Photograph shows safari Pith Helmets found at RedHeart.

com: LW3923 Directions are for size Childs size Small (2). Changes for sizes Medium (4), Large (6), and X-Large (8) are in parentheses. LW3922 Finished Chest: 21 (24, 26, 29) (54.5 [61, 67.5, 75] cm) Finished Length: 12 (14, 15, 17) (30.5 [37, 39.5, 44.5] cm)

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Designed by Linda Cyr

What you will need:

RED HEART Super Saver: 1 (1, 1, 2) skeins 360 Cafe Latte A; and 1 skein 722 Pretty n Pink or 971 Camouage B. Susan Bates Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm [US I-9] and 6.0mm [US J-10] Four 1 (2.5 cm) metal D rings Yarn needle GAUGE: 6 V-sts and 10 rows = 4 (10 cm) in V-Stitch pattern with Size I/9 hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Special Abbreviations V-st: (Hdc, ch 1, hdc) in same st or space.

V-st Pattern Stitch (V-st Patt) Row 1: V-st in 4th ch from hook, *skip next 2 ch, V-st in next ch; repeat from * until 3 ch remain, skip next 2 ch, hdc in last ch, turn. Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc here and throughout), V-st in ch-1 space of each V-st across, ending with hdc in top of beginning ch-2, turn. Repeat Row 2 for pattern.

All Sizes Row 3 (3, 5, 5): Slip st to first ch-1 space, ch 2, V-st in next 4 (5, 6, 7) V-sts, hdc in next ch-1 space, turn4 (5, 6, 7) V-sts. Rows 46 (46, 6, 6): Work even in V-st Patt. Fasten off A. Change to larger hook. Row 7: With larger hook, join B in next ch-1 space, ch 1, *sc in ch-1 space, sc between next 2 dcs; repeat from 3 (4, 4, 5) times, turn8 (10, 10, 12) sc. Rows 810: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 11: Skip first st, slip st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each sc across, turn7 (9, 9, 11) sc. Rows 1214: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 15: Repeat Row 116 (8, 8, 10) sc. Rows 1618 (1620, 1620, 1618): Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Size X-Large Only Row 19: Repeat Row 119 sc. Rows 2022: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 23: Repeat Row 118 sc. Row 24: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. All Sizes Row 19 (21, 21, 25): Ch 1, sc in first 3 (4, 4, 4) sc, slip st in next 3 (4, 4, 4) sts, turn. Row 20 (22, 22, 26): Ch 1, sc in each st across6 (8, 8, 8) sc. Fasten off. Back Skip 1 (1, 3, 3) V-sts in last row of Body to the left of Right Front, join yarn in next ch-1 space, Row 1: Ch 2, V-st in next 13 (15, 15, 17) V-sts, hdc in next ch-1 space, turn13 (15, 15, 17) V-sts. Row 2: Work even in V-st Patt.
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NOTE Vest is made in one piece to armhole, then divided for fronts and back.

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RED HEART Super Saver, Art. E300 available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); multicolor, heather and print 5 oz (141 g), 244 yd (223 m), ecks 5 oz (141g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins

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Safari Vest
Kids will get into the spirit of the safari wearing items that allow them to pretend they are leading a friendly expedition. Weve shown this crocheted vest on a boy with a camouflage yoke and on a girl with a pink yoke.
For additional Safari Play Set projects see LW3916

Body With A and smaller hook, ch 97 (109, 121, 133). Work in V-st Patt until piece measures 6 (8, 9, 10) (15 [20.5, 23, 25.5] cm) from beginning. Right Front Row 1: Ch 2, V-st in next 6 (7, 7, 8) V-sts, hdc in next ch-1 space, turn6 (7, 7, 8) V-sts. Row 2: Work even in V-st Patt. Sizes L and XL Only Rows 34: Work even in V-st Patt.

