Orlando Vest Crochet Pattern Download

Description

This top-down vest will take you from spring to fall, worn with a camisole, a T-shirt, or a long-sleeved turtleneck. Starting at the shoulders, the back and front are worked separately to the armhole, where everything is joined into a single piece. The waist shaping ensures a great fit, and the contrasting , skirt, adds a touch of whimsy.

Finished Size: 31 (35 ½, 39, 43 ½, 47)”, buttoned. Garment shown measures 35 ½”. The garment is figure-hugging, to be worn with 0-1″ of ease; modeled with 1 ½” ease.
Gauge: 18 sts and 10 rows = 4″ in solid st patt.
Needles: Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch markers (m); yarn needle; five ½” buttons; sewing needle and matching thread.
Yarn: Cascade Ultra Pima (100% pima cotton; 220 yd [200 m]/31?2 oz [100 g]; ): #3717 sand (MC), 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins; #3704 syrah (CC), 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skeins.
Yarn Weight: Cascade Ultra Pima (100% pima cotton; 220 yd [200 m]/31?2 oz [100 g]; ): #3717 sand (MC), 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins; #3704 syrah (CC), 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skeins.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Spring 2011