Button-front, sleeveless vest, worked in one piece from the bottom up. This vest incorporates many figure-flattering details, including a deep V-neck, empire waist accented with the “Circles” pattern, and curved front hems. Waist shaping decreases and increases, worked just before and after the waistband, flow into the Circles pattern, and since the vest is worked even to the waistband, the vest length can be easily changed. Set-in pockets are accented with the Circles pattern and finished with a ribbed edge; armholes and garment edges are also finished with ribbed bands. Worked in a cotton/wool blend as shown, this garment can be worn year-round.Difficulty Adventurous beginner to intermediate: skills include increasing and decreasing, picking up stitches for bands, and an unusual cable cross.Gauge 23 sts/ 32 rows to 4”/10 cm in stockinette st or in Circles pattern, using larger needle. Measure gauge on blocked swatch.Sizes & Garment MeasurementsBust 29 32 ½ 36 39 ½ 43