A crochet vest with simple construction yields great impact in this layering piece, worked top down. Transform a simple dress or leggings with this innovative and warm vest worked in crochet v-stitch and fan stitch.

FINISHED SIZE 40 (46, 52, 58, 64)“ wide and 28 (28, 30, 30, 30)” long, excluding border. 16 (18, 20, 22, 24)“ upper back width. Sample shown measures 16”, modeled with 0” ease.

YARN Premier Yarns Downton Abbey Collection Matthew (75% acrylic, 21% wool, 4% viscose; 230 yd 210 m/ 3.5 oz 100 g; ): #DA4001-08 cinder brown (MC), 4 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins and #DA4001-02 mulled grape (CC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins. www.premieryarns.com

HOOK Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS Yarn needle; two 11/2” buttons.

GAUGE 1 rep = 2” and 8 rows = 4” in main st patt.