This cropped, reversible crochet vest feels like a vintage wool blanket. The pattern and colours used in it are inspired by California’s beautiful fields.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Recommended ease: 0–4” / 0–10 cm of negative ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 31.75 (34.25, 36.5, 41.5, 46.5) (51.5, 56.25, 61.25, 66.25)“ / 80.5 (87, 93, 105.5, 118) (130.5, 143, 155.5, 168) cm.
Length from Back Hem to Armhole: 9” / 23 cm.
Length from Back Hem to Back Neck: 18 (18.5, 19, 19.5, 20.5) (20.5, 21, 21.5, 21.5)” / 45.5 (47, 48.5, 50, 52) (52, 53.5, 55, 55) cm.
Armhole Depth: 9.75 (10.5, 11, 11.75, 12.25) (12.25, 13, 13.5, 13.5)“ / 25 (26.5, 28, 29.5, 31.5) (31.5, 33, 34.5, 34.5) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Bun by Bread & Butter (100% US merino, 130 yds / 118m – 100 g).
C1: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of colourway Elote.
C2: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) of colourway Lantana.
C3: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of colourway Coastal Redwood.
C4: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins of colourway Baby Frog.

Or approx. the foll amounts of chunky-weight yarn:
C1: 185 (210, 235, 270, 295) (310, 340, 365, 385) yds / 165 (190, 215, 245, 270) (285, 310, 335, 355) m.
C2: 70 (80, 90, 105, 110) (120, 130, 140, 150) yds / 65 (75, 80, 95, 105) (110, 120, 130, 135) m.
C3: 175 (190, 210, 235, 255) (265, 285, 310, 325) yds / 160 (175, 190, 215, 230) (245, 265, 280, 295) m.
C4: 150 (175, 195, 225, 245) (260, 280, 305, 320) yds / 140 (160, 180, 205, 225) (235, 255, 280, 295) m.

An alternative yarn suggestion is for example Berroco Lanas Quick.

Needles: US H-8 / 5 mm and US J-10 / 6 mm crochet hook.

Notions: Stitch marker.

GAUGE
13 sts x 13 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US J-10 / 6 mm hook in main patt with surface slip sts added, unblocked.

CONSTRUCTION
This vest is crocheted from the bottom up in one piece to the armholes. The fronts and back are then worked separately before being seamed at the shoulders. The vest is crocheted with single crochet and chain stitches in a 4-colour sequence over 13 rows, then vertical rows of slip-stitches are crocheted in the open spaces in a 4-colour sequence over 7 rows to create the plaid pattern. Lastly, the armholes, neckline and hem are finished with a single crochet ribbed edge.