This cropped vest features a V-neck, highly textured stitches, and a ribbed waistband. Try it with shorts or a flowy skirt for a breezy summer look.

Difficulty Easy

Finished Size 31.5 (35, 38.5, 42, 45.5)“ bust circumference. Sample shown measures 31.5”, modeled with 2.5” negative ease.

Yarn Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Splash (100% cotton): #201 beach, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) hanks.

Hook Sizes G/6 (4 mm) and E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Yarn needle; stitch marker.

Gauge 2 reps and 7 rows = 3.5” in main patt with larger hook.

Notes Vest is worked in rounds from bottom up to armhole, then divided into left front, right front, and back. Waistband is worked after all sections are completed.