Macrame Look Vest by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby

Macrame Look Vest

Crochet
March 2016
Light Fingering ?
2.75 mm (C)
880 - 1760 yards (805 - 1609 m)
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
US
English

Inspired by the play of the positive and negative geometric space of macramé, this vest is composed of a series of rectangles pieced together to form a cool, funky vest that reflects your free-spirited nature. Make it as is or add some fringe to hit the market or the next summer music festival in boho-chic style.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
To Fit Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)“/81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5) cm
Finished Length from Shoulder: 15.75 (15.75, 19.5, 19.5, 19.5, 23.3, 23.3, 23.3)”/40 (40, 49.5, 49.5, 49.5, 59, 59, 59) cm

MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Sample uses Malabrigo, Sock (100% superwash merino wool; 3.5 ounces/100 g = 440 yards/402 m): 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) hanks in color Terracotta #802—880 (1320, 1320, 1320, 1320, 1760, 1760, 1760) yards/ 805 (1208, 1208, 1208, 1208, 1610, 1610, 1610) m of super fine-weight yarn
Crochet hook: 2.75 mm (size C-2) or size to obtain gauge
Yarn needle

BLOCKED GAUGES
Starburst stitch: 5.58 sts = 1”/2.5 cm; 67 sts = 12”/30.5 cm; 3.57 rows = 1”/2.5 cm;25 rows = 7”/18 cm
Extended single crochet linen stitch: 6.36 sts = 1”/2.5 cm; 35 sts = 5.5”/14 cm; 3.79 rows = 1”/2.5 cm; 18 rows = 4.75”/12 cm
Single crochet linen stitch: 7.37 sts = 1”/2.5 cm; 35 sts = 4.75”/12 cm; 6.67 rows = 1”/2.5 cm; 25 rows = 3.75”/9.5 cm