Janis Vest by Kimberly K. McAlindin

Janis Vest

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Crochet
July 2011
Aran (8 wpi) ?
see notes below
3.75 mm (F)
5.5 mm (I)
342 - 684 yards (313 - 625 m)
S (M, L, 1X, 2X), see notes
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

Kimberly K. McAlindin’s crocheted Janis Vest serves up instant style with just a touch of glam. Stitched in soft and sparkly Simply Soft® Party, the Janis Vest will make any ordinary outfit extraordinary. Stitched all in one piece, the Janis Vest pattern includes sizing up to 2X, making it a terrific project for any body.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
To Fit Bust 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)“/86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127)cm
Length 17 1/2 (18, 18 1/2, 20 1/2,21)”/44.5 (45.5, 47, 52, 53.5)cm
Note: Fabric is very stretchy widthwise. Finished bust (not at all stretched) will measure about 27 (31, 35, 39, 43)“/68.5 (78.5, 89, 99, 109) cm, but will stretch to fit as listed above.

GAUGE
In pattern, 6 pattern repeats = 6”/15cm and 5 rows = 2 3/4”/7cm, using smaller hook. Notes: One pattern repeat consists of one ch-5 sp and one sc. The gauge given is as “crocheted”. As work progresses and when garment is blocked (if desired) and worn, the gauge becomes closer to 4 pattern repeats = 5”/12.5cm.