Simple crochet vest

Hello, ladies!

As many of you ask to share the pattern of my vest, here it is:

You’ll need:

2 (3) skeins of Caron Simply Soft in Grey Heather (color A);

1 skein of Premier Everyday Yarn in Spa’

Crochet hook 6 mm;

Tapestry needle;

Measuring tape or ruler.

Size: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL.

Special Stitch

Puff Stitch: (Yarn over and draw up a loop) 3 times, draw yarn through all 7 loops, ch 1 to close stitch.

Stitches control: 12 sts x 7 rows = 4″ x 4”.

Instructions

Front

R1 (RS): Using color A, ch (47, 53, 59, 65, 71, 77, 83). Dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as dc) and in each of next (11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29) sts, do not fasten off and drop yarn behind work. With color B, dc in each of next 21 sts, do not fasten off and drop yarn behind work. With 2nd skein of color A, dc in each of last (12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30) sts. Turn. (45, 51, 57, 63, 69, 75, 81) sts.

R2 (WS): Ch 2 (does not count as dc), dc in each of the 1st (12, 15, 18, 21 24, 27, 30) sts and drop yarn in front of work. Pick up color B, dc in each of next 3 sts, skip 3 sts, [pf, ch1, pf], skip 3 sts, [pf, ch1, pf], skip 3 sts, [pf, ch1, pf], skip 3 sts, dc in each of next 3 sts and drop yarn in front of work. Pick up color A, dc in each of last (12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30) sts, turn.

R3 (RS): Ch 2 (does not count as dc), dc in each of the 1st (12, 15, 18, 21 24, 27, 30) sts and drop yarn behind work. Pick up color B, dc in each of next 3 sts, skip 3 sts, [pf, ch1, pf], skip 3 sts, [pf, ch1, pf], skip 3 sts, [pf, ch1, pf], skip 3 sts, dc in each of next 3 sts and drop yarn behind work. Pick up color A, dc in each of last (12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30) sts, turn.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until rectangle is desired length, ending on a row 2 (WS).

Final row (RS): Ch 2 (does not count as dc), dc in each of the 1st (12, 15, 18, 21 24, 27, 30) sts and drop yarn behind work. Pick up color B, dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next space, 2 hdc in the space between the two puffs, 2 hdc in the next space, 3 hdc in the space between the two puffs, 2 hdc in the next space, 2 hdc in the space between the two puffs, 2 hdc in the next space, dc in each of the next 3 sts and drop yarn behind work. Pick up color A, dc in each of last (12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30) sts, turn.

Back

R1: Using color A, ch (47, 53, 59, 65, 71, 77, 83). Dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as dc) and in each st across, turn. (45, 51, 57, 63, 69, 75, 81) sts.

R2: Ch 2 (does not count as dc), dc in each st across, turn.

Repeat row 2 until this panel is the same length as the front panel.

Assembly

Lay the two panels on top of one another, right sides facing out. If you prefer to sew your panels together with right side facing in, that is fine also. Just use your preferred seaming method. (I have no idea why my second panel appears slightly larger in the photo below. It is not. Measure (6.5″, 7″, 7.5″, 8″, 8.5″, 9″, 9.5″) down from the top. Thread needle with a length of color A and sew each side together as marked in the photo below. Fasten off.

For the shoulders, measure 2-4″ from each side. Thread needle with a length of color A and sew each shoulder together. Fasten off.

Armholes: Attach color A to the bottom of each armhole and work 1 row of hdc around, sl st to beginning hdc. Fasten off.

Waistband: Attach color A to the bottom band of the sweater and work 1 row of hdc around, sl st to beginning hdc. Fasten off.

Turtleneck

R1: Attach color B to the back middle of the neck opening. Ch 2, dc in same st, dc each st around, sl st to beginning dc.

R2: Ch 2, turn work, dc in same st, dc in each st around, sl st to beginning dc.

R3-10: Repeat row 2. Fasten off and weave in all ends.