Limited Edition Crochet Nostalgia Vest Kit

This oversized vest is inspired by a familiar silhouette of the 1980s - the power shoulder. With a simple stitch pattern, this pattern is accessible to crocheters of all skill levels. When completed, the vest can be styled in a plethora of ways: over a blouse or slip dress or layered under your favorite winter coat. Make the 1980’s inspired Nostalgia Vest your newest staple wardrobe piece!

Yarn used:

Audine Wools Twinkle DK
80% Merino Wool, 10% Cashmere, 10% Stellina
250 yds (228 m) / 100g skein

628 (807, 1000, 1182) (1364, 1566, 1750, 1935) yds (574 (738, 914, 1081) (1247, 1432, 1600, 1769) m) used / 3 (4, 4, 5) (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins needed

Colorway pictured: Knit Yorker

Hooks used (not included): US 7 (4.5mm) crochet hook, US G/6 (4.0mm)

Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors

Skill Level: Beginner

Gauge: 16 stitches x 12 rows = 4" (10 cm) in ledge stitch pattern, wet-blocked

Sizes: S (M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

To fit bust circumference: 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46) (48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62)” / 81-86 (91-97, 102-107, 112-117) (122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-157) cm

Finished Bust Circumference: 36 (40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64)” / 91 (102, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152, 163) cm

Each kit will follow the pattern's yardage needs per size grouping and includes the following:

• Enough yarn to make yourself a Nostalgia Vest by Shay Johnson​ of Knit and CroShay!
• Yarn Squad Drawstring project bag
• Printed Pattern Pamphlet and digital download

S - 3 skeins of your favorite colorway!

M - 4 skeins of your favorite colorway!

L - 4 skeins of your favorite colorway!

XL - 5 skeins of your favorite colorway!

2X - 6 skeins of your favorite colorway!

3X - 7 skeins of your favorite colorway!

4X - 7 skeins of your favorite colorway!

5X - 8 skeins of your favorite colorway!