Sized from boys to
men, this crocheted vest is worked vertically in one piece with only one slip-stitch
seam. V-shaped crocheted cables add visual interest to the front panels.
Designer: Brenda K. B. Anderson
Finished Size: 25 (28, 29½, 31, 41½, 44, 46½, 47½)"
zipped chest circumference. Samples shown measure 31" and 41½", modeled
with 5½" (child), ½" (men's) ease. Garment is designed to be worn with
2½ (2½, 2½, 2½, 2, 2, 2, 2)" of ease.
Yarn: Berroco Vintage DK (50% acrylic, 40% wool, 10% nylon;
288 yd [266 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): Boys: #2175 green, 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins; Men’s:
#1101 gray, 6 (6, 7, 7) skeins.
Hook Size: G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to
obtain correct gauge.
Notions: St markers; yarn needle; 12 (12, 14, 16, 26, 26, 28,
28)" separating zipper; sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge: 20 sts and 23 rows = 4" in sc.
