This dramatic design gives effortless versatility and styling options. The vest fronts are worked in mitered short-rows that create diagonal sections, beautifully detailing the variegated yarn. The back is worked side-to-center by picking up stitches along side edge of each front and working to center back where the two halves are then joined with the 3-needle bind-off method. An unusual feature of the design allows the vest to be worn longer in the torso with a short collar (shown) or reversed for a cropped length with a striking collar.

MATERIALS
• 3, 7 oz 200 g, 341 yd 312 m balls James C. Brett Marble Chunky (100% acrylic) color #MC08 Jeweltone
• Size 9 US 5.5 mm 16” and 32” 40 and 80 cm long circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 9 US 5.5 mm knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch holders and markers
• Scrap yarn