This earth-tone casual vest adds style to any outfit. Neutral colors and the southwest design make this a wardrobe staple. (LionBrand.com)

Lion Brand Pattern #: 646
Corrections applied Jul 26, 2011

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

SIZE: Small, Medium, Large
Chest (buttoned) 43½ (46, 48½) inches
Length 27 (28, 29) inches

#740 Al-Pa-Ka Yarn (discontinued yarn)
(A) Natural (749-856 yards)
(B) Mink Brown (214 yards)
(C) Camel (107 yards)
Aran weight yarn may be substituted.

Knitting Needles - Size 7 (4.5 mm)
Knitting Needles - Size 8 (5 mm)
Four ¾ inch buttons

Pattern:
Striped Color Pattern (multiple of 3 sts plus 2 extra, 20 rows)

Pieces: Left Front, Right Front, Back

Worked in colorwork pattern (3 colors) with K1P1 rib edges. Some rows are worked in 2-colors. Some rows are worked in 1-color.

Ed. note: Pattern can be adapted for men or women (reverse buttons/buttonholes). Use actual measurements to determine size.