I won a second place ribbon for this sweater-vest at the Chilliwack Exhibition, 2010.

Many custom changes as listed below:

I had to adjust all the numbers because I knit this one from worsted weight rather than bulky yarn.

I wanted the neckline to be narrower and higher than shown in the pattern so I started the neckline with the stitch count for a small and then kept increasing at the raglan shaping until I had the stitch count for a large. When complete I folded the front opening edges down to create a V-neck with “lapels” look.

I increased evenly in the last row of garter stitch, rather than in groups as stated in the pattern. I also increased way fewer stitches so it amounted to about a 10 to 15% increase.

I increased the front garter edging to 4 stitches and knit 6 rows of garter stitch for the bottom edging.

To prevent the sweater from hanging from the bust I stabilized and pulled in the under bust area by hand stitching a grosgrain ribbon inside just above the beginning of the lace.

For the button loops I used 3 strands of the yarn twisted together into a cord rather than the crocheted chain suggested in the pattern.