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ABBREVIATIONS: beg = beginning; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; dec = decrease; inc = increase; lp(s) = loop(s); mm= millimeters; pat = pattern; rem= remaining; rep = repeat; rnd = round; RS = right side; sc = single crochet; sp = space; st(s) = stitch (es); tog = together; tr = treble crochet; WS = wrong side; yo = yarn over; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated; [] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

UPC: 0-77216-07084-4

LM0288 Crochet Vest - Intermediate Level
Designed by Gayle Bunn.

Directions are for size Small. Changes for sizes Medium, Large, 1X and 2X are in parentheses.

MODA DEA® "Bamboo Wool™": 14 (15 1/2, 17, 18 1/2, 20) Ounces (or 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) balls) No. 3845 Blue Velvet.

Crochet hook: 5mm [US H-8]. Yarn needle; stitch markers; 6 buttons; sewing needle and thread.

GAUGE: 18 sts = 4"; 16 rows = 4" in pat. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Finished Bust: 33 1/2 (37, 41, 45, 49)".

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS:
Sc2tog = draw up a lp in each of next 2 sts (st = ch, sc, or sp), yo and draw through 3 lps on hook.
TrFP = [yo] twice, draw up a lp from right to left under post of st 2 rows below, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times. Note: Always skip the st directly behind the TrFP.

BACK: Ch 76 (84, 94, 102, 112). Row 1 (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 9 (11, 13, 15, 17) ch, [sc2tog, ch 1] 27 (29, 32, 34, 37) times, sc in next 11 (13, 15, 17, 19) ch; turn – 75 (83, 93, 101, 111) sts. Row 2: Ch 1, * [sc in next sc; yo and draw up a lp in base of next sc through same foundation ch, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] twice – long dc made] 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) times *, [sc2tog, ch 1] 27 (29, 32, 34, 37) times; rep from * to *, sc in last sc; turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in 10 (12, 14, 16, 18) sts, [sc2tog, ch 1] 27 (29, 32, 34, 37) times, sc in last 11 (13, 15, 17, 19) sts; turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, * [sc in next sc, TrFP around next st 2 rows below] 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) times *, [sc2tog, ch 1] 27 (29, 32, 34, 37) times; rep from * to *, sc in last sc; turn. Rep Rows 3- 4 for pat until 12 (12, 12, 13, 13)" from beg, end WS row.
Shape Armholes: Keeping continuity of pat, sl st in first 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) sts, ch 1, sc in same st as last sl st, work to last 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) sts; turn and leave rem sts unworked.
Next Row: Ch 1, sc2tog, work to last 2 sts; sc2tog; turn.
Rep last row 4 (5, 6, 7, 9) times more – 55 (59, 65, 69, 73) sts. Work even until armhole measures 6 (6 1/2, 7, 7 1/2, 8)", end WS row.
Shape Neck: Ch 1, work across 13 (13, 15, 17, 17) sts; turn and leave rem sts unworked. Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 5 rows – 8 (8, 10, 12, 12) sts. Work even until armhole measures 7 1/2 (8, 8 1/2, 9, 9 1/2)", end WS row. Fasten off.
With RS facing, skip center 29 (33, 35, 35, 39) sts; join yarn in next st; ch 1, sc in same st, work to end; turn – 13 (13, 15, 17, 17) sts. Complete to correspond to first side.

LEFT FRONT: Ch 38 (42, 48, 52, 56). Row 1 (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, [sc2tog, ch 1] 13 (14, 16, 17, 18) times, sc in next 10 (12, 14, 16, 18) ch; turn – 37 (41, 47, 51, 55) sts. Row 2: Ch 1, [sc in next sc, long dc] 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) times, sc in next ch-1 sp, [sc2tog, ch 1] 12 (13, 15, 16, 17) times, sc in last 2 sc; turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [sc2tog, ch 1] 13 (14, 16, 17, 18) times, sc in last 10 (12, 14, 16, 18) sts; turn. Row 4: Ch 1, [sc in next sc, TrFP around next st 2 rows below] 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) times, sc in next ch-1 sp, [sc2tog, ch 1] 12 (13, 15, 16, 17) times, sc in last 2 sts; turn. Rep Rows 3-4 for pat until 12 (12, 12, 13, 13)" from beg, end WS row.
Shape Armhole: Sl st in first 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) sts, ch 1, sc in same st as last sl st, work to end; turn. Dec 1 st at armhole edge on next 5 (6, 7, 8, 10) rows – 27 (29, 33, 35, 36) sts. Work even until armhole measures 2 (2, 2 1/2, 3, 3)", end WS row.
Shape Neck-Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, work across 14 (14, 19, 21, 21) sts; turn and leave rem sts unworked. Row 2: Ch 1, sl st in first 3 sts, ch 1, sc in same st as last sl st, work to end; turn. Row 3: Ch 1, work to last 2 sts; sc2tog; turn.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) times – 8 (8, 10, 12, 12) sts.
Work even until armhole measures 7 1/2 (8, 8 1/2, 9, 9 1/2)", end WS row. Fasten off.

RIGHT FRONT: Ch 38 (42, 48, 52, 56). Row 1 (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 9 (11, 13, 15, 17) ch, [sc2tog, ch 1] 13 (14, 16, 17, 18) times, sc in last ch; turn – 37 (41, 47, 51, 55) sts. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in ch- 1 sp, [sc2tog, ch 1] 12 (13, 15, 16, 17) times, sc in next sc, [long dc, sc in next sc] 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) times; turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in 10 (12, 14, 16, 18) sts, [sc2tog, ch 1] 13 (14, 16, 17, 18) times, sc in last st; turn. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in sp, [sc2tog, ch 1] 12 (13, 15, 16, 17) times, sc in next sc, [TrFP around next st 2 rows below, sc in next sc] 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) times; turn. Rep Rows 3-4 for pat and complete to correspond to Left Front, reversing all shapings.

FINISHING: Sew shoulder and side seams.
Left Front Edging: With RS facing, join yarn and work 3 rows sc evenly across left front. Work 1 row Reverse sc. Fasten off.
Right Front Edging: Mark right front for 6 buttonholes, the top buttonhole 1/2" below neck edge, bottom buttonhole 1/2" above lower edge and 4 more evenly spaced between. Work 1 row sc evenly across right front.
Buttonhole Row: Ch 1, [sc to marker, ch 2, skip 2 sc] 6 times, sc to end; turn. Next Row: Ch 1, sc in each sc and 2 sc in each ch-2 sp across; do not turn. Work 1 row Reverse sc. Fasten off. Sew on buttons.
Armhole Edging: With RS facing, join yarn at seam and work 1 rnd of sc evenly around; join to first sc. Work 1 rnd Reverse sc. Fasten off.
Neck Edging: With RS facing, join yarn at corner of right front edging and work 1 row of sc evenly across to opposite corner; do not turn. Work 1 row Reverse sc. Fasten off.

MODA DEA® "Bamboo Wool", Art. R167 (2.8 ounce/145 yard ball).