Pattern description from Knit Simple, Fall 2006: “This sleeveless stockinette staple with side slits whips up at trading-floor pace.”

Knit Tip: “Professional with a collared blouse, the vest shows multifaceted assets over a ballet-style scoop neck or a body-skimming turtleneck.”

Materials:

• Santa Fe by Tahki Yarns/Tahki.Stacy Charles, Inc., 1¾oz/50g balls, each approx, 92yd/85m (merino/nylon)
• 6 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) balls in neutrals
• One pair size 10½ (6.5mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
• Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook

Measurements:

• XX-Small (X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large)
• Bust 31 (34, 36, 38½, 41, 44, 47)“/78.5 (86, 91.5, 98, 104, 112, 119)cm
• Length 25¾ (26, 26½, 26¾, 27, 27½, 28)“/65.5 (66, 67, 68, 68.5, 70, 71)cm

Note: All edging is self-finished or ‘knit-in’ in garter stitch to save time in finishing later.