Easy Crochet Vest Pattern | Style No. 7502

SIZE 35, (40), (45)

MATERIALS:
Crochet hook size K

Gauge — 3 chains = 1 inch

	Small	Medium	Large
Chain	108,	(124),	(140)

Row 1 — 1 S.C. in 8th chain from hook, * ch 5, 1 S.C. in 4th ch, * repeat from * to end. (25, 29, 33 large holes & ½ hole)

Row 2 — Ch 5, turn, 1 S.C. in hole, * Ch 5, 1 S.C. in hole, repeat from * to end.

Piece will measure about 35, 40, 45 inches wide.

Repeat row 2 for pattern.

Work even for 27 rows which is 16 inches, or 1" less than desired length to underarm.

ARMHOLES:

Right Front, Row 1 — Ch 3, turn, 1 S.C. in hole, work across 4, 5, 6 spaces.

Row 2, 3, and 4 — Ch 5, turn, 1 S.C. in hole, work in pattern across 3, 4, 5 spaces.

Row 5 — Ch 3, turn, 1 S.C. in hole, work across 3, 4, 5 spaces.

Row 6 — 14 — Ch 5, turn, 1 S.C. in hole, work across 2, 3, 4 spaces.

Row 15 — Ch 5, 1 S.C. in hole, * ch 3, 1 S.C. in hole, repeat from * 1, 2, 3 times.

To end last stitch, put ball of yarn through the last stitch. Cut, leaving a 20" tail.

Left Front — Attach yarn in top of 5, 6, 7th S.C. in from front edge.

Row 1 — Chain 5, S.C. in hole, work across 4, 5, 6, spaces.

Work rows 1 — 13 of right front. Work row 15 of right front.

BACK:

Attach yarn in top of S.C. three full spaces in from left front.

Row 1 — 14 — Ch 5, 1 S.C. in space, work across 10, 12, 14 spaces.

Row 15 — Ch 5, 1 S.C. in space, ch 3, 1 S.C. in space, * ch 3, 1 S.C. in space, repeat from * across row.

Sew shoulder seams. Work 1 row S.C. around piece. Weave in all loose ends. Make a chain of desired length.

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