Consisting of two major pieces, the vest begins at center back and is worked to center front. The second side mirrors its twin. Shoulders are joined with a small section of main color. The armholes, front and lower edges, and collar are finished with rows of single crochet. The bottom edge falls slightly below the waist.
Finished Size: 38 (40, 42, 44)" (96.5 [101.5, 106.5, 112] cm) bust/chest circumference. Vest shown measures 40" (101.5 cm).
Yarn: Dale of Norway Tiur (60% mohair, 40% wool; 127 yd (115 m)/50 g): #4136 red (MC), 3 (3, 4, 4) balls; #0090 black, 2 balls; #2512 light peach, #3436 orange, #2526 gold, #0020 natural, #2343 khaki, 1 ball each.
Yarn weight: #2 - Fine
Gauge: 24 sts and 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) in color pattern; 26 sts and 31 rows = 4" (10) cm in St st.
Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch markers (m); #00 (3.5 mm) steel crochet hook; 14 (14, 16, 16)" (35.5 [35.5, 40.5, 40.5] cm) separating zipper; matching sewing thread; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Fall 1999