This flowy vest, created using a modified linen stitch, can be paired with a sleeveless top for summer or with a sweater for cooler weather. Leaves are created using foundation stitches at the ends of alternating rows around both the bottom edge of the vest and the ribbed collar. The vest is worked from one side to the other with the only seams at the shoulders.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Finished Sizes:
Arm to Arm: S-11”, M/L-12”, XL-13”
Hip: S-45”, M/L-53”, XL-61”
Instructions are given for additional increases in width, if desired.

Yardage:
Using 50g, 305 yd. skeins: S & M/L - 7 skeins, XL - 8 skeins
When using self-striping thread, be sure to allow extra thread for matching the color progression when changing skeins.

This pattern is written in U.S. terms.