SIZE: XS, Small, Medium, Large Finished Chest 27 3/4 (30 1/2, 33 1/2, 36 1/2) in. (70.5 (77.5, 85, 92.5) cm) Finished Length 10 (10 1/2, 11 3/4, 13) in. (25.5 (26.5, 30, 33) cm)
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
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Hippie Chic Vest
Lion Brand® Fun Fur®
GAUGE:
11 hdc + 10 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) with 1 strand each of A and B held tog. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
hdc2tog (hdc dec) Yarn over, insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 5 loops on hook.
BODY
With 1 strand each of A and B held tog, ch 78 (86, 94, 102). Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across - 76 (84, 92, 100) hdc. Row 2: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across.
Rep last row until piece measures 4 (4, 5, 6) in. (10 (10, 12.5, 15) cm) from beg. Fasten off.
BACK
Sk first 23 (25, 27, 30) sts of Body, with 1 strand each of A and B held tog, join yarn in next st with sl st. Row 1: Ch 2, hdc in same st and next 29 (33, 37, 39) sts - 30 (34, 38, 40) sts. Row 2: Ch 2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog - 28 (32, 36, 38) sts. Rows 3-5: Rep Row 2 - 22 (26, 30, 32) sts. Row 6: Ch 2, turn, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in each st across to last st, 2 hdc in last st - 24 (28, 32, 34) sts. Rows 7-15 (16, 17, 18): Rep Row 6 - 42 (48, 54, 58) sts. Last Row: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across. Fasten off.
LEFT FRONT
From WS, with 1 strand each of A and B held tog, join yarn in top left edge of Body with sl st. Row 1 (WS): Ch 2, hdc in first 15 (17, 18, 20) sts Row 2 (RS): Ch 2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog - 13 (15, 16, 18) sts. Row 3: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog - 12 (14, 15, 17) sts. Rows 4 and 5: Rep last 2 rows - 9 (11, 12, 14) sts. Row 6: Ch 2, turn, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in each st across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog. Row 7: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across to last st, 2 hdc in last st - 10 (12, 13, 15) sts. Row 8: Ch 2, turn, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in each st across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog. Row 9: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across to last st, 2 hdc in last st - 11 (13, 14, 16) sts. Rows 10-13 (15, 17, 17): Rep last 2 rows 2 (3, 4, 4) more times - 13 (16, 18, 20) sts.
Continue to inc 1 st at armhole edge every row 2 (1, 0, 1) more times, and AT THE SAME TIME dec 1 st at neck edge every other row 0 (0, 0, 1) more time - 15 (17, 18, 20) sts. Last Row: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across. Fasten off.
RIGHT FRONT
From RS, with 1 strand each of A and B held tog, join yarn in top right edge of Body with sl st. Row 1 (RS): Ch 2, hdc in first 15 (17, 18, 20) sts. Row 2 (WS): Ch 2, turn, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog - 13 (15, 16, 18) sts. Row 3: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog - 12 (14, 15, 17) sts. Rows 4 and 5: Rep last 2 rows - 9 (11, 12, 14) sts. Row 6: Ch 2, turn, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in each st across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog. Row 7: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across to last st, 2 hdc in last st - 10 (12, 13, 15) sts. Row 8: Ch 2, turn, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in each st across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog. Row 9: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across to last st, 2 hdc in last st - 11 (13, 14, 16) sts. Rows 10-13 (15, 17, 17): Rep last 2 rows 2 (3, 4, 4) more times - 13 (16, 18, 20) sts.
Continue to inc 1 st at armhole edge every row 2 (1, 0, 1) more times, and AT THE SAME TIME dec 1 st at neck edge every other row 0 (0, 0, 1) more time - 15 (17, 18, 20) sts. Last Row: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Hippie Chic Vest Reviewed by Suzanne Tudor on 2010-02-06
This is a terrific pattern and the resulting vest is nice and warm. You just have to follow the directions carefully because it's easy to lose track of stitches when working with fun fur.
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