  Knitted vest in an easy loose open stitch that looks like crochet.
Directions are given for small size—8-10 Changes for medium—12-14 and large sizes—16-18 are in parentheses NOTE: Yarn is used double throughout. GAUGE: 2 sts = 1 inch. PATTERN:Row 1: K 1, * YO, K 2 tog, repeat from * across. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: * K 2 tog, YO, repeat from * across row ending with K 1. Row 4: Purl. VEST: Cast on 65 (69-73) sts. Work in pattern for 27 rows, ending with Row 3 of pattern. Row 28: Purl across 13 (15-17) sts. Bind off next 7 sts, purl across 25 sts (for all sizes), bind off next 7 sts, purl across remaining 13 (15-17) sts. RIGHT FRONT: Work 4 rows in pattern over first 13 (15-17) sts. Row 5: Bind off 8 sts at neck edge, complete row by working YO, K 2 tog, across row. Continue to work in pattern over these 5 (7-9) sts, until 13 rows have been completed. Bind off. BACK: Attach yarn at right side of back, and work in pattern across these 25 sts until 16 rows have been completed. Bind off. LEFT FRONT: Attach yarn, and work in pattern for 3 rows. Row 4: Bind off 8 sts at neck edge, finish row. Continue to work in pattern over these 5 (7-9) sts, until 13 rows have been completed. Bind off, sew shoulders. The following are approximate number of sts. You may use more or less, according to the tension of your own work. With K-10½ crochet hook, work approximately 40 sc around armholes. Work a second row of sc, st for st. Fasten off. Work in sc around outside of vest keeping work flat. Start at lower edge of left front, and work 63 (67-71) across bottom, 3 sc in corner, 25 up front, 3 at top corner, 20 on right side of neck, 12 across back of neck, 20 down left side of neck, 3 at corner edge, 25 down left front, 2 in corner. Slip st to first sc. Ch 1, and work a second row of sc around front and neck, working 3 sc in each corner st. TIES: Make 2—With K-10½ crochet hook, ch 41, turn, sl st in each ch across. Attach one to each side of neck edge. Your Notes: Design by BARBARA O’BRIEN |
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