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Rectangle Vest
Lion Brand® Jiffy®
GAUGE:
9 sts + 12 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in Stockinette st (k on RS, p on WS) with 2 strands of yarn held together. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
K2, p2 Rib
Row 1: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * across. Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 for K2, P2 Rib.
VEST With 1 strand each of B and C held tog, cast on 62 sts. Work in K2, P2 Rib for 2 rows. Change to
St st (k on RS, p on WS) and work 10 rows. Change to 1 strand each of C and A and work 14 rows.
Change to 1 strand each of B and A and work 12 rows. Change to 2 strands of A and work 8 rows.
Shape Armholes
Next Row: K29, bind off 19 sts, k14. Next Row: P14, cast on 19 sts, p29.
Work even for 36 rows. Next Row: K29, bind off 19 sts, k14. Next Row: P14, cast on 19 sts, p29.
Work even for 8 rows. Change to 1 strand each of A and B and work 12 rows. Change to 1 strand each
of A and C and work 14 rows. Change to 1 strand each of B and C and work 10 rows. Work 2 rows in K2,
P2 Rib. Bind off.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
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Rectangle Vest Reviewed by Gina Hammack on 2010-02-05
i made this vest using a different chunky yarn and just love it. very comfortable and warm. love the way the front cascades.
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