Better Vest
A very good vest for layering or wearing solo; it is knit flat and the hems are picked up for finishing. Decorated with little i-cord bows, it’s sweet and functional all in one.
M A T E R I A L S
2 (3, 3, 4)(4, 5, 5, 6) skeins Sweet Olive Farm Alpaca Yarn (125g/200yds)
Scrap yarn of similar weight
US 4/3.5mm circular needles in 16” and a much longer option (36”+)
US 4/3.5mm double pointed needles
US 6/4mm circular needles in 16” and a longer option to accommodate chosen vest circumference.
Removable stitch markers
Crochet hook, any size
Tapestry needle
S I Z E & F I T
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7, 8)
Size / Finished Vest Width, flat
1 / 15”
2 / 17”
3 / 20”
4 / 22”
5 / 25”
6 / 27”
7 / 30”
8 / 33”
Recommended sizing: double the number of the chest width to compare the circumference to your own measurement. To achieve a similar fit to the pattern photos (Size 3 on a 34” chest), choose a size that is at least 5” larger than your bust measurement.
A very good vest for layering or wearing solo; it is knit flat and the hems are picked up for finishing. Decorated with little i-cord bows, it’s sweet and functional all in one.
M A T E R I A L S
2 (3, 3, 4)(4, 5, 5, 6) skeins Sweet Olive Farm Alpaca Yarn (125g/200yds)
Scrap yarn of similar weight
US 4/3.5mm circular needles in 16” and a much longer option (36”+)
US 4/3.5mm double pointed needles
US 6/4mm circular needles in 16” and a longer option to accommodate chosen vest circumference.
Removable stitch markers
Crochet hook, any size
Tapestry needle
S I Z E & F I T
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7, 8)
Size / Finished Vest Width, flat
1 / 15”
2 / 17”
3 / 20”
4 / 22”
5 / 25”
6 / 27”
7 / 30”
8 / 33”
Recommended sizing: double the number of the chest width to compare the circumference to your own measurement. To achieve a similar fit to the pattern photos (Size 3 on a 34” chest), choose a size that is at least 5” larger than your bust measurement.
A very good vest for layering or wearing solo; it is knit flat and the hems are picked up for finishing. Decorated with little i-cord bows, it’s sweet and functional all in one.
M A T E R I A L S
2 (3, 3, 4)(4, 5, 5, 6) skeins Sweet Olive Farm Alpaca Yarn (125g/200yds)
Scrap yarn of similar weight
US 4/3.5mm circular needles in 16” and a much longer option (36”+)
US 4/3.5mm double pointed needles
US 6/4mm circular needles in 16” and a longer option to accommodate chosen vest circumference.
Removable stitch markers
Crochet hook, any size
Tapestry needle
S I Z E & F I T
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7, 8)
Size / Finished Vest Width, flat
1 / 15”
2 / 17”
3 / 20”
4 / 22”
5 / 25”
6 / 27”
7 / 30”
8 / 33”
Recommended sizing: double the number of the chest width to compare the circumference to your own measurement. To achieve a similar fit to the pattern photos (Size 3 on a 34” chest), choose a size that is at least 5” larger than your bust measurement.