Two colors worked in a reversible shell stitch create a double-layer, two-sided vest that’s perfect for wearing outdoors over a shirt or sweater when the air turns chilly, but a heavy coat isn’t needed.

Skill Level:
Experienced

Finished Garment Measurements:
Bust (buttoned): 38 inches (small) (42 inches (medium), 47 1/2 inches (large), 51 1/2 inches (X-large), 56 1/2 inches (2X-large))
Length: 21 inches (small) (21 1/2 inches (medium), 22 inches (large), 22 1/2 inches (X-large), 23 inches (2X-large))

Materials:

• Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) skeins #9750 chocolate (A); 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) skeins #9703 bone (B)
• Sizes I/9/5.5mm and J/10/6mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Sewing needle
• Sewing thread to match both yarns
• 3/4-inch buttons: 10
• Stitch markers

Gauge:
Size I hook: 3 shells = 4 inches; 4 double rows = 4 inches
Take time to check gauge.