This vibrant and stylish vest will be the perfect addition to your wardrobe. The combination of red and green colors will make a bold statement, while the cozy yarn will keep you warm and comfortable.
', 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'sizes_available': 'S (M, L, XL)', 'materials': {'yarn': {'brand': 'YarnLove', 'line': 'ColorPop', 'weight': 'Medium Worsted', 'fiber_content': '50% Acrylic, 50% Wool', 'colorways': ['Ruby Red', 'Emerald Green'], 'yardage': {'imperial': '600 - 800 yards', 'metric': '549 - 732 meters'}}, 'needles': {'us': '6 / 4.0mm', 'uk': '8', 'old_uk': '6', 'metric': '4.0 mm'}, 'other_materials': ['Stitch markers', 'Tapestry needle', 'Scissors', 'Buttons (optional)']}, 'gauge': {'measurement': '4" square', 'stitches': 20, 'rows': 28}, 'pattern': {'instructions': ['Front Panel:', 'Using red yarn, cast on 60 (68, 76, 84) stitches.', 'Work in stockinette stitch for 10 inches.', 'Change to green yarn and continue in stockinette stitch for 6 inches.', 'Shape neck: Work across 20 (23, 26, 29) stitches, turn, leaving the remaining stitches on hold.', 'Work each side of the neck separately, decreasing 1 stitch at neck edge every other row 3 times.', 'Work even until front panel measures the same as the back panel.', 'Bind off.', 'Back Panel:', 'Work the same as the front panel without shaping the neck.', 'Join front and back panels at the shoulders using the mattress stitch.', 'Pick up stitches around armholes and work ribbing for 2 inches.', 'Bind off in ribbing pattern.', 'Weave in all ends and block to measurements.', 'Optional: Sew on buttons for decoration.']}}