The Checkered Gilet Vest

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– PATTERN NOTES ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This pattern uses US crochet terminology. This pattern uses Knitcraft Everyday Aran Yarn in ‘Biscuit’ for colour 1 and ‘Green’ for colour 2. All sizes and quantities are indicative, and will vary from person to person. It is recommended that you test your tension by making a 10cm / 4in” x 10cm / 4” swatch before beginning your project, you can then scale the amount of stitches up or down to allow for any differences. The pattern is made in three separate panels which are sewn together at the end. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MEASUREMENTS AND MATERIALS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The vest is designed to have a slightly boxy fit. The yarn can be switched out for an alternative type, but it is advised that you make a tension swatch to check how it scales.  Acrylic yarn can be easier to use when carrying the alternative colour yarn behind your work, but it can be swapped out for a cotton yarn for a more summer piece. Gauge: 10cm / 4in” x 10cm / 4” square =16 stitches wide x 12 stitches tall in half double crochet Garment sizes (after blocking) / Yarn quantities: XS: 45cm (width across widest part when laid flat) x 42cm (height from top of shoulder to bottom of vest when laid flat) Colour 1 - 1.5 balls Colour 2 - 1 ball S: 48cm (width across widest part when laid flat) x 42cm (height from top of shoulder to bottom of vest when laid flat) Colour 1 - 2 balls Colour 2 - 2 balls M: 51cm (width across widest part when laid flat) x 48cm (height from top of shoulder to bottom of vest when laid flat) Colour 1 - 2.5 balls Colour 2 - 2 balls L: 54cm (width across widest part when laid flat) x 48cm (height from top of shoulder to bottom of vest when laid flat) Colour 1 - 3 balls Colour 2 - 3 balls XL: 57cm (width across widest part when laid flat) x 51cm (height from top of shoulder to bottom of vest when laid flat) Colour 1 - 3.5 balls Colour 2 - 3 balls ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TOOLS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4mm crochet hook Darning needle Scissors