Vest is worked in two pieces from the bottom up and seamed. The Hem is worked sideways in Slip Stitch Ribbing. Stitches for the Vest are worked directly onto the side of the Hem. Work the chain loops across the front panel as instructed, read through all instructions thoroughly before shaping the chain loop section. Armhole and neck edgings are added to the Vest after assembly.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Length: 16½ (16½, 18½, 19½, 20¼) (21¼, 22¾, 23¾, 23¾)”
Bust: 31 (36, 39, 44, 47) (52, 55, 60, 63)”

MATERIALS:
Premier® Yarns Spice ShopTM (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool; 3.5oz/100g, 109yds/100m)
• 2137-10 Sweet Pepper - 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11) balls

HOOKS & NOTIONS:
• US Size K-10.5 (6.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• 3 locking stitch markers

SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN:
• Chain, slip stitch, single crochet and double crochet stitches.
• Dc2tog, sc2tog and sc3tog decreases.
• Seaming panels together.
• Shaping while maintaining stitch pattern.
• Working through the front and back loops of stitches.