„Tunisian Crochet Vest in the Saloniki Stitch – Perfect for the Office“

A timeless vest, Tunisian crocheted in the Saloniki stitch.
It is made from two simple panels, joined at the shoulders and sides. The ribbing is worked in classic single crochet stitches, giving the design stability.
With its clean shape and simple cut, this vest is perfect for the office and easy to style over a blouse, shirt or turtleneck.

• Level: Intermediate
  This pattern is aimed at crocheters with intermediate Tunisian crochet skills who are comfortable with the common stitches. Knowledge of foundation chains, basic Tunisian stitches, and return passes is required.

Confident beginners with some experience in basic stitches and side increases are also welcome to try this project – a bit of practice is recommended, but the pattern remains accessible.

• Required stitch knowledge:
  Tunisian basic stitches, Special stitches : Tunisian full stitch and working off multiple stitches together in the return pass, single crochets

Note on the special stitches:
This pattern includes a step-by-step photo tutorial of the special stitches to help you get started easily.

What You Get!
You will receive a detailed and richly illustrated 22-page patter, that guides you step by step through the project.

Pattern contents:

• General information about the yarn used and care instructions
• Introduction to Tunisian crochet with essential basics
• Detailed information about the model
• Description of the stitch pattern used
• Complete written instructions with an accompanying crochet chart

This pattern does not use standard clothing sizes (S, M, L, XL or 38/40/42 …). Instead, the correct size is determined individually based on your gauge swatch and the measurement tables included in the pattern. This way, you can adjust the sweater vest precisely to your own body measurements.

For my sample (height approx. 1.50 m), I used a 6-threads yarn with a yardage of 750 m. The actual yardage required may vary depending on your size and desired length. Detailed information is provided in the measurement tables included in the pattern.

• 1 cake 50% cotton 50% acrylic, 750 meters, 300 g, 6 threads
• Tunisian crochet hook 5 mm
• Hook 4 – 5 mm
• Tape measure, stitch marker, scissors, wool needle