm (16–24") long
- 1 stitch holder
- Wool needle for sewing seams
Tension
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm / 4" over stocking stitch using 4mm needles.

Description
A timeless wardrobe staple, this classic V-neck vest is worked in 8 ply Merino for a refined, comfortable finish. Pattern 463 from Cleckheaton delivers a well-structured design that knits up beautifully and wears even better.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Format: Printed leaflet only - not available as a PDF download.
Sizes
Available in sizes 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26.
| Size | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Fit Chest (cm) | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 120 |
| To Fit Chest (in) | 37½ | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 |
| Actual Size — slightly stretched (cm) | 103 | 108 | 113 | 118 | 123 | 128 |
| Actual Size — slightly stretched (in) | 40½ | 42½ | 44½ | 46½ | 48½ | 50½ |
| Length (cm) | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 |
| Length (in) | 25½ | 26 | 26 | 26½ | 26½ | 27 |
Balls Required — 8 ply merino 65g/130m
| Size 16 | Size 18 | Size 20 | Size 22 | Size 24 | Size 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Needles & Extras
- 4mm (US 6 / UK 8) knitting needles
- 3.25mm (US 3 / UK 10) knitting needles
- 3.25mm circular needle, 40–60cm (16–24") long
- 1 stitch holder
- Wool needle for sewing seams
Tension
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm / 4" over stocking stitch using 4mm needles.










