Ingredients
- Yarn: Caron® Simply Soft® Sunkissed™ — 2–4 balls, depending on size
- Crochet hook: Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm)
- Yarn needle: Susan Bates® yarn needle, for seaming and weaving in ends
Instructions
- Make the ribbing. Chain 12. Work a single crochet in the second chain from the hook, then work single crochet in each remaining chain to the end. Turn as directed by the complete pattern. Continue repeating the ribbing rows until the strip measures the specified length. Check the strip as you go so it does not gradually widen or narrow.
- Begin the body. Chain 2, then work half double crochet across the edge of the ribbing. When working into the side edges of rows, space the stitches as directed by the full pattern. Side-edge stitches can be easy to crowd or spread out, so count carefully rather than placing them by eye alone.
- Work the body in the selected size. Follow the complete pattern’s body instructions and specified row count for your size. This is also where you follow the cable pattern as written. Use the pattern’s stitch counts and turning instructions at the end of every row. If the pattern uses a special cable stitch or stitch sequence, follow that definition rather than substituting a standard cable method.
- Shape the armholes. At the armhole shaping point, skip the specified number of stitches and work across the remaining stitches according to your size instructions. Repeat or continue the shaping only as directed in the complete pattern. Mark the start of each armhole section if helpful, and check that both sides are shaped as instructed.
- Prepare the pieces for assembly. Pin the finished garment sections to the measurements shown in the original pattern. Match the corresponding edges and align the ribbing and body carefully. Measure both sides rather than assuming they match; small differences are easier to correct before sewing.
- Sew the seams. Use the yarn needle and the seaming method recommended by the complete pattern. Keep your stitches secure but not tight enough to draw the fabric in. A seam that is pulled too firmly can make the vest pucker or restrict its fit.
- Add the edging. Work single crochet around the neckline and armholes as directed. Follow any stitch-placement instructions in the complete pattern, especially around curves and corners. If stitches are placed too closely around a curve, the edge may ruffle; if they are too far apart, it can pull or cup.
- Finish and check the vest. Weave in the ends securely, then inspect the seams and edging. Try the vest on if possible, or compare it with the pattern measurements. Make any permitted adjustments before final care or storage.
Notes
The supplied instructions do not include the full size chart, body stitch pattern, cable-crossing directions, or exact shaping counts. Use the complete original pattern for these essential details.
