If you’ve loved the Southern Diamonds Line…..you will love our last project in the Christmas Present CAL sponsored by Premier. I am so proud to tell you that I’ve designed the Southern Diamonds Long Vest. Back in July when I polled the group, the number one project was a long vest…..Well here ya go!
If you aren’t a member of the ELK Studio Crocheter’s FB group…whatcha waiting on? We have all skill levels in there, so you can get your questions answered by a very supportive group of people! We actually call ourselves the ELKies!
Supplies:
- 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)
- Yarn skein needed:
- Sizes are XS(S,M,L,XL, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x)
- 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)
- Yarn skeins needed:
- Sizes are XS(S,M,L,XL, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x)
- Hook Size: G/4.00
- 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.
Be sure to enter for a chance to win your choice of the Cotton Fair or Chamonix yarn for your Southern Diamonds Long Vest project. U.S. Residents only. The giveaway ends October 9, 2017 at 11:59 pm EST.
Schedule:
October 2/Week 1 – Supply List and Schedule (Current Week)
October 12 /Week 2 – Back and Front Panel
October 19/Week 3 – Body
October 26/Week 4 – Edging
Gauge: 6V-sts and 9 rows = 4″ V-st is (dc,ch1,dc)
I would suggest working on a gauge swatch to ensure your garment will come out the right size.
I want to give a big thanks to Jennifer from A Crocheted Simplicity for consulting with me on this project to make it best it can be for the ELKies! She’s absolutely fantastic and has an amazing amount of talent!
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.
Kathy, I did not find the post or update showing the winner of the give a way for the current CAL. Can you please update me? Thanks and cant wait tocget started!
Hi Kristi,
I have written to Premier. They have notified the winner via email and once they hear back from her acknowledging the email, I’ll notify the group. Thanks
Just ordered the Chamonix from Premier Yarn. Loved your video yesterday and it got me motivated to make a slightly shorter version (tunic length). Thank you so much for the motivation and your awesome designs.
On this long vest pattern, I’m interested in hip measurements, as I’m pear shaped, and have trouble getting patterns bigger in hip area. Do you know the hip measurements with sizes to this pattern?. It’s a cute pattern, hope it looks good on big hip women. Its hard to find anything that fits good, so try to find patterns without much design to them, so they don’t make me look bigger in that area. Thanks for all your cute patterns.
Hi Sharon,
The bust pattern will represent the hip measurement also. There are maybe a couple of ways we could get creative so that I could help you increase the pattern size after the bust area.
Thanks,
Kathy
Is it intended to meet in the center front? Or would I size up to be able to put a closure on the contrast band. Need to decide how much yarn to order. Thanks
Hi Lynne,
The pattern isn’t intended to meet and close in the front. You would probably want to go up in a size.
Thanks,
Kathy
Will this pattern be available after the CAL? I already have three orders for Christmas gifts, I teach lessons, I have a regular job, and I am caring for my elderly parents. I can not, at this time, join the CAL; but this is a garment I would love to make (when my time frees up a bit). Thank you for share with us.
Hi Sheri,
Yes, the pattern will still be available after the CAL is over. No rush.
Kathy