Joplin Vest
Feeling good is easy when you slip into this lacy and flirty vest, punctuated by a stunning back medallion.
By Mari Lynn Patrick

YARN
SMC Northern Wool, 3.5oz/100g balls, each approx 220yd/200m (wool)

• 4 (6, 7) balls #9404 Camel

CROCHET HOOK

• Size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge

NOTIONS

• 1 button, 1 1/8"/28mm diameter
• Yarn needle

Finished Measurements
Back Width, Shoulder to Shoulder 14 (16, 18)"/35.5 (40.5, 45.5)cm
Diameter 36 (43, 50)"/91.5 (109, 127)cm
To Fit Bust 32–38 (39–45, 46–52)"/81.5–96.5 (99–114.5, 117–132)cm
Note Vest fits a wide range of sizes, depending on the amount of overlap desired at front. Vest can be worn open with no overlap.

NOTE ABOUT PATTERNS
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