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Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]. Stitch markers, 2 shank buttons diameter, 2 yds ribbon wide, yarn needle. GAUGE: 13 sts = 4; 19 rows = 5, in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. SPECIAL STITCHES sc2tog = [draw up a loop in next st] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. PATTERN STITCH Texture Pattern (worked over an odd number of sts) Row 1: Ch 1, working in front loops only, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 2 (Right Side): Ch 1, sc in first sc, *insert hook in free loop of sc one row below and through both loops of next sc, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook (3-loop sc made), sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, working in front loops only, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 4: Ch 1, 3-loop sc in first sc, *sc in next sc, 3-loop sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn. Repeat Rows 14 for pattern. NOTES: 1. Texture pattern, as written, works over an odd number of stitches. To work Texture pattern over an even number of stitches, you will begin as written, but Row 2 will end with a 3-loop sc, and Row 4 with a sc. 2. Unless otherwise instructed, single crochet stitches are worked through both loops of a stitch. VEST Back Foundation Row (Right Side): Beginning at lower edge, ch 60 (66, 74, 80, 86); sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across59 (65, 73, 79, 85) sc. Beginning with Row 1, work in Texture pattern until piece measures 2 from beginning; end with Row 4 (Right Side) of pattern st. Shape Waist Row 1 (Decrease Wrong Side): Ch 1, working in front loops only, sc2tog, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc, sc2tog, turn57 (63, 71, 77, 83) sc. Rows 24: Beginning with Row 4, work 3 rows in Texture pattern. Row 5: Repeat Row 1 (Decrease)55 (61, 69, 75, 81) sc. Rows 6 and 7: Beginning with Row 2, work 2 rows in Texture pattern. For more ideas & inspiration -

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Choose this easy-to-wear shade of grey or any color you please to crochet this classic look vest. Pair it with tailored business clothes or casual weekend pieces. LW2383
Updated by Brenda Lewis. Directions are for size Small. Changes for sizes Medium, Large, 1X and 2X are in parentheses. To Fit Chest: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50) Finished Chest: 37 (41, 46, 50, 53) Finished Length: 19 (20, 21, 21, 22) RED HEART Mystic: 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) balls 0440 Stone.

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Row 8 (Ribbon Row): Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in each sc across, turn. Rows 912: Beginning with Row 3, work 4 rows in Texture pattern. Row 13 (Increase): Ch 1, working in front loops only, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn57 (63, 71, 77, 83) sc. Rows 1420: Beginning with Row 2, work 7 rows in Texture pattern. Row 21: Repeat Row 13 (Increase)59 (65, 73, 79, 85) sc. Rows 2228: Beginning with Row 4, work 7 rows in Texture pattern. Row 29: Repeat Row 13 (Increase)61 (67, 75, 81, 87) sc. Beginning with Row 2, work 1 (3, 5, 3, 5) rows in Texture pattern. Note: You will end with a Row 2 for sizes Small, Large and 2X, and with a Row 4 for sizes Medium and 1X. Shape Armholes Row 1 (Wrong Side): Slip st in first 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) sc, working in front loops only, sc in each sc across to last 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) sc; leave last 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) sc unworked, turn 55 (59, 65, 69, 73) sc. Row 2: Work Row 2 of Texture pattern. Row 3 (Decrease Row): Ch 1, working in front loops only, sc2tog, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc, sc2tog, turn53 (57, 63, 67, 71) sc. Repeat last 2 rows 5 (6, 8, 9, 9) more times43 (45, 47, 49, 53) sc. Beginning with Row 2, work in Texture pattern until armhole measures 8 (8, 9, 9, 10), end with a Right Side row (Row 2 or Row 4). Make a note of the row (Row 2 or Row 4) you ended with. Shape Shoulder Row 1 (Decrease Wrong Side): Slip st in first 3 sc, working in front loops only, sc in each sc across to last 3 sc; leave last 3 sc unworked, turn37 (39, 41, 43, 47) sc. Note: In next row, when instructed to work in Texture pattern, work the same row of Texture pattern as two rows prior (as noted). Row 2 (Right Side): Slip st in first 3 sc, work in Texture pattern across to last 3 sc; leave last 3 sc unworked, turn31 (33, 35, 37, 41) sc. Row 3: Repeat Row 1 (Decrease)25 (27, 29, 31, 35) sts. Fasten off. LEFT FRONT Foundation Row (Right Side): Beginning at lower edge, ch 31 (34, 38, 41, 44); sc in 2nd ch from hook, and each ch across30 (33, 37, 40, 43) sc. Beginning with Row 1, work in Texture pattern until piece measures 2 from beginning; end with Row 4 (Right Side) of Texture pattern.
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Shape Waist Row 1 (Decrease Wrong Side): Ch 1, working in front loops only, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc, sc2tog, turn29 (32, 36, 39, 42) sc. Rows 24: Beginning with Row 4, work 3 rows in Texture pattern. Row 5: Repeat Row 1 (Decrease)28 (31, 35, 38, 41) sts. Rows 6 and 7: Beginning with Row 2, work 2 rows in Texture pattern. Row 8 (Ribbon Row): Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in each sc across, turn. Rows 912: Beginning with Row 3, work 4 rows in Texture pattern. Row 13 (Increase): Ch 1, working in front loops only, sc in each sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn29 (32, 36, 39, 42) sc. Rows 1420: Beginning with Row 2, work 7 rows in Texture pattern. Row 21: Repeat Row 13 (Increase)30 (33, 37, 40, 43) sc. Rows 2228: Beginning with Row 4, work 7 rows in Texture pattern. Row 29: Repeat Row 13 (Increase)31 (34, 38, 41, 44) sc. Beginning with Row 2, work 1 (3, 5, 3, 5) rows in Texture pattern. Note: You will end with a Row 2 for sizes Small, Large and 2X, and with a Row 4 for sizes Medium and 1X. Shape Armhole Row 1 (Wrong Side): Working in front loops only, sc in each sc across to last 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) sc; leave last 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) sc unworked, turn28 (30, 33, 35, 37) sc. Row 2: Work Row 2 of Texture pattern. Row 3 (Decrease): Ch 1, working in front loops only, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc, sc2tog, turn27 (29, 32, 34, 36) sc. Row 4 (Neck Shaping): Work Row 2 of Texture pattern across to last 2 sc, sc2tog26 (28, 31, 33, 35) sc. Row 5: Repeat Row 3 (Decrease)25 (27, 30, 32, 34) sc. Row 6: Work Row 2 of Texture pattern. Row 7: Repeat Row 3 (Decrease)24 (26, 29, 31, 33) sc. Repeat last 4 rows 1 (2, 3, 3, 3) more times21 (20, 20, 22, 24) sts. Row 12 (16, 20, 20, 20) Repeat Row 4 (Neck Shaping)20 (19, 19, 21, 23) sc. Sizes Small (1X, 2X) only: Repeat Row 3 (Decrease)19 (20, 22) sc. Beginning with Row 2, work 2 rows in Texture pattern. Next Row (Neck Shaping): Work Row 4 of Texture pattern across to last 2 sc, sc2tog18 (19, 21) sc. Beginning with Row 1, work 3 rows in Texture pattern. Repeat last Neck Shaping row17 (18, 20) sc. Repeat last 4 rows 2 (1, 2) more times15 (17, 18) sc. Beginning with Row 1, work in Texture pattern until For more ideas & inspiration -

