Christmas Present CAL Project #5 Stitch Diagram – Contrasting Color

If you are a visual learner, I’m sure you’ve been using the stitch diagrams for Project #5 of the Christmas Present CAL sponsored by Premier Yarns.  I hope you’ll find this section helpful, and you’ll continue to make great progress!  I can’t wait to see the finished Southern Diamonds Long Vests.

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Supplies:

1. Chamonix  #2 Fine Weight Yarn, 80% Acrylic, 10% Mohair, 10% Polyamide, 380 yards/85g, Colorway: Plum and Faded Lilac
   • Sizes are XS(S,M,L,XL, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x)
     • Yarn skein needed:
       • Plum 2(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6)
       • Faded Lilac 1(1,1,1,1,1,1,1)
2. Cotton Fair #2 Fine Weight Yarn, 52% Cotton, 48% Acrylic, 317 yards/100g, Colorway: Bright Pink and White
   • Sizes are XS(S,M,L,XL, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x)
     • Yarn skeins needed:
       • Bright Pink 3(3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6)
       • White 1(1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1)
3. Hook Size:  G/4.00
4. Tapestry Needle for Weaving in the ends.

‘Fits Bust’ measurement is the measurement of the intended wearer, not the garment’s finished measurement.

Get your yarn Chamonix now for $6.99/skein and Cotton Fair for $4.99 plus take a 10% discount using the code KL008.  The code is valid until October 31, 2017.

Schedule:

October 2/Week 1 – Supply List and Schedule
October 11 /Week 2 – Back and Front Panel
October 19/Week 3 – Body
October 23/Stitch Diagram Shell Stitching Contrast Color (Current Week)
October 26/Week 4 – Edging

Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
rem – remaining
RS – Right Side
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sp(s) – space(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
WS – wrong side

Gauge: 6 V-sts and 9 rows = 4”

Sizes:

X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Pattern Notes:

• Ch 1 at beginning of a round does not count as a single crochet or the first st.
• Ch 3 at beginning of a round counts as a double crochet or you may use the alternative to the chain 3.
• When there is a Measurement Check, check the measurements of your piece carefully. If you need fewer or more rows to meet the measurement, subtract or add rows as necessary to meet the given measurements.

Special Stitches:
V stitch (V-st): (dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated st or sp
shell: (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated st or sp

Once the panels are sewn together you will begin working on the vest Body.

Body (You will now work the vest in “one piece”.  Please refer to the written instructions to complete the project.

 

Measurement Check! Vest should measure 27” from shoulder to last row, you may add or omit repeats as desired, but always end with a Row 10. The edging will add another 3” to the length.

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