VEST

Knit Simple Magazine Fall 2011 #26
Design by Jeannie Chin

The combo of a crocheted mesh-stitch front and a knitted ribbed back gives this vest a funky retro vibe.

Difficulty level
Intermediate

MATERIALS
Vanna’s Choice by Lion Brand Yarn, 3oz/85g skeins, each approx 145yd/133m (acrylic)
• 4 (5, 6, 6, 6) skeins in #107 sapphire
• Size K/101⁄2 (6.5mm) crochet hook OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• One pair size 9 (5.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

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

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Bust (closed) 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)”/91.5 (101.5, 111.5, 122, 132)cm
• Length 23½ (24½, 25½, 26¾, 28)”/59.5 (62, 65, 68, 71)cm

GAUGE
• 15 sts and 7 rows to 4″/10cm over reversible mesh st using size K/101⁄2 (6.5mm) crochet hook.
• 22 sts to 5″/12.5cm and 22 rows to 4″/10cm over rib pat using size 9 (5.5mm) needles (after blocking).

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