The Sleeveless Crochet Vest is a beginner-friendly pattern that works up very fast. Crochet a sleeveless vest for yourself or make one as a gift for family and friends. All you need to know is how to make chains and double crochet stitches. Stay warm and comfortable with your own Sleeveless Crochet Vest!
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Sleeveless Crochet Vest
About the design
After the big success of my Perfect Gift Poncho and Poncho Dress I decided to continue working on different types of garments made with Scarfie. All patterns use the same yarn, same stitch and same simplicity for beginners. And the best thing: they all work up extremely fast!
This Sleeveless Crochet Vest is worked in one piece from side to side without breaking yarn, then sewn together on both sides. The collar ribbing (optional) is worked last.
About the fit
This pattern is available in sizes S/M, L/XL, XXL/XXXL, XXXXL/XXXXXL. Optionally you can wear a belt to give your sleeveless vest a little more structure and upgrade your look. For reference, model is 1.68m/5’6″ tall with a 36” bust and wearing the cardigan in size S/M.
About the yarn
For this pattern you’ll need 2 skeins of Lion Brand Scarfie. Scarfie is a soft wool blend yarn with unique self-striping ombré effect. It beautifully shades from one color to the next and works up fast. It’s perfect for making warm garments, accessoires and afghans.
> Click here to get the kit! *kit includes all the yarn you need and a PDF version of this pattern from Lion Brand*
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Crochet a sleeveless vest
Materials
– Lionbrand Scarfie (Weight 5/bulky | 312 yds/5.3oz | 285m/150g)
each size only needs 2 balls (180, 210, 230, 260 grams)
Click here to grab the kit which includes all the yarn you need + a PDF version of this pattern!
– Crochet hook 10 mm (US N/P 15)
Sizes
S/M: fits bust 34 – 38″, length 75cm / 29.5″
L/XL: fits bust 40 – 46″, length 79cm / 31″
2XL / 3XL: fits bust 48 – 54″, length 79cm / 31″
4XL / 5XL: fits bust 56 – 62″, length 83cm / 32.5″
For reference, model is 1.68m/5’6″ tall with a 36” bust and wearing the cardigan in size S/M.
Gauge
2.8 ch-sp x 5 rows equal 10 cm / 4”
Stitches & abbreviations (US terms)
– st: stitch
– sl st: slip stitch
– ch: chain
– dc: double crochet
* *: repeat what is between the asterisks as many times as directed
( ) at end of a row: amount of stitches you should have at the end of that row
Notes
– This pattern is written in US terminology
– Pattern is worked in one piece from side to side without breaking yarn, then sewn together on both sides. Collar ribbing is worked last.
– Turn your work at the end of each row
– 3 turning chains do not count as a stitch
– Pattern contains instructions for sizes S/M, L/XL, 2XL/3XL, 4XL/5XL. Directions for sizes are in parentheses such as “chain 127 (133, 133, 139)” whereas ch 127 stands for size S/M, 133 for size L/XL, 133 size 2XL/3XL and 139 size 4XL/5XL. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow the pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
Video
In this video you can see how to make the vest.
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Pattern
** Note: You can purchase the ad-free PDF version of this pattern on Etsy and Ravelry. The PDF is designed for printing and this way you can support me! **
Chain 127 (133, 133, 139), turn
Row 1:
(1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in 4th chain from hook, *skip 2 ch, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in next ch* repeat across, turn (42, 44, 44, 46 ch-spaces)
Row 2 till 8 (9, 10, 11):
ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in each ch-sp across, turn (42, 44, 44, 46 ch-spaces)
Row 9 and 10 (10 & 11, 11 & 12, 12 & 13)
ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in next 21 (22, 22, 23) ch-sp, turn (21, 22, 22, 23 ch-spaces)
Row 11 (12, 13, 14):
ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in each ch-sp across, ch 66 (69, 69, 72), turn (21, 22, 22, 23 ch-spaces & 66, 69, 69, 72 chains)
Row 12 (13, 14, 15):
(1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in 4th ch from hook, *skip 2 ch,
(1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in next ch* repeat across,
skip last 2 ch, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in each ch-sp across, turn (42, 44, 44, 46 ch-spaces)
Row 13 till 19 (14 till 21, 15 till 23, 16 till 25):
ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in each ch-sp across (42, 44, 44, 46 ch-spaces)
If you want to add a collar ribbing, don’t break yarn yet.
