Pattern description from Knit.1, Winter 2007/2008: “Loren Cherensky’s cropped urban-urchin vest, in ‘Blizzard’ by Reynolds/JCA, is a no-sew wonder: Just knit the main piece - marked by its standup ribbed collar and contrasting arm-hole bands - then button the separate ribbed strap to the front.”

Stuff:

• 3 balls in #617 Light Purple of Blizzard by Reynolds/JCA, Inc., 3½oz/100g balls, each approx 66yd/60m (alpaca/acrylic)
• 1 ball each in #43 magenta and #44 Violet
• One pair size 15 (10mm) needles or size to get the gauge
• One set (5) size 15 (10mm) double-pointed needles
• Two 1¾“/44mm buttons

The Measurements:

• S (M, L, XL, XXL)
• Bust (buttoned) 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)“/91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132)cm
• Length 13½ (14½, 15, 16, 16½)“/34.5 (37, 38, 40.5, 42)cm