A lightweight layering vest with fun lace detail at the back adds an element of surprise. An intriguing lace panel grows up the racer back while the front focuses on clean lines that drape and swing.

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Skill Level: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate

Finished Measurements: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)” bust
0-2” ease recommended.
Sample shown in 34” bust

PATTERN NOTES
The vest is worked flat in pieces then seamed at the shoulders and side.
Decreases are worked along the front edge every other RS row throughout.
Slip first st every row knitwise for a clean edge.

MATERIALS:
Yarn: Cloudbourn Fibers Pima Cotton DK (100% Cotton; 231 yards 211 meters/100 grams): 30-003 Coral 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) skeins)

Needles: US size 6 (4 mm) and US size 5 (3.75 mm): straights or circular for the body, 16” circular or DPNs for armhole

Notions: Tapestry needles, stitch holder, stitch markers, spare US 6 (4 mm) needle for 3-needle BO

Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st