The Entwined Vest by Smitha Crasta

The Entwined Vest

Crochet
December 2021
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in Tunisian knit stitch
8.0 mm (L)
520 - 1250 yards (475 - 1143 m)
Sizes 1(2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) To fit Chest 30(34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)
US
English
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In winter, when trees become bare, one can see the beautifully entwined branches. A togetherness that no power of nature can undo. It holds the falling snow and creates a sight to behold. The entwined vest translates this beauty into crochet with simple cables and fuzz of Wonderfluff.

Notes:
Pattern is written as follows: 1(2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9). All stitch counts and rows will be in the corresponding colour.
A v-neck open vest with buttoned closure, textured cables that run through the front on either panel. The design features tunisian knit, purl and cables to give the amazing texture. And it has pockets.
Pattern is designed with 2-4 inches of positive ease.
Pattern is made in panels and seamed at the sides and shoulders.
Pattern is written in standard US terms. Pattern measures in inches.

Details:

Sizes 1(2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished garment size- Chest 32(36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)“ Length 20(20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 22.5, - 23, 23.5, 24)”

Yarn:
Wonderfluff (bulky weight, 70% Baby Alpaca, 7% Merino Wool, 23% Nylon; 142 yds/50gm): Bare Wonderfluff 27186, 4(5, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls
520(600, 650, 710, 800, 850, 950, 1130, 1250)yds
(+20 yards if using very long tails to weave in ends)

Hook:
US size L-11 (8mm) Tunisian hook with cable Or hook needed to obtain gauge Cable needs to be at least 1/3rd as wide as foundation chain/width of panel
US Size J-10 (6mm) crochet hook for seaming

Notions:
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
A pair of scissors
Measuring tape
Button 1 inch - 5 no’s

Gauge:
12sts x 12 rows of TKS with a 8mm hook - 4x4” square. Blocked. (Make a 6x6” square starting with TSS, block and measure 4x4” within)

Intermediate level