GRAY VESTS IN THREE LENGTHS

Knit Simple Holiday 2010 #19, 20, and 21
Design by Mari Lynn Patrick

Colorblocking and varying lengths create three distinct takes on the classic V-neck button down vest. Curved shoulders give the pattern a hint of sleeve.

Difficulty level
Intermediate

MEDIUM LENGTH VEST

MATERIALS
Portland Tweed by Classic Elite Yarns, 1¾oz/50g balls, each approx 120yd/110m (wool/alpaca/viscose)
• 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls in #5003 gull grey (MC)
• 3 (4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls in #5013 black forest (CC)
• One pair each sizes 6 and 7 (4 and 4.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• One each size 6 (4mm) circular needle, 16″/40cm and 32″/80cm long
• Size G/6 (4mm) crochet hook
• Four 1-inch (25mm) buttons
• Stitch markers and holders

SIZE
Sized for Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 1X, 2X, 3X. Shown in size Medium.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Bust (closed) 35 (36½, 39, 42, 48½, 52, 54)”/85 (92.5, 99, 106.5 123, 132, 137)cm
• Length 26 (26½, 27, 27½, 28½, 29, 29½)”/66 (67.5, 68.5, 70, 72.5, 73.5, 75)cm

GAUGE
19 sts and 26 rows to 4″/10cm over St st using larger needles.

SHORT LENGTH VEST

MATERIALS
Portland Tweed by Classic Elite Yarns, 1¾oz/50g balls, each approx 120yd/110m (wool/alpaca/viscose)
• 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls in #5013 black forest (MC)
• 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5) balls in#5077 folkestone (CC)
• One pair each sizes 6 and 7 (4 and 4.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• One each size 6 (4mm) circular needle, 16″/40cm and 32″/80cm long
• Size G/6 (4mm) crochet hook
• Four 1-inch (25mm) buttons
• Stitch markers and holders

SIZE
Sized for Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 1X, 2X, 3X. Shown in size Medium.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Bust (closed) 35 (36½, 39, 42, 48½, 52, 54)”/85 (92.5, 99, 106.5 123, 132, 137)cm
• Length 22 (22½, 23, 23½, 25½, 26, 26½)”/56 (57, 58.5, 59.5, 65, 66, 67)cm

GAUGE
19 sts and 26 rows to 4″/10cm over St st using larger needles.

LONG LENGTH VEST

MATERIALS
Portland Tweed by Classic Elite Yarns, 1¾oz/50g balls, each approx 120yd/110m (wool/alpaca/viscose)
• 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls in #5077 folkestone (MC)
• 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8) balls in #5033 gull grey (CC)
• One pair each sizes 6 and 7 (4 and 4.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• One each size 6 (4mm) circular needle, 16″/40cm and 32″/80cm long
• Size G/6 (4mm) crochet hook
• Four 1-inch (25mm) buttons
• Stitch markers and holders

SIZE
Sized for Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 1X, 2X, 3X. Shown in size Medium.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Bust (closed) 35 (36½, 39, 42, 48½, 52, 54)”/85 (92.5, 99, 106.5 123, 132, 137)cm
• Length 34½ (35, 35½, 36, 37, 37½, 38)”/87.5 (89, 90, 91.5, 94, 95, 96.5)cm

GAUGE
19 sts and 26 rows to 4″/10cm over St st using larger needles.

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