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armhole measures 8 (9, 10), end with a Right Side row (Row 2 or Row 4). Make a note of the row (Row 2 or Row 4) you ended with. Sizes (M, L) only: Beginning with Row 3, work 3 rows in Texture pattern. Repeat Row 4 (Neck Shaping)18 sc. Beginning with Row 3, work 3 rows in Texture pattern. Repeat Row 4 (Neck Shaping)17 sc. Repeat last 4 rows 1 more time16 sc. Beginning with Row 3, work in Texture pattern until armhole measures 8 (9), end with a Right Side row (Row 2 or Row 4). Make a note of the row (Row 2 or Row 4) you ended with. Shape Shoulder All Sizes Row 1 (Wrong Side): Working in front loops only, sc in each sc across to last 3 sc; leave last 3 sc unworked, turn12 (13, 13, 14, 15) sc. Note: In next row, when instructed to work in Texture pattern, work the same row of Texture pattern as two rows prior (as noted). Row 2 (Right Side): Slip st in first 3 sc, work in Texture pattern across, turn9 (10, 10, 11, 12) sc. Row 3: Working in front loops only, sc in each sc across to last 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) sc; leave last 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) sc unworked, turn6 (6, 6, 7, 7) sc. Fasten off. RIGHT FRONT Foundation Row (Right Side): Beginning at lower edge, ch 31 (34, 38, 41, 44); sc in 2nd ch from hook, and each ch across30 (33, 37, 40, 43) sc. Beginning with Row 1, work in Texture pattern until piece measures 2 from beginning; end with Row 4 (Right Side) of Texture pattern. Shape Waist Row 1 (Decrease Wrong Side): Ch 1, working in front loops only, sc2tog, sc in each sc across, turn29 (32, 36, 39, 42) sc. Rows 24: Beginning with Row 2, work 3 rows in Texture pattern. Row 5: Repeat Row 1 (Decrease)28 (31, 35, 38, 41) sts. Rows 6 and 7: Beginning with Row 2, work 2 rows in Texture pattern. Row 8 (Ribbon Row): Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in each sc across, turn. Rows 912: Beginning with Row 3, work 4 rows in Texture pattern. Row 13 (Increase): Ch 1, working in front loops only, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across, turn29 (32, 36, 39, 42) sc. Rows 1420: Beginning with Row 4, work 7 rows in Texture pattern.
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Row 21: Repeat Row 13 (Increase)30 (33, 37, 40, 43) sc. Rows 2228: Beginning with Row 4, work 7 rows in Texture pattern. Row 29: Repeat Row 13 (Increase)31 (34, 38, 41, 44) sc. Beginning with Row 4, work 1 (3, 5, 3, 5) rows in Texture pattern. Note: You will end with a Row 4 for sizes Small, Large and 2X, and with a Row 2 for sizes Medium and 1X. Make a note of this. Shape Armhole Row 1 (Wrong Side): Sl st in first 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) sc, working in front loops only, sc in each sc across, turn28 (30, 33, 35, 37) sc. Row 2: Work next row of Texture pattern. Note: If making size Small, Large or 2X, the next row of Texture pattern is Row 2. If making size Medium or 1X, the next row is Row 4. Row 3 (Decrease): Ch 1, working in front loops only, sc2tog, sc in each sc across, turn27 (29, 32, 34, 36) sc. Row 4 (Neck Shaping): Ch 1, sc2tog, work next row of Texture pattern26 (28, 31, 33, 35) sc. Row 5: Repeat Row 3 (Decrease)25 (27, 30, 32, 34) sc. Row 6: Work same row of Texture pattern as worked in last Row 4 (Neck Shaping). Row 7: Repeat Row 3 (Decrease)24 (26, 29, 31, 33) sc. Repeat last 4 rows 1 (2, 3, 3, 3) more times21 (20, 20, 22, 24) sts. Row 12 (16, 20, 20, 20) Repeat Row 4 (Neck Shaping)20 (19, 19, 21, 23) sc. Sizes Small (1X, 2X) only: Repeat Row 3 (Decrease)19 (20, 22) sc. Work same row of Texture pattern as worked in last Row 4 (Neck Shaping). Work next row of Texture pattern. Repeat Row 4 (Neck Shaping)18 (19, 21) sc. Work 3 rows in Texture pattern. Note: The Right Side row should be the same Texture pattern row as worked in last Neck Shaping row. Repeat Row 4 (Neck Shaping)17 (18, 20) sc. Repeat last 4 rows 2 (1, 2) more times15 (17, 18) sc. Work in Texture pattern until armhole measures 8 (9, 10), end with a Right Side row (Row 2 or Row 4). Sizes (M, L) only: Work next 3 rows in Texture pattern. Note: The Right Side row should be the same Texture pattern row as worked in last Neck Shaping row. Repeat Row 4 (Neck Shaping)18 sc. Repeat last 4 rows 2 more times16 sc. Work in Texture pattern until armhole measures 8 (9), end with a Right Side row (Row 2 or Row 4).

