Cowan Designed by Rachel Brockman Cowan is a light, open-front vest perfect for sprucing up your summer wardrobe. A beautiful openwork pattern is splashed across the lower hem, reminiscent of wildflowers growing in a meadow. Wear this garment with the fronts hanging free, or pin one or both sides up with your favorite shawl pin. This vest is crocheted in one piece from the bottom up. Work is separated at the armholes, and then rejoined for the upper portion of the vest. SIZES Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X) Shown in Small size. Note: Choose a size based on your back width. Measure across your back from center of underarm to center of underarm. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Back Width: 12½ (14½, 16½, 18½, 20½, 22½, 24½, 28½)" Length: 31½ (31½, 32, 32, 32½, 32½, 33, 33)" MATERIALS Fibra Natura Flax (100% linen; 50g/137 yds) 101 Buttercream – 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) hanks Hook: US Size E-4 (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge Notions: Tapestry needle GAUGE 23⅛ sts x 14 rows = 5" in Double Crochet Bricks patt Save time, check your gauge. Cowan is available as part of e-book Lakeside Retreat, and as an individual pattern through Ravelry.