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ABBREVIATIONS: beg = beginning; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; lps = loops; mm= millimeters; rem= remaining; rep = repeat; rem= remaining; sc = single crochet; sl = slip; st(s) = stitch (es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

UPC: 0-77216-01845-7

LM0209 Crochet Belted Vest- Easy Level
Designed by Mary Jane Protus.

Directions are for Extra Small; changes for Small, Medium and Large are in parentheses.

MODA DEA™ “Dream™”: 6 (7, 9, 10) Balls No. 3701 Waterlily. Crochet Hook: 6.5mm [US K-10.5]. Yarn needle.

GAUGE:14 sts = 4”; 11 rows = 4” in pat. CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

To Fit Bust: 28 (30-32, 34-36, 38-40)”.
Finished Bust Measurement: 30 (34, 38, 42)”.

VEST

BACK: Ch 54 (60, 69, 75).
Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and
in each ch across; turn – 53 (59, 68, 74) sc.

Row 2: Ch 3, skip first sc, dc in next sc, * ch 1, skip
next sc, dc in next 2 sc; rep from * across; turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first 2 dc, * sc in ch-1 sp, sc in
next 2 dc; rep from * across working last sc in top
of ch-3; turn.

Rep Rows 2 and 3 until 14 (14, 15, 15)” from beg,
end Row 3.

Shape Armholes: Ch 1, sl st in first 7 sts, work in
pat to last 6 sts; TURN – 41 (47, 56, 62) sts. Work
even in pat until armhole measures 6 1/2 (7, 8, 9)”,
end Row 3.

Shape Shoulders:Work pat Row 2 across 11 (14,
17, 20) sts. Fasten off.

Skip center 19 (19, 22, 22) sts, attach yarn in next
sc, work pat Row 2 across. Fasten off.

RIGHT FRONT: Ch 39 (42, 48, 51) sts. Work same
as Back over 38 (41, 47, 50) sts until 14 (14, 15, 15)”
from beg, end Row 3.

Shape Armhole: Ch 1, sl st in first 7 sts, work in
pat across; turn – 32 (35, 41, 44) sts. Work even in
pat until armhole measures 6 1/2 (7, 8, 9)”, end
Row 3.

Shape Shoulder:Work Row 2 across 11 (14, 17,
20) sts. Fasten off.

LEFT FRONT:Work same as Right Front to armhole,
end Row 3.

Shape Armhole:Work in pat to last 6 sts; turn –
32 (35, 41, 44) sts. Work even in pat until armhole
measures 6 1/2 (7, 8, 9)”, end Row 3. Fasten off.

Shape Shoulder: With wrong side facing, skip
first 21 (21, 24, 24) sts, attach yarn in next sc, work
Row 2 across rem 11 (14, 17, 20) sts. Fasten off.

BELT: Ch 7.
Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and
in each ch across; turn – 6 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.

Rep Row 2 until belt measures 54 (54, 58, 58)”
from beg. Fasten off.

FINISHING: Sew shoulder and side seams. Weave
in ends.

MODA DEA™ “Dream™”, Art. R113 (1.76
ounce/93 yard ball).