This vest adds drama and flair to the simplest outfit, with airy lapels that float over the hips for easy wearing.

Yarn Mango Moon Merci (30% merino wool, 30% cotton, 20% silk, 20% polyamide; 328 yd 300 m/3½ oz 100 g): #117 thistle, 4 (5, 6, 7, 7) hanks.

Hook U.S. size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Tools Yarn needle.

Finished measurements 38 (44, 50, 56, 62)” bust circumference. Vest shown measures 38″, modeled with 2″ ease.

Gauge 16 sts and 12 rows = 4″ in hdc.