Sleeveless Crochet Vest
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.
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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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Can you please explain how to do the gauge on this? I’m lost but want to be sure it fits! Thanks!
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I made this vest, but one side is several inches longer than the other, even with the same number of stitches. I don’t know if I just wasn’t consistent in the looseness of the stitches. and I can’t figure out how to fix it, other than undoing it all and starting over. Please help.
Hi Elise, I’ve crocheted a long time and wondered why my afghans got wider toward the end of it. Recently learned that as you begin each stitch, hold down your working stitch (the one that’s always left on the hook as you finish last stitch) with your index finger of the hand that’s holding the hook. Hope this helps. I haven’t made anything since learning this earlier this year!
Judy
Do you think this would work with lighter weight yarn
Nope! I tried and it ends up being child sized!
This is a neat pattern. My mom mentioned that she wanted something like this, but to her knees. How to I make it longer?
I absolutely love this vest! Thanks for a great pattern. I was wondering…….do you think it would work with cotton?
Also, 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!
Hi 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
Just got done last night with my vest, I love it.
I noticed some thin and thicker spots in my scarf or yarn also nothing to worry about.
Thank 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.
This 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
Hi! 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?
Thank 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
Love 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
Beautiful hand work!
This same pattern was done by Lion Brand yarn. It’s free on their site.
The 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″
Thank you for this awesome free-easy-to-do Cardigan. I love it. Worked up so quick.
Hi, 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^^
I love this vest. Thank you very much for your effort for doing it in video and writing <3
I’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.
Idk 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.
I am making one in cream/taupe. So far so good!
That sleeveless Sweater came out real nice. Cant wait to make one. I was wondering if you have made one like it with sleeves?