Valley Yarns 144 Sweet Pea Crocheted Vest

This soft and warm zippered, crocheted vest is perfect for early spring gardening.  This simple up-and-down stitch creates a lovely finished fabric.

This pattern is available as a PDF download.

Finished Measurements: 36 (40, 44, 48)” bust
Yarn Requirements: 7 (8, 9, 11) balls balls Valley Yarns Amherst (100% Merino Wool, 50g/109yds) shown in color Sweet Pea (discontinued color)
Hook Size: H8 (5.00mm) or size to obtain gauge
Gauge: 13 sts and 12 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch

Other Materials needed:
Separating Zipper (in length for vest see note at end, 22” was used for pattern)
Needle and thread for inserting zipper