Worked in one piece with seaming only at the shoulders, this simple vest is a great first garment. Back-loop-only crochet creates a ribbed fabric that gently hugs the body, and broomstick lace finishes the edging. Wear open or with a shawl pin—or pen.

HOOK Sizes I/9 (5.5 mm) and J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS Size 35 (19 mm) knitting needle or other 3/4” diameter tool for broomstick technique (for smaller sizes a 12” needle length will be sufficient; for larger sizes 2 needles or a circular needle will be needed); pins; yarn needle; sewing needle; sewing or embroidery thread in similar color to MC for seaming.

GAUGE 12 sts and 13 rows = 4” in sc blo with larger hook.

For more details, please see the pattern page.