This one-size vest is a perfect first-garment project, as there is no shaping. Patterning includes the unique bead stitch, adding interest and a slight heft to the lower edges of the piece. It’s worked in cotton, making it perfect for layering throughout much of the year.

Difficulty Easy

Yarn weight 4

Finished Size 32” wide and 30” long from shoulder.

Yarn Omega Otoño (distributed by Creative Yarn Source) (100% mercerized cotton; 197 yd 180 m/ 3½ oz 100 g): #954 mauve, 9 skeins.

Hook Size I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Yarn needle.

Gauge 13½ sts and 10 rows = 4” in st patt, blocked.

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NOTES

• Vest is worked in three joined panels. Back panel is worked from shoulder to bottom edge. Front panels are worked from shoulder edge of back panel to bottom edge.

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