Crochet Circle Vest

Oh so simple! Love this circle vest. I will attempt to write out directions, but know that it really depends upon the stitch, the yarn used, and how much you increase each time around. The more you increase, the more of a 'bustle' you will end up with in the back.  

Supplies:

• Size 6.5 mm crochet hook
• 4 skeins of Loops & Threads Charisma Yarn in Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) Color (3.5 oz. each)
• Yarn needle
• Small scissors

The Basic Pattern:

• Round 1: chain 8 and connect
• Rounds 2 through about 8 (depends upon yarn) so go to 13" diameter: crochet rows around, increasing to keep the circle as flat as possible for a basic vest. The more you increase the more 'bustle' it will  have at the end.  I did rows of one or more double crochet with one or more chains in between, single crochets, etc. I did it randomly for fun. You can do the same stitch all the time if you want. You will continue until the vest is approximately 13" in diameter.
• Round 9: the next round will be single crochet all the way around one time
• Round 10: You will add armholes now: Armholes should measure approximately 10-12 inches diameter. Single crochet 5 stitches and then chain 30, skip about 35 stitches (10-12 inches) and connect with single crochet. Continue single crochet for approximately 34 more stitches (should be about 12") and then chain 30, skip 35, and attach with single crochet. Continue single crocheting all the way around and connect.
• Rounds 10 - 16 or so (about 10" width): continue crocheting around increasing regularly to keep as flat as possible (remember too much increase makes a lot of "bustle" in the rear).  
• Rounds 16 - 20 or so: single crochet around until it is approximately 3 -4" wide.  
• Finishing: weave in all loose string ends. 
• You can add a chained string as a tie in the front or even a button, but I just like the way it hangs loose like in the pictures below :-)

I love this vest because it is so simple that I can work on it while watching television with my husband!

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