CROCHET PATTERN, Bohemian Vest or Jacket.
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SKILL LEVEL: Advanced beginner (only because there is an area where you have to estimate skipping a stitch, when working across the sides of double crochet stitches)
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See the photos in the listing to see all the variations to this garment.
This garment is very stretchy, WILL FIT from 38 - 48 inch chest.
You can make:
A short sleeveless Vest,
A medium sleeveless vest,
A long sleeveless vest,
A long jacket with sleeves,
Add sleeves to any of the shorter lengths.
Looks equally lovely in ONE SOLID COLOR.
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UK PEOPLE can use 2 STRANDS OF DOUBLE KNITTING as an
equivalent to 1 strand of worsted weight.
This design has some rows completed using 2 strands of ww, and some rows using 1 strand of ww.
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This was an intensive pattern to deslgn.
Many details were added in the pattern
(in print and photo steps).
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SIZE SMALL TO MEDIUM: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/1133s-m---gypsy-m...

SIZE XL PLUS SIZE:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/1133--l-xl-bohem...

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Blocking will add several more sizes to the finished item.
Blocking is necessary to achieve the best look of this garment.
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THREE METHODS FOR BLOCKING:
1. Saturate with water, squeeze out excess, lay flat on a large bath
towel, stretch greatly, arrange evenly, allow to dry undisturbed.
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2. Spray heavily with water in a spray bottle, hang on a hanger or
lay flat on a towel, stretch greatly, allow to dry.
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3. Steam with a steam iron, holding the iron slightly ABOVE the garment, stretch the stitches, lay flat to dry undisturbed.
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YARN REQUIREMENTS:
Worsted weight yarn,(Red Heart Super Saver used. Approx. Yardage needed (will vary according to your tension)
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VEST:
Short length: 530 yds;
Med length: approx: 922 yds; (with all around band)
Long length:1037 yds) (with all around band)
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JACKET, with SLEEVES & BAND:
approx. total yardage:
Med:1300 yds;
Long: 1400 yds
(Individual amounts given for each row for ease of estimating different color requirements.
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