Lion Brand^® Lion^® Chenille

GAUGE:

6-st repeat + 4 rows = 1¾ inches (4.5 cm) in Pattern. 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:

(pattern begins below) Base ch/sc (Note This method creates a base chain and foundation row of sc at the same time.) Start with a slip knot, ch 2, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, draw up loop, yo, draw through 1 loop, yo and draw through 2 loops – 1 single crochet with its own chain at bottom. Work next stitch under loops of that chain. Insert hook under 2 loops at bottom of previous stitch, draw up loop, yo and draw through 1 loop, yo and draw through 2 loops. Repeat for length of foundation. Starburst Pattern (multiple of 6 sts) Pattern Row 1 Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, [ch 6, sc in next 2 sc] across. Turn. Pattern Row 2 Ch 3, skip first sc, dc in 2nd sc, [ch 2, sc in next ch-6 arch, ch 2, dc in next 2 sc] across. Turn. Pattern Row 3 Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in 2nd dc, [ch 3, slip st in next sc, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc] across, place last dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Pattern Row 4 Ch 1, sc in first 2 dc, [ch 4, sc in next 2 dc] across, place last sc in top of t-ch. Turn.

NOTES:

Vest is crocheted in one piece from neck down, seamlessly, with raglan-type yoke shaping. It is styled with a V-neck, open front, boxy fit, capped shoulders, top of hip length.

VEST PATTERN

YOKE
Base ch/sc 26. Mark position of 4 "corners" where pattern is increased.

Row 1 Ch 1, make corner of [2 sc in first sc, (ch 3, 2 sc in next sc) twice], ch 6, skip 3 sc, make corner of [2 sc in next sc, (ch 3, 2 sc in next sc) twice], ch 6, skip 3 sc, sc in next 2 sc, ch 6, skip 3 sc, make corner of [2 sc in next sc, (ch 3, 2 sc in next sc) twice], ch 6, skip 3 sc, make corner of [2 sc in next sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next sc, ch 3, 2 sc in last sc]. Turn. Mark 2 center sc of each corner.

Row 2 Ch 3, skip first sc, dc in 2nd sc, [ch 2, sc in next arch, ch 2, dc in next 2 sc] across. Turn.

Row 3 Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in 2nd dc, [ch 3, slip st in next sc, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc] across, place last dc in top of t-ch. Turn.

Row 4 Ch 1, *(sc in first/next 2 dc, ch 4) to marked 2-st corner, 3 sc in each of next 2 dc, ch 4; repeat from * 3 times more, (sc in next 2 dc, ch 4) to last dc and t-ch, end with sc in last dc, sc in top of t-ch. Turn.

Row 5 Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, *(ch 6, sc in next 2 sc) to marked 2-st corner, (ch 3, sc in next 2 sc) twice; repeat from * 3 times more, (ch 6, sc in next 2 sc) to end. Turn.

For Size S

Rows 6-11 Work Rows 2-5, Rows 2-3 once more. Turn.

For Size M and L

Rows 6-15 Work Rows 2-5 twice, Rows 2-3 once more. Turn.

Increase at neck edges and increase 2-st corners to 4-sts

Row 12 (16, 16) Ch 1, 2 sc in first 2 dc, *(ch 4, sc in next 2 dc) to marked 2-st corner, (2 sc in next 2 dc); repeat from * 3 times more, (ch 4, sc in next 2 dc) to last dc and t-ch, end with 2 sc in last dc, 2 sc in top of t-ch. Turn.

Row 13 (17, 17) Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, ch 3, (sc in next 2 sc, ch 6) across, except at each 4-st corner, sc in next 4 sc. At last 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc, ch 3, sc in last 2 sc. Turn.

Row 14 (18, 18) Work Pattern Row 2, except at each 4-st corner, dc in next 4 sc. Turn.

Row 15 (19, 19) Work Pattern Row 3, except at each 4-st corner, dc in next 4 dc. Turn.

BODY

To join Body sts, skipping armhole sts, adding 10 (4, 10) sts at underarm,

Joining Row Ch 1, sc in first 2 dc, ch 4, [(sc in next 2 dc, ch 4) across to 4-st corner, sc in first 2 dc of corner, ch 10 (4, 10), skip armhole sts, skip first 2 dc of next 4-st corner, sc in next 2 dc of corner, ch 4]. Repeat to join other underarm, (sc in next 2 dc, ch 4) to end, sc in last dc, sc in top of t-ch. Turn.

Next Row Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, *[ch 6, sc in next 2 sc] across to underarm ch, ch 6, skip 4 ch, sc next 2 (0, 2) ch, ch 6 (0, 6), skip 4 (0, 4) ch, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from *, [ch 6, sc in next 2 sc] to end – 20 (22, 24) pattern repeats. Turn.

Work Pattern Rows 2-4, then Pattern Rows 1-4 for 5 more times. Turn.

FINISHING

(Notes If Finishing Rnd 2 doesn't come out even at second corner, place corner as close as you can.

There is no obvious right or wrong side. Finish armholes facing the same way as Body finishing.)

Make 1 round of sc around entire edge of Vest, then a round of (sc, ch 1) edging. Continue from last Body row, after turning.

Rnd 1 Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, [4 sc in arch, sc in next 2 sc] across, 2 more sc in last sc for corner, rotate and work along front edge. Make 1 sc in each sc or ch-1, make 2 sc in each dc or ch-3, sc in 26 Base ch, continue sc down other front edge. End with 2 sc in same sc as beg. Slip st in beg sc. Turn.

Rnd 2 Ch 1, skip slip st, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next sc, [ch 1, skip sc, sc in next sc] around fronts and neck. At lower corner (sc, ch 1, sc) in center sc of corner. Continue to beg, ch 1, slip st in beg sc. Fasten off.

Go to underarm, work in opposite direction of last armhole row.

For S and L

Find spare loops from 2 sc of Body in middle of underarm ch. Join with slip st to spare loop of 2nd sc. Ch 1, sc in same loop. Ch 4, skip 4 ch, sc in 2 remaining dc of corner, [ch 4, sc in next 2 dc] around. At other corner, sc in 2 remaining dc, ch 4, skip 4 ch, sc in spare loop of sc, slip st in beg sc. Turn.

For M

Find 2 remaining dc of corner. Join with slip st in second dc, sc in same dc, [ch 4, sc in next 2 dc] around. At other end of armhole, sc in 2 remaining dc of other corner, ch 4, skip 4 ch, sc in remaining dc of beg corner, slip st in beg sc. Turn.

All Sizes

Ch 1, skip slip st, sc in next sc, [4 sc in arch, sc in next 2 sc] around. Sc in last sc, slip st in beg sc. Turn.

Ch 1, skip slip st, sc in first sc, [ch 1, skip sc, sc in next sc] around, ch 1, slip st in beg sc. Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

BLOCKING

Lion Chenille hand washes, so wet-blocking works well. Dampen Vest and spread on clean towel(s) on a carpeted floor or on a bed. Ease Vest into shape, blocking to size, pinning where necessary. Allow to dry completely.

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