Sporty Zip Vest


Super-soft yarn makes this basic vest an irresistible piece. With a zipper and pockets, it's sure to become a new fall favorite.
By Ellen Gormley
YARN
RED HEART Buttercup, 1.76oz/50g balls, each approx 72yd/66m (polyester/polyamide)
• 3 (4, 4) balls #4276 Light Blue Multi
CROCHET HOOK
• Size N/15 (10mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge
NOTIONS
• 2 stitch markers (for collar shaping)
• Separating zipper—12 (14, 16)"/30(35, 40)cm long
• Straight pins
• Sewing needle
Note about patterns
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Made this for my daughter -
Submitted by Lou Todd on Mon, 2010-09-20 10:08.Made this for my daughter - the first item of clothing I have ever made! Although I didn't get a long enough zip - will add a couple of buttons - but I'm very pleased with how it turned out. And she tells everyone whereever we go that her mummy made it!!