Crochet colorwork can be easy! Employ one color at a time and let the stitch pattern do the decorative work. This vest is crocheted in the round and features smart, preppy pockets.
Finished Size: 34 (38, 42, 46)" bust, shown in size 34" with some negative ease
Yarn: Mission Falls 136 Merino Superwash (100% superwash merino; 136 yd [124 m]/50 g): #22 ink (MC), 4 (4, 5, 6) balls; #14 dijon (CC1), 3 (3, 4, 5) balls; #532 basil (CC2), 3 (3, 3, 4) balls. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns
Yarn Weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 22 sts and 18 rows = 4" in tweed st patt
Hook: Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
Notions: Yarn needle; Two 9" × 6" pocket lining fabric swatches; Sewing thread and needle
Originally Published: Knitscene Fall 2009