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Shape Shoulder All Sizes Row 1 (Wrong Side): Slip st in first 3 sc, working in front loops only, sc in each sc across, turn12 (13, 13, 14, 15) sc. Row 2 (Right Side): Work next row of Texture pattern across to last 3 sc; leave last 3 sc unworked, turn9 (10, 10, 11, 12) sc. Row 3: Slip st in first 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) sc, working in front loops only, sc in each sc across, turn6 (6, 6, 7, 7) sc. Fasten off. FINISHING Sew side and shoulder seams. Edging With Right Side facing, join yarn with slip st in a side seam on lower edge. Round 1 (Right Side): Work sc evenly spaced all the way around all edges of vest, working 3 sc in each corner of lower edge, and ensure that you have a multiple of 4 sts (the number of sts needs to be evenly divisible by 4); join with slip st in first sc. Place two markers on right front edge, placing first 1 above the ribbon row and the 2nd about 2 above the first. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, working 3 sc in each corner and working buttonholes when each marker is reached, as follows: ch 1, skip marked sc, sc in next sc; at end of round join with slipst in first sc. Round 3 (Scallop Edging): Ch 1, *sc in next st, skip next st, 5 dc in next st, skip next st; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Armhole Edging With Right Side facing, join yarn with slip st in underarm seam. Round 1 (Right Side): Ch 1, sc evenly spaced around armhole, holding armhole in to fit; join with sl st in first sc. Rounds 2 and 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join with slip st in first sc. Turn at the end of Round 3. Round 4 (Wrong Side): Slip st in each sc around; join with slip st in first slip st. Fasten off. Repeat around other armhole. Weave in all ends. Sew buttons to left front edge, opposite buttonholes. Thread ribbon through ribbon row.
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RED HEART Mystic, Art. E769 in 3 oz (85 g), 154 yd (141 m) balls. ABBREVIATIONS: ch = chain; dc = double crochet; sc = single crochet; sl st = slip stitch; st(s) BACK = stitch(es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.
19 (20, 21, 21, 22)

18 (20, 23, 25, 27) 17 (18, 21, 23, 25) 18 (20, 23, 25, 26)

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19 (20, 21, 21, 22)

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= chain (ch) = single crochet (sc) = single crochet (sc) worked in front loop only = 3- loop single crochet (3-loop sc)

18 (20, 23, 25, 27) 17 (18, 21, 23, 25) 18 (20, 23, 25, 26)

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