The pattern contains step-by-step photos of work progress, video tutorials and diagrams. Please note, that subtitles in the videos are provided in Russian language only.

Skill level: Intermediate and higher.

YOU WILL NEED:

• About 350-400 gr of Etrofil Bambino lux wool (60% merino wool, 40% acrylic) 160 m per 50 gr;
• crochet hook 4 mm (or another hook size to obtain gauge), auxiliary hook one size (or half a size) bigger and one size (or half a size) smaller;
• tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers.
• elastic thread (optional)

ABBREVIATIONS. PATTERN NOTES

To make the vest the following crochet skills are required:
• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (slst)
• Half double crochet (hdc)

Video tutorials for:
• Yarn over slip stitch (yoslst)
• Increases and decreases
• Extended row and other

SIZE

The pattern provides stitch calculation for a vest to fit an adult female wearing Medium size. Please note that there is no calculations for other sizes.

The vest is of the straight silhouette, easy fit (loose fit allowance approx. 15-18 cm to the chest circumference).
The vest is designed with a V-neckline. The framing for this neckline is made with short rows without breaking the thread or sewing the corner together.