Since crocheting can sometimes take a while, I love projects that you can wear all year round. This vest made from silk can easily be layered over a cami in the summer for a dressy tank top or over a buttoned down shirt in the winter for a polished vest.

DIFFICULTY
intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust/chest circumference is 86, 94, 102, 109, 117 cm (34”, 37”, 40”, 43”, 46”) to fit S, M, L, XL, 2X. Fit is close.

Materials:
Yarn:
Rowan Purelife Revive (CYCA #3), 36% Recycled Silk, 36% Recycled Cotton, 28% Recycled Viscose, 125m (137 yds) / 50g: Color#462 Basalt 6, 6, 7, 7, 8 balls

Hooks:
G/7 (4.5mm) hook or hook needed to obtain gauge

Notions:
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, Spray bottle and blocking pins, stitch markers

Gauge:
7 dc by 8 rows = 11.5 cm (4.625”) wide by 11 cm (4.25”) long

Stitches Used:
CH Chain
SL ST Slip Stitch
SC Single Crochet
HDC Half Double Crochet
DC Double Crochet
t-ch turning chain
sk skip

YARN ALTERNATIVES
Save : Cascade Pima Tencel, Spend : Debbie Bliss Amalfi, Spoil Yourself : Rowan Purelife Revive