Verdant Vest Crochet Pattern Download

Description

Inspired by a resting bird, the Verdant Vest resembles folded wings. This textured vest also features a subtle graphic design in the center of the back and grid ribing on the front panels. With the front being made in a heavier yarn than the back, this vest has a mixture of weights and textures.

Finished Size: 31½ (35¼ , 38¼ , 41½ , 45, 48¼ , 51¾ , 55)” bust circumference. Garment shown measures 35½ “, modeled with 4” ease.
Yarn: Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash (100% superwash wool; 220 yd [200 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; ): #905 celery (A), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls. Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash (100% superwash merino wool; 128 yd [117 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; ): #905 celery (B), 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) hanks.
Hook: Sizes G/6 (4 mm) and J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: St marker (m); yarn needle.
Gauge: 24 sts and 20 rows = 4″ in back patt with smaller hook; 18 sts and 10 rows = 4″ in front patt with larger hook.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Winter 2016