Crossed Arrow Vest Pattern

Description

Worked in one piece with seaming only at the shoulders, this simple vest is a great first garment. Back-loop-only crochet creates a ribbed fabric that gently hugs the body, and broomstick lace finishes the edging. Wear open or with a shawl pin—or pen.

Finished Size: 35 1/2 (37 1/2, 39 1/2, 42 1/2, 44 1/2, 46 1/2)” bust circumference. 
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky (75% acrylic, 25% wool).
Yarn Weight: 143 yd [131 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #0149 grey (MC), 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins; #0355 purple (CC), 1 skein.
Hook: Sizes I/9 (5.5 mm) and J/10 (6 mm).
Notions: Size 35 (19 mm) knitting needle or other 3/4″ diameter tool for broomstick technique (for smaller sizes a 12″ needle length will be sufficient; for larger sizes 2 needles or a circular needle will be needed); pins; yarn needle; sewing needle; sewing or embroidery thread in similar color to MC for seaming.
Gauge: 12 sts and 13 rows = 4″ in sc blo with larger hook.
Originally Published: Crochetscene 2015 (Interweave, 2015).

Note: Garment shown measures 351/2″, modeled with 4” ease.