​Crochet Blue Vest

You’ll need:

12 (13) 15 skeins of blue Phil Coton 4 yarn (100% cotton; 85m/50g);

Crochet hook 5;

Stitch markers.

Size: S (M) L-2XL.

Used Patterns

Main pattern: due to the scheme. Start with 3 sts before pattern repeat, pattern repeat (4^th-9^th rows due to the scheme), finish with sts after pattern repeat.

Repeat 1^st-4^th rows.

Bead: * 1 yarn over, insert crochet hook in st, catching the yarn, draw st, skip 1 yarn over through 2 sts*; repeat from * to * x 3 times, skip 1 yarn over through the last 4 sts on the crochet hook.

Stitches control: 30 sts x 20 rows = 17 x 17 cm.

Note: this vest is made of 3 parts.

Instructions

Back

Make 109 (121) 133 sts and work due to the scheme. In 33 cm = 38 rows from the set-up row, finish your work.

Front and Upper Part of Back

Make 55 (61) 67 sts and work due to the scheme. In 33 cm = 38 rows from the set-up row, place markers for seam from both sides. At 84 cm = 96 rows (87,5 cm = 100 rows) 91 cm = 104 rows height from the set-up row, finish your work. Make the second half in the same way.

Assembly

Make side seams, fold in the upper part of the 2^nd and 3^rd parts, then, sew them to the 1^st part. Make a cord of 80 cm long and draw it through the pattern on back.