Vests of the West by Mary Jane Protus

Vests of the West

Crochet
October 1996
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in single crochet (U.S.)
3.75 mm (F)
2750 - 3500 yards (2515 - 3200 m)
Small 40", Medium 44", Large 48", X-Large 52", XX-Large 56"
US
English
This pattern is available from leisurearts.com for $5.99.

These his-and-hers vests are way out West! They’re crocheted from the same pattern for a coordinated look that’ll have you and your “pardner” dressed in your Western best! The vests are crocheted using light weight yarn and a size F (3.75 mm) hook.

Leisure Arts #800964
Originally published in the October 1996 issue of Crochet With Heart magazine
©2009 by Leisure Arts, Inc.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Chest Measurement:
Small - 40” (101.5 cm),
Medium - 44” (112 cm),
Large - 48” (122 cm),
X-Large - 52” (132 cm),
XX-Large - 56” (142 cm)

MATERIALS

Light Weight Yarn [approximately 2-1/2 ounces (250 yards) per skein]:
MC (Black) - {5-5}{6-6-7} skeins
Color A (Grey) - 1 skein
Color B (Red) - 1 skein
Color C (Beige) - 1 skein
Color D (Purple) - 1 skein
Color E (Ecru) - 1 skein
Color F (Green) - {1-1}{1-2-2} skein(s)

Crochet hook, size F (3.75 mm) or size needed for gauge
Yarn needle
Elastic thread (optional)

Edges are finished with Long Single Crochet and Reverse Single Crochet.

If desired, weave elastic thread through stitches on wrong side of Vest along upper edge of each Armhole; secure ends.

Colorwork chart is provided.

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