Marlene Vest

Issue: Issue 52, 2014


Marlene Vest by Vicki Brown

A 1920s inspired vest, using tapestry crochet colourwork, is perfect worn over shirts with high-waisted trousers.

MATERIALS
● Artesano DK Alpaca, 100% alpaca, 50g/100m/109yds
Yarn A: Biscuit SFN21 x 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) balls
Yarn B: Uruguay 3138 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Argentina 1291 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Chile 1532 x 1 ball
● 3.5mm hook
● Yarn needle

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK weight alpaca yarn to achieve a similar effect.

TENSION
Work 18dc and 22 rows to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in using 3.5mm hook, or size required to obtain tension.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Vicki is a self employed crafter who has been crocheting for over 10 years. You can read more about her at www.vickibrowndesigns.com.


This pattern is tagged with:

Age: Adult

Clothing: Vest

Designer: Vicki Brown

Gender: Female

Price: Magazine Only


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