Crochet Poncho Vest

This is probably one of the easiest and fastest garment patterns out there: crochet a sleeveless poncho vest with my free pattern and video tutorial! Perfect for yourself or as a gift for family and friends. All you need to know is how to make chains and double crochet stitches. Pick your favorite Scarfie color and stay warm this season!

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Crochet Poncho Vest

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About the design

After the big success of my Perfect Gift Poncho I decided to continue working on different types of garments made with Scarfie yarn. All patterns use the same yarn, same stitch and same simplicity for beginners. And the best thing: they all work up extremely fast!

This Crochet Poncho Vest is worked in one piece from side to side without breaking yarn, then sewn together on both sides. It’s probably the easiest garment pattern you’ll ever see! Perfect for beginners who want to give their first crochet garment a try.

About the fit

This pattern is available in sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL. For reference, model is 1.68m/5’6″ tall with a 36” bust and wearing the cardigan in size S. It’s a short design that falls at high or mid-hip and sits fairly close to your torso, even when worn open. If you want to make al longer version, you can find the free pattern here.

About the yarn

For this pattern you’ll need 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.

You’ll only need 1 ball for size S, 2 balls for size M-3XL and 3 balls for 4XL & 5XL to make a vest. It’s also a great project to make from leftover Scarfie yarn.

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Crochet Poncho Vest

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Materials

– Lionbrand Scarfie (Weight 5/bulky | 312 yds/5.3oz | 285m/150g)
1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) balls
or 150 (170, 200, 220, 260, 280, 320, 345) grams

– Crochet hook 10 mm (US N/P 15)

– Tapestry needle

– Measuring tape

Sizes

S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL

Measurements

	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL	4XL	5XL
Bust	34	38	42	46	50	54	58	62
Length	20	20	21.5	21.5	23	23	24.5	24.5

For reference, model is 1.68m/5’6″ tall with a 36” bust and wearing the cardigan in size S.

Gauge

2.8 ch-sp x 5 rows equal 10 cm / 4”

Stitches & abbreviations (US terms)

– st: 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.

– 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 76 (76, 82, 82, 88, 88, 94, 94)” whereas ch 76 stands for size S, 76 for M, 82 for L, 82 for XL, 88 for 2XL, 88 for 3XL, 94 for 4XL, 94 for 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

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Chain 76 (76, 82, 82, 88, 88, 94, 94), 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 (25, 25, 27, 27, 29, 29, 31, 31 ch-spaces)

Row 2 – 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15):
ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in each ch-sp across, turn (25, 25, 27, 27, 29, 29, 31, 31 ch-spaces)

Row 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16):
ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in next 13 (13, 14, 14, 15, 15, 16, 16) ch-sp, ch 39 (39, 42, 42, 45, 45, 48, 48), turn (13, 13, 14, 14, 15, 15, 16, 16 ch-spaces & 39, 39, 42, 42, 45, 45, 48, 48 chains)

Row 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17):
(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 (25, 25, 27, 27, 29, 29, 31, 31 ch-spaces)

Row 11 – 17 (12-19, 13-21, 14-23, 15-25, 16-27, 17-29, 18-31):
ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in each ch-sp across (25, 25, 27, 27, 29, 29, 31, 31 ch-spaces)

Finish off, weave ends.

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 the spaces in between. Begin at the bottom, working your way up, leaving 7″ (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5) / 17,5 cm (19, 20,5, 21,5 23, 24, 25,5, 36,5) open for the arm hole. Weave in all ends.

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I would love to see the vest you made and the different yarn/color choices. Please share some pictures on Facebook and Instagram, you can tag me on Instagram with my username @wilmawestenberg. Don’t forget to add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here.

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