Crochet Striped Vest
You’ll need:
300 (350) 350g of white Samea yarn (72% cotton, 20% viscose, 8% linen; 105m/50g);
100g of the same yarn, but in orange color;
100g of the same yarn, but in yellow color;
100g of the same yarn, but in blue color;
Crochet hook 3,5;
5 buttons.
Size: S (M) L.
Used Patterns
Main pattern: the quantity of sts is multiple 6 + 1. Work due to the scheme. Start with sts before pattern repeat, pattern repeat, finish with sts after pattern repeat. Make 1st-12th rows x once, then, repeat 5th-12th rows.
Note: change the colors in the 4th and 12th pattern repeats.
Stripes order, main pattern: * 2 white rows, 2 yellow rows, 2 white rows, 2 blue rows, *** 2 white rows, 2 orange rows***, **2 white rows, 2 blue rows ; repeat from * to *
Stitches control: 22 sts x 10,5 rows = 10 x 10 cm.
Instructions
For placket, make 37 (43) 49 chain sts + 3 chain sts increase with white yarn and work due to the stripes order, for size M, start stripes order from ** and for size L from ***. In 4 cm = 4 rows from the set-up row, make 102 chain sts for left side for side seam and work with the main pattern = 151 sts. At the same time, increase 9 x 1 st in every 2nd row (9 x 1 st in every 2nd and 3rd rows by turn) 9 x 1 st in every 2nd and 3rd rows by turn for shoulder chamfer = 160 sts. In 22 cm = 23 rows (26 cm = 27 rows) 29,5 cm = 31 rows from side seam, mark the center of back and continue work in symmetry, make decreases instead increases.
Left Front
Start in the same way, as back, but in 17 cm = 18 rows (21 cm = 22 rows) 24 cm = 25 rows from side seam, finish your work.
Right Front
Make in symmetry to the left front.
Assembly
Make side, placket and shoulder seams. Fasten neck-hole and edges of front with 1 row of single crochets with white yarn, make 5 button-holes for right front. Sew buttons.