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MATERIALS:
Gauge:
Size:
To increase or decrease the size, go by your gauge. To add
another block, add 3 more chains to your starting chain. To
reduce by a block, subtract 3 chains on your starting chain.
Place any extra blocks evenly over the fronts and back. For
example,
if you add 3 more blocks, place one on each
front and one on the back.
The decreases for the gathered front can remain the same as this pattern.
How to make 2 dc tog - put yarn over hook and insert in next dc, yarn over, pull up a
loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over, skip 2 chs, insert hook in next
dc, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over, and
pull through 3 loops on hook.
Ch 229
Row 1 - 1 dc in 7th ch from hook, *ch 2, skip 2 ch, I dc in the next ch, repeat
from * to end, Ch 5 and turn. (75 blocks)
Row 2 - 1 dc in next dc of previous row, * ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, repeat from * to end of
row, ending with ch 2, 1 dc in 3rd chain of turning ch on previous row, Ch 5, turn. (75
blocks)
Rows 3 to 22 - Repeat Row 2 for Pattern
Row 23 - This is the decreasing Row where you make the gathering or pleats at the front.
2 dc tog, * ch 2, 2 dc tog,* repeat from * to * 7 more times for a total of 9 decreases,
work in pattern over 38 blocks, *ch 2, 2 dc tog*, repeat from * to * 8 more times for a
total of 9 decreases, ch 2, 1 dc in 3rd ch of turning ch of previous row, ch 5, turn. (57
blocks)
Rows 24 to 28 - Work in pattern, on last block of row 28, only ch 3 and turn.
FRONT
Row 2 - 1 dc in next dc, work even in pattern across 10 more blocks (one block has been
decreased), ch 3 and turn. (11 blocks)
Keeping armhole edge even, continue to decrease 1 block every other row until 8 blocks
remain.
Work even in pattern to Row 15, fasten off.
OTHER FRONT
BACK
Work 15 rows.
FINISHING:
Trim: With right side facing, attach yarn on lower edge corner and work a border of 1sc,
ch 2, 1 dc in first block, *in next block, 1 sc, ch 2, 1dc, repeat from * across bottom of
vest, skipping every third block. Continue working border around fronts and back of
neck.
Tie:
With 2 strands of yarn make a chain of about 230 stitches.
Weave through blocks on the 6th row below armholes. (The decrease row).
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