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LW3922 Safari Vest

Sizes L and XL Only Rows 34: Work even in V-st Patt. All Sizes Row 3 (3, 5, 5): Slip st to first ch-1 space, ch 2, V-st in next 11 (13, 13, 15) V-sts, hdc in next ch-1 space, turn11 (13, 13, 15) V-sts. Rows 46 (46, 6, 6): Work even in V-st Patt. Fasten off A. Change to larger hook. Row 7: With larger hook, join B in next ch-1 space, ch 1, *sc in ch-1 space, sc between next 2 dcs; repeat from 11 (13, 13, 15) times, turn24 (28, 28, 32) sc. Rows 818 (20, 20, 24): Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 19 (21, 21, 25): Ch 1, skip first st, slip st in next 2 (3, 3, 3) sts, sc in next 18 (20, 20, 24) sts, slip st in next 3 (4, 4, 4) sts, turn. Row 20 (22, 22, 26): Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn24 (28, 28, 32) sc. Fasten off. Left Front Skip 1 (1, 3, 3) V-sts in last row of Body to the left of Back, join yarn in next ch-1 space. Row 1: Ch 2, V-st in each V-st across, hdc in top of beginning ch-2, turn6 (7, 7, 8) V-sts. Row 2: Work even in V-st Patt. Sizes L and XL Only Rows 34: Work even in V-st Patt. All Sizes Row 3 (3, 5, 5): Slip st to first ch-1 space, ch 2, V-st in next 4 (5, 6, 7) V-sts, hdc in next ch-1 space, turn4 (5, 6, 7) V-sts. Rows 46 (46, 6, 6): Work even in V-st Patt. Fasten off A. Change to larger hook. Row 7: With larger hook, join B in next ch-1 space, ch 1, *sc in ch-1 space, sc between

next 2 dcs; repeat from 3 (4, 4, 5) times, turn8 (10, 10, 12) sc. Rows 810: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last st, turn, leaving remaining st unworked7 (9, 9, 11) sc. Rows 1214: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 15: Rep Row 116 (8, 8, 10) sc. Rows 1618 (1620, 1620, 1618): Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Medium Pocket (Make 2) With A and smaller hook, ch 11. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn10 sc. Rows 29: Ch 1, sc in each across, turn. Finish same as Large Pocket Edging. Medium Pocket Flap (Make 2) With A and smaller hook, ch 13. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn12 sc. Rows 27: Ch 1, sc in each across, turn. Finish same as Large Pocket Edging. Small Pocket (Make 2 for size S Only) With A and smaller hook, ch 9. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn8 sc. Rows 27: Ch 1, sc in each across, turn. Finish same as Large Pocket Edging. Small Pocket Flap (Make 2 for size S Only) With A and smaller hook, ch 11. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn10 sc. Rows 25: Ch 1, sc in each across, turn. Finish same as Large Pocket Edging. D-Ring Tabs (Make 4) With A, make a slip knot and place on smaller hook. Row 1: Insert hook into D-ring and work a sc, work 4 more sc, turn. Rows 23: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Fasten off.

Round 1: Slip st evenly around entire edge of vest, working 1 st in base of each V-st and 1 st in ch-2 space between V-sts along bottom edge; 1 st in each row-end st along fronts and yokes; 1 st in each st across back neck. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, working 2 sc in each corner as needed to keep trim lying flat, join with a slip st in first sc. Round 3: Slip st in each st around. Fasten off.

Size X-Large Only Row 19: Repeat Row 119 sc. Rows 2022: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 23: Repeat Row 118 sc. Row 24: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
All Sizes Row 19 (21, 21, 25): Ch 1, skip first st, slip st in next 2 (3, 3, 3) sts, sc in next 3 (4, 4, 4) sts, turn. Row 20 (22, 22, 26): Ch 1, sc in each st across6 (8, 8, 8) sc. Fasten off.

Armhole Trim With larger hook, join A at base of one armhole and work as for Edge Trim. Repeat on other Armhole opening.
Position pockets on Fronts as pictured, (larger pockets below, smaller pockets above), sew in place. Fold top edge of pocket flaps under 1/2, sew in place as pictured. Sew one D-ring tab to center bottom of each top pocket. Sew one D-ring tab to bottom edge of vest centered under each bottom pocket.

Large Pocket (Make 0 [2, 2, 2]) With A and smaller hook, ch 15. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn14 sc. Rows 211: Ch 1, sc in each across, turn. Do not turn at end of last row. Work now progresses in rnds. Edging Round 1: Sc evenly around pocket, working 2 sc in each corner, join with a slip st in first sc. Round 2: Slip st in each sc around. Fasten off. Large Pocket Flap (Make 0 [2, 2, 2]) With A and smaller hook, ch 17. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn16 sc. Rows 29: Ch 1, sc in each across, turn. Finish same as Large Pocket Edging.

ABBREVIATIONS ch = chain; dc = double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; ( ) = work directions in parentheses as indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.
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FINISHING

Lightly block all pieces to shape. Sew shoulder seams.

Edge Trim With larger hook, join A in any st along bottom edge.

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LW3922 Safari Vest

LEFT FRONT

BACK

RIGHT FRONT

BODY

21 (24, 26, 29) 54.5 (61, 67.5, 75) cm

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6 (8, 9, 10) 15 (20.5, 23, 25.5) cm

6 (6, 6, 7) 15 (16.5, 16.5, 19) cm

4 (5, 5, 6) 9 (10, 10, 12) 11.5 (14, 14, 15) cm 24 (26.5, 26.5, 30.5) cm