Assembly
Match the side seams and sew both sides together with needle and thread. You can also use single crochet stitches: work 2 sc in each ch-2 sp, 1 sc in between the spaces. Begin at the bottom, working your way up, leaving 7″ (8, 9, 10) / 18 cm (20, 23, 25) open for the arm hole. Weave all ends.
Collar Ribbing (optional)
If you prefer the front panel to be wider, you can add a simple collar as following:
With right side facing you (piece upside down), join yarn at side seam of front panel. If you didn’t break yarn after the last row, you can continue working with the same yarn.
Row 1:
ch 3, 2 dc in each ch-sp across, turn
Row 2 & 3:
ch 3, 1 dc in each st across, turn
Fasten off, weave ends.
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20 Comments
Nyuki Shotts
15 April 2021 at 3:15 amI absolutely love this vest! Thanks for a great pattern. I was wondering…….do you think it would work with cotton?
Nyuki Shotts
15 April 2021 at 5:20 pmAlso, I wanted extra rows on the front, but the neck was becoming too high, so I worked from dc to hdc to single for the back of the neck, that turned out nicely!
Mary
19 March 2021 at 1:41 amHi Wilma, I hope you are well. This cardigan looks very nice! I would like to shorten it (I’m only 4’11”). Do you have any pointers on how to shorten it?
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Mary McCane, Clayton, Georgia, USA
Kornelia Brown
18 February 2021 at 5:47 amJust got done last night with my vest, I love it.
Kat
21 December 2020 at 7:24 amI noticed some thin and thicker spots in my scarf or yarn also nothing to worry about.
Jean
14 December 2020 at 12:01 amThank you for the pattern. I made one for my sister. It is an easy pattern and looks great. Liked it so much I just finished one for myself. Your directions are very easy to follow.
Cindy
13 December 2020 at 7:42 amThis pattern isn’t right it’s way to short I’m doing a 2x/3x and it’s just long enough for my grand baby and it’s way to small where is the right size pattern
Michelle Fontaine
11 December 2020 at 4:18 pmHi! This is the best vest I’ve seen and would love to make it, but my yarn is Super Bulky 6, not 5 as suggested. How can I adjust the pattern to fit a small asian woman?
Carolyn Henderson
25 May 2020 at 11:45 amThank you for the pattern for the long sleeveless vest. I spent last evening looking for that, it’s just what I was wanting thank you againl
Wendy
24 May 2020 at 6:15 amLove your work Wilma. I am in Perth, Western Australia, but my parents were both born in Holland. I’m making your poncho-cardigan for my 7yo grand daughter. She loved the pattern so I’m adjusting it to suit her size. My friends said she had good taste and I agree .
Thank you so much. Wendy
Linda Lee Sims
23 May 2020 at 5:32 amBeautiful hand work!
Mandy
9 December 2019 at 8:00 pmThis same pattern was done by Lion Brand yarn. It’s free on their site.
Sylvia Wilterdink
9 December 2019 at 4:08 pmThe S/M is the correct size for me except for the length. If I deduct from beginning chain and side (arm hole) chain, will it be even? I’m 5’2″
Juliana Carney
9 October 2019 at 5:05 pmThank you for this awesome free-easy-to-do Cardigan. I love it. Worked up so quick.
Stine Jørgensen
7 October 2019 at 5:51 pmHi, if I want to make a vest i L/XL, do I then need to get two balls of yarn of 180g or do I just need 180g in total? It’s so pretty and I want to make it as a present^^
Marthie
12 September 2019 at 3:04 pmI love this vest. Thank you very much for your effort for doing it in video and writing <3
Dea
30 August 2019 at 5:09 pmI’m trying this pattern in the charcoal magenta color. This is the first time using this yarn and mine is very fuzzy and thick in some places, doesn’t look as smooth as the yarn in the pictures or video. Not sure if this is normal for this yarn or if I have some bad ones.
Beverly
15 December 2019 at 8:22 amIdk it sounds to me like the “shawl in a ball” yarn. It was the same way as that. But this scarfie yarn has not been that way for me.
Michelle
28 July 2019 at 11:52 pmI am making one in cream/taupe. So far so good!
wendy
18 July 2019 at 12:45 amThat sleeveless Sweater came out real nice. Cant wait to make one. I was wondering if you have made one like it with sleeves?