Vest Friend by Candi Jensen

Vest Friend

Crochet
September 2004
DK / Sport ?
14 stitches and 17 rows = 4 inches
in single crochet (US) using size H/8 (5mm) hook.
5.0 mm (H)
5.5 mm (I)
328 - 465 yards (300 - 425 m)
6mo (12mo 18mo)
English

Sizes: Instructions are written for size 6mo. Changes for sizes 12mo and 18mo are in parentheses.

Finished measurements:

  • Chest (closed) 22” (24 26)“
  • Length 11” (12 13)“

Gauge: 14 sts and 17 rows to 4” over single crochet (US) using size H/8 (5mm) hook.

From the description: What separates this chic button-front vest from it’s store-bought denim couterpark is the fact that Baby’s version will be handmade with love. It offers more than just warmth: details such as a running embroidery stitch, miniature pockets, and fabulous faux-fur trim along collar and hems make it superbly stylish.

Suggested Materials:

  • Approximately 274-411yds of DK/light worsted weight yarn
  • Approximately 54yds of bulky weight yarn
  • two skeins of six-strand embroidery floss in dark yellow

Suggested Colors: Denim blue, honey brown. Yellow for embroidery.