Crocheting: Ladies Vest with Ribbed Edging

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Ladies Vest with Ribbed Edging Pattern

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Category:

Crocheting

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Women, Petite, Tall

Item:

Sweater

Skill Level:

Advanced

Basic Skills Necessary:

increase, decrease, work in back loop only

Pattern Description:

Ladies Vest or Cropped Bolero
A fitted, sleeveless vest or bolero sweater that buttons in the front, if desired.

Instructions include a simple edging or ribbed edge design and how to adjust the pattern for one or more buttons.
Pattern uses U.S. crochet terminology.

Sizes for Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large (bust sizes 36" to 42")

Approximate yardage for the ribbed edging design
In Vanna's Choice -
Size small or medium - 3 skeins or 510 yards
large - 4 skeins or 680 yards
extra large - 5 skeins or 850 yards

Less yardage is required if you choose the simple crochet edging.
Substitute any worsted weight yarn.

(c) 2013 LazyTcrochet For personal use only.

Gauge:

approximately 10 rows X 11 hdc = 4 inches

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Sizes small through extra large (approximate bust 36" to 42")

Materials:

I hook (5.50 mm)

You Will Also Need:

buttons optional

Suggested yarn:

510 yards of Worsted weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Shown in Lion Brand Yarn - Vanna's Choice

Colorway:

shown in Mustard Yellow and Pea Green

Pattern Reviews

Average Review (of 1 review)

Ladies crocheted ribbed vest October 28, 2012

Desertbears

Very pretty, good instructions, easy to make. I will make more vests like this one.