#14 Pre-Autumn Vest 前あきベスト by Yumiko Kawaji (川路 ゆみこ)

#14 Pre-Autumn Vest 前あきベスト

Crochet
March 2012
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
2.25 mm (B)
727 - 728 yards (665 - 666 m)
approximate bust size 92cm, length 54cm, mid-back to sleeve cuff 24.5cm
Japanese

Tools/Materials:

  • Yarn: 160g (666m) of Hamanaka Flax C in red (103)
  • Hook: Japanese size 3/0 (2.3mm)
  • 1 button, 22mm in diameter

Gauge in Pattern A: 1 repeat = 2.9cm, 13 rows = 10cm

Translated directions:

  1. Beginning with foundation chains, work the back, front left, and front right pieces in pattern A.
  2. Whipstitch (right sides together, inner loops) the shoulder seams (top-right diagram p.35).
  3. Seam each side below the armcye with a joining slip stitch/ch3 seam (center diagram p.86)
  4. Working downward from the foundation chains, work hem pattern B in one piece.
  5. Work edging pattern for front edges/collar and sleeves.
  6. Sew on button.