From the website:“Another ingenious construction from Strickwear, this vest is knit in three different directions. The body is worked on the diagonal, the back wedge is picked up and knit on the horizontal, and the lower border is applied on the vertical. The lapels fold back for a elegant neckline while the diagonal lines flatter every body type. It’s knit in soothing garter stitch, but has just enough rhythm to keep you humming! Try it in Chasing Rainbows superbly hand dyed yarn, or the lovely and elegant Koigu.”