Width across back at underarm: 16½ (18) inches Width across each front at underarm: 9 (10½) inches
BACK: Ch 68 (74), sc in 2nd st from hook, * skip next 2 sts of ch, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc (shell) in next st, skip next 2 sts of ch, sl st in next st, repeat from * across ch ending last repeat with sc, turn. 2nd ROW: Ch 5, sl st in center st of next shell, repeat from beg across row ending with ch 2, dc in last sc, ch 1, turn. 3rd ROW: Sc in dc, * shell in next sl st, sl st in center st of next loop, repeat from * across row ending last repeat with sc in 3rd st of end ch, turn. Repeat last 2 rows until back measures 18 (19) inches from beg or length desired to underarm ending with 2nd pattern row. NEXT ROW: SHAPE ARMHOLES: sl st to 2nd st of next ch 5 loop, sc in next st, work in pattern across row to 2nd ch 5 loop from end ending with sc, ch 5, turn. Work even in pattern until armholes measure 9½ (10) inches from beg ending with 2nd pattern row. NEXT ROW: SHAPE SHOULDERS: Sc in dc, * shell in next sl st, sl st in center st of next loop, repeat from * once, cut yarn. Skip next 4 (5) ch 5 loops, attach yarn in center st of next loop, sc in same space, work shoulder to correspond to opposite shoulder.
LEFT FRONT: Ch 38 (44), work same as back to underarm ending with same row.
NEXT ROW: SHAPE ARMHOLE AND FRONT EDGE: Sl st to 2nd st of next ch 5 loop, sc in next st, work in pattern to within 1 loop from end, dc in next sl st, dc in 3rd st of end ch, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in center of next shell, repeat from beg 3 (4) times, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Work even in pattern working sc in last ch 5 loop. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in next shell, repeat from beg 3 (4) times, ch 2, dc in last sc, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Sc in dc, * shell in next sl st, sl st in next loop, repeat from * 2 (3) times, dc in next sl st, sc in next loop, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in next shell, repeat from beg 2 (3) times, ch 2, dc in sc, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Sc in dc, * shell in next sl st, sl st in next loop, repeat from * 2 (3) times, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in next shell, repeat from beg 2 (3) times, ch 2, dc in sc, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Sc in dc, * shell in next sl st, sl st in next loop, repeat from * 1 (2) times, dc in next sl st, sc in end ch, turn. FOR MEDIUM TO LARGE SIZE ONLY: Repeat last 4 rows once. For both sizes, continue in pattern until armhole has same number of rows as back armhole, cut yarn.
RIGHT FRONT: Work same as back to underarm ending with same row, ch 3, turn. NEXT ROW: Dc in next sl st, sl st in center st of next ch 5 loop, * shell in next sl st, sl st in center of next ch 5 loop, repeat from * 3 (4) times, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in center st of next shell, repeat from beg 3 (4) times, ch 5, sc in 3rd st of end ch, ch 3, turn. NEXT ROW: sl st in center st of next loop, shell in next sl st, repeat from beg 3 (4) times, sc in 3rd st of end ch, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in center of next shell, repeat from beg 3 (4) times, dc in 3rd st of end ch, ch 3, turn. NEXT ROW: sl st in center of next ch 5 loop, shell in next sl st, repeat from beg 2 (3) times, sc in 3rd st of end ch, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in center of next shell, repeat from beg 2 (3) times, ch 2, dc in 3rd st of end ch, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Shell in next sl st, sl st in center of next ch 5 loop, repeat from beg across row ending last repeat with sc in 3rd st of end ch, turn. NEXT ROW: Ch 5, sl st in center of next shell, repeat from beg 2 (3) times, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Sl st in center of next ch 5 loop, shell in next sl st, repeat from beg 1 (2) times, sc in 3rd st of end ch. FOR MEDIUM TO LARGE SIZE ONLY: Repeat last 4 rows once. For both sizes, continue in pattern until armhole has same number of rows as left front, cut yarn.
FINISHING: Block each section slightly. Sew side and shoulder seams. EDGE: Attach yarn in lower corner of right front, sl st, ch 2, sl st in same space, working up front, * sc on side of next sc, sl st, ch 2, sl st in next loop, repeat from * up front, around back of neck and down opposite side, then sl st in each st across starting ch, join, cut yarn. Work edge around each armhole in same manner.
TIES: (Make 2): Work a ch 1½ yards long, sl st in 2nd st from hook and in each remaining st of ch, cut yarn leaving a length for sewing. Thread length into blunt needle, sew to front of vest as illustrated.
WEBBING TOTE BAG
Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN 1—70 Yd. Skein each Lilac, Jade, Peacock and Lt. Yellow and “AUNT LYDIA’S” CARPET AND BUTTON THREAD 1—70 Yd. Spool Army Drab Tapestry Needle 1 Roll furniture webbing ½ Yd. Lining