Vests are back!
You might love 'em, you might hate 'em....but you can't get away from them!
Sweater vests are making a comeback and I'm loving it!
I wanted to design this sweater vest as simple as possible.
It's very easy and perfect for beginners.
The very first date I went on with my husband....we actually dressed the same.....and WORE VESTS! 😂
Before we get into the pattern, I need to talk about this crazy soft chunky yarn.
Biggo is the yarn you've always wanted!
(**update: Biggo is sadly discontinued, a great alternative is Swish Bulky)
It's a super soft blend of Superwash Merino and nylon in a bulky weight.
Making an entire blanket or an oversized sweater
in this would be so cozy to curl up in.
Want some? Click HERE to fill you cart!
(**update: Biggo is sadly discontinued, a great alternative is Swish Bulky)
Notes before you begin:
- Chain 2 at the beginning of each row does NOT count as the first DC in that row.
- The front and back panel are identical and worked up first, then seamed at the shoulders and sides.
- The ribbing around the arm and neck are worked up separately and attached to the vest
- I made a size small (shown in all pictures).
- Keep in mind this yarn will stretch with multiple wears, I would suggest sizing down. (you can contact me and let me know how many inches wide you'd like your panel and I can calculate for you, sizes below are suggestions, you know best how you would like it to fit.)
- Please email anytime with questions: oth crochet nook [at] gmail [dot] com
OTH Crochet Nook Pattern: Best Dressed Vest
Yarn: Biggo in Rabbit Heather < Use: 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7) skeins >
**update: Biggo is sadly discontinued, a great alternative is Swish Bulky
Hook: 8.00mm (M) Furls Ergonomic Wooden Crochet Hook
Notions: Scissors, Stitch Markers, Measuring Tape, Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations:
Sts: Stitches
SC: Single Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
BLO: Back Loop Only
Ch: Chain
Sl St: Slip Stitch
WS: Wrong Side
RS: Right Side
Gauge: 8 sts wide x 5 rows tall in double crochets = 4"
*The sizing guide follows size XS(S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL).
Measurements inches:
To fit Bust: 30 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)"
Panel Width: 16(17,18, 20, 22, 24, 26)"
Length: 17(18, 20, 22, 23, 23, 24)" (includes ribbing)
Panel (make 2 alike):
Ribbing
Ch 7.
*Note: you can make the ribbing thicker by increasing your initial chain #
Row 1: SC in 2nd from hook. SC in the next 5 sts. Turn. (6)
Row 2: Ch 1. SC BLO in every stitch. Turn. (6)
Repeat Row 2 until Row 30(32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)
*Note: you can continue ribbing and hold it up against where it will sit on your body - most likely on your waist - and complete as many rows you need)
**Now continue pattern on top of of the ribbing**
Row 1: DC in every stitch on top of the ribbing (this will be equal to how many rows you completed in your ribbing, for example: 32 rows in your ribbing, will be 32 DC across). Turn. <30(32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)>
Row 2: Ch 2. DC in every stitch until end of the row. Turn.
Repeat Row 2 until Row 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 12, 13).
Sl st.
Fasten off.
Shaping armhole on panel:
Join yarn at 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5)th stitch.
Row 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 13, 14): DC across, leaving the last 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) stitches unworked. Turn.
Repeat Row 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 13, 14) until Row 16 (17, 20, 22, 24, 24, 25)
*You can add/remove rows to make your vest longer/shorter.
Do not fasten off! We will now begin the shoulder shaping.
Row 17 (18, 21, 23, 25, 25, 26): Ch 2. DC in the next 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11). Turn.
Repeat Row 17 (18, 21, 23, 25, 25, 26) once more.
Sl st.
Fasten off.
Now attach yarn to other side of panel (shape other shoulder): Ch 2. DC in the next 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11).
Repeat once more.
Sl st.
Fasten off.
Seaming:
Lay both panels on top of each other.
Seam shoulders using a whip stitch.
Seam sides up to Row 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 12, 13) + bottom ribbing using a whip stitch.
Once this seaming is complete, this is the wrong side of the vest.
Ribbing for arm (make 2 alike):
Ch 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5).
Row 1: SC in 2nd from hook. SC in all sts until end of the row. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1. SC BLO in every stitch. Turn.
Repeat Row 2 until Row 32(34, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)
Now attach the ribbing to each arm using a whip stitch on the WS of the vest.
Ribbing for collar:
Ch 3.
Row 1: SC in 2nd from hook. SC in the next 1 st. Turn. (2)
Row 2: Ch 1. SC BLO in every stitch. Turn. (2)
Repeat Row 2 until Row 36(40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)
*Note: you can make the ribbing thicker by increasing your initial chain #, this will create a higher collar or even better - a turtle neck!
Now attach the ribbing to the collar using a whip stitch on the WS of the panel.
Weave in all ends, turn inside out!
All done!
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