Description
Combine back-bar half double crochet and double crochet stitches worked two rows below to create the vine-like patterning on this unique hooded vest. Add a zipper and tassels to make this one-of-a-kind piece even more special.
Designer: Alla Koval
Difficulty: Intermediate
Finished Size: 36½ (41½ , 43½ , 48½ , 53½ )” bust circumference with about 1½ ” overlap at side seams. Sample shown measures 36½ “, modeled with 4½ ” ease.
Yarn Weight: 4
Specific Yarn Used: Cascade Yarns Venezia Worsted (70% merino wool, 30% silk; 219 yd [199 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; #123 dark bronze, 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) hanks.
Hook: Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Yarn needle; sewing needle and coordinating thread; 4″ piece of cardboard, 1; 22 (22, 22, 24, 24)” metallic separating zipper, 1.
Gauge: 16 hdc and 13 rows = 4″ in hdc in back bar; 12-st herringbone panel = 2½ ” wide.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet, Spring 2018
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