Work in pattern for 6 (6½-7) inches. Decrease one st at neck edge every other row 16 (18-20) times, and at the same time, when piece measures same as back to armhole, work armhole the same as back. On remaining 12 (14-16) sts, work straight until armhole measures same as back. Slip st across first 6 (7-8) sts, ch 1, work pattern across next 6 (7-8) sts. Fasten off. Mark this piece for buttons (four).
LEFT FRONT: Work same as right front, reversing all shaping, and making buttonholes to correspond with markings on right front.
TO MAKE BUTTONHOLES: Work to the dc before the first buttonhole. * Work this dc, ch 1, skip next sc, work dc in next st. Continue to work pattern to next buttonhole marking and repeat from *. Finish pattern across row. On next row, work in pattern, using the ch 1 to replace the st skipped. Sew shoulders and sides. Sc around armholes and outside edge of vest. Sew buttons in place.
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Design by BARBARA O’BRIEN
A HAIRPIN HIGHLIGHT
Materials required: SUSAN BATES® or MARCIA LYNN® Crochet Hook G or 6 1½ inch Hairpin Lace loom Knitting Worsted 2 4-oz. skeins each any two contrasting colors Hairpin Lace Tunic Sweater
GAUGE: 5 s c = 1 inch at center of strip