A classic touch with modern charm, the Crochet Button Up V-neck Vest Pattern is a stylish must-have. This pattern creates a sleek, fitted vest with a flattering V-neckline and button-up front, perfect for layering over shirts or dresses. The textured stitches add depth and elegance, while the sleeveless design makes it light and breathable. Whether for casual outings, office wear, or cozy evenings, this vest adds a polished yet handmade touch to any look.

Crochet Button Up V-neck Vest Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Number 2 weight yarn (equivalent to a sport weight yarn) - 100% soft cotton yarn
• 3mm crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Measuring tape
• 10mm buttons (quantity as needed for the pattern)
• Yarn needle (for sewing buttons)

Step by step Guide

1. Measurements:

• Measure your waist and determine where you want the vest to end.
• Measure the width of your buttons.

2. Calculate Panel Width:

• Example: Waist measurement = 64 cm; Button width = 1.5 cm
• Total width needed for front panels = (Waist measurement - Button width) / 2
• Example: ( (64 \text{ cm} - 1.5 \text{ cm}) / 2 = 31.25 \text{ cm} )

3. Front Panel:

Ribbing:

1. Make a slip knot.
2. Foundation Chain: Chain 7 + 1 for turning (total 8 chains).
3. Row 1: Skip first chain, single crochet (sc) in the next 7 chains.
4. Row 2: Chain 1, turn, sc in the back loop only across 7 stitches.
5. Repeat Row 2 until your ribbing measures 15 cm (or desired width minus ribbing for buttons).

Body:

1. Foundation: Chain 1 along the edge of the ribbing.
2. Row 1: Half double crochet (hdc) in each row of the ribbing (total rows x hdc).
3. Subsequent Rows: Chain 1, turn, hdc in each stitch.
4. Repeat until the panel is as long as desired and reaches the underarm (approximately 13 cm).

Armhole Shaping:

1. Armhole: Skip 6 stitches on either side.
2. Continue hdc across the remaining stitches until the v-neck.

V-Neck Decrease:

1. Begin decreasing for v-neck by working hdc2tog (half double crochet two together) at the end of rows, reducing until the strap width is as desired.
2. Continue hdc rows without decreasing until the strap reaches shoulder length.

4. Back Panel:

Ribbing:

1. Make a slip knot.
2. Foundation Chain: Chain 8.
3. Row 1: Skip first chain, single crochet in the next 7 chains.
4. Row 2: Chain 1, turn, single crochet in the back loop only across 7 stitches.
5. Repeat Row 2 until ribbing measures half the waist size (e.g., 32 cm).

Body:

1. Foundation: Chain 1 along the edge of the ribbing.
2. Row 1: Hdc in each row of the ribbing (total rows x hdc).
3. Subsequent Rows: Chain 1, turn, hdc in each stitch.
4. Repeat until the panel matches the height as the front panels to the armhole shaping.

Armhole Shaping:

1. Armhole: Skip 6 stitches on either side.
2. Rejoin yarn in the 7th stitch.

Shoulders:

1. Continue hdc in the remaining stitches to shoulder height.
2. Same number of rows as front panels.

5. Assembly:

1. Seam the front and back panels at the shoulders.
2. Seam the sides from the bottom up to the armhole using single crochet.

6. Armholes Ribbing:

1. Join yarn at the underarm.
2. Chain 4 + 1 for turning.
3. Work single crochet in the back loop only back and forth around the armhole, slip stitching into the base every row.
4. Alternate skipping stitches if needed for fit.

7. Neckline and Button Band Ribbing:

1. Work single crochet and hdc around the neckline and front opening.
2. Create buttonholes as you crochet the band by chaining and skipping stitches.
3. Continue for a few rows until the ribbing matches the button width (e.g., 1.5 cm).

8. Finishing:

1. Weave in all ends.
2. Sew buttons opposite buttonholes.
3. Block if needed.

Final Notes:

• Keep checking fit and measurements as you crochet.
• Customize the depth of the v-neck and armholes according to your preference.
• Use stitch markers to keep track of buttonholes and decreases.