The Vest of Both Worlds

**Overview** The Vest of Both Worlds merges some of the best things - simple squishy stitches, simple design, and a really good fit. The best part? It comes in crochet and knit, so you can get the best of both worlds! **Construction** This vest is crocheted top-down, starting with the back. The front panels are picked up and worked separately. The two front panels and the back panel are joined at the underarm and the remainder of the body of the vest is worked flat. **Sizes** (1, 2, 3) {4, 5, 6} [7, 8, 9] 10, 11 (XS, S, M) {L, XL, 2X} [3X, 4X, 5X] 6X, 7X to fit chest measurement of: (28-30, 32-34, 36-38) {40-42, 44-46, 48-50} [52-54, 56-58, 60-62] 64-66, 68-70 inches (71-76, 81-86, 92-97) {102-107, 112-117, 122-127} [132-137, 142-147, 152-158] 163-168, 173-178 centimeters Garment Full Chest Measurement: (32, 35.3, 40) {43.3, 48, 51.3} [56, 59.3, 64] 67.3, 72 inches (81, 90, 102) {110, 122, 130} [142, 151, 163] 171, 183 centimeters This vest is designed with approximately 1-4 inches / 3-10 centimeters of positive ease. My bust is 38 inches. My blue sample is a size 3/M or 40 inches / 102 centimeters, and fits with 2 inches / 5 centimeters positive ease at my bust. **Needles & Gauge** 15 mm / US P 6 sts x 4 rows = 4 inches / 10 centimeters in HDC BLO, worked flat & blocked Use whatever size hook gets gauge! See gauge swatch instructions below. **Yarn** #6 - Super Bulky Blue sample made in Malabrigo Rasta (90 yds / 82 meters / 150g) – 100% Merino Wool yarn in the color “Matisse Blue” As long as you get gauge and like the fabric, use whatever yarn you like and is accessible to you! **Yardage Notes** Below are estimates of how many grams/yards/meters you’ll need for the pattern as written for each size, based on a yarn with a similar fiber content. Note: If you choose to add or subtract length to the body of the top, it will change the yardage you need. Sizes: (1, 2, 3) {4, 5, 6} [7, 8, 9] 10, 11 Grams: (342 - 376, 399 - 439, 456 - 501) {481 - 529, 540 - 594, 606 - 666} [652 - 717, 694 - 763, 754 - 829] 813 - 895, 882 - 970 Yards: (205 - 226, 239 - 263, 274 - 301) {289 - 317, 324 - 356, 363 - 400} [391 -430, 416 - 458, 452 - 497] 488 - 537, 529 - 582 Meters: (187 - 207, 219 - 240, 251 - 275) {264 - 290, 296 - 326, 332 - 366} [358 - 393, 380 - 419, 413 - 454] 446 - 491, 484 - 532 Skeins of Malabrigo “Rasta”: (3, 3, 4) {4, 4, 5} [5, 5, 6] 6, 7 **Skills Needed** This pattern is not labeled with a specific “project level” or “skill level”. Instead, a list is included of all of the skills that are required to make the complete project using the written directions with no modifications. - Turning work in order to work flat - Finishing Off - Stitches: Foundation Half Double Crochet , Half Double Crochet, Back Loop Only, Single Crochet Back Loop Only, Slip Stitch Back Loop Only - Increasing (2 stitches into the same stitch) - Weaving in ends, Washing & Blocking a finished garment