Winkle Vest Crochet Pattern Download

Description

The yoke of this lacy vest, worked in a light alpaca blend on a medium hook, curves gently thanks to clever shells of graduated height. Its seamless top-down construction lets you try it on as you go to adjust the length to your liking. Wear it open or use a shawl pin or ribbon, threaded through the bodice, to close it.

Finished Size 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)” bust circumference. Garment shown measures 34″, modeled with ½ ” ease.
Yarn Alpaca with a Twist Socrates (30% baby alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo, 20% nylon; 400 yd [366 m]/3 ½ oz [100 g]): #3019 Michelle’s pink, 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins.
Yarn Weight #1 – Super Fine
Hook Size I/9 (5.5 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions Yarn needle; stitch markers (m).
Gauge 4 sh and 8 rows = 4″ with larger hook.
Originally Published Interweave Crochet Spring 2010