Verdant Vest by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby

Verdant Vest

Crochet
December 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in back pattern
4.0 mm (G)
6.0 mm (J)
8 sizes
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.
Errata available: crochetme.com

Bold graphics and nature merge in this piece that evokes for the designer a resting bird with its wings folded on its back. A subtle graphic detail accents the center back, and grid ribbing folds forward for the front panels.

FINISHED SIZE 31½ (35¼ , 38¼ , 41½ , 45, 48¼ , 51¾ , 55)“ bust circumference. Garment shown measures 35½ “, modeled with 4” ease.

YARN Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash (100% superwash wool; 220 yd 200 m/3½ oz 100 g; ): #905 celery (A), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls. Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash (100% superwash merino wool; 128 yd 117 m/3½ oz 100 g; ): #905 celery (B), 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) hanks.

HOOK Sizes G/6 (4 mm) and J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS St marker (m); yarn needle.

GAUGE 24 sts and 20 rows = 4” in back patt with smaller hook; 18 sts and 10 rows = 4” in front patt with larger hook.