Cozy Crochet Waffle Stitch Sweater Vest Pattern

Create a crochet waffle stitch sweater vest and add a personal touch to your wardrobe. As you work your crochet hook through the yarn, a series of raised squares come to life, giving the fabric a delightful texture that's both visually appealing and pleasant to the touch.

Crochet Waffle Stitch Sweater Vest

It's perfect for anyone looking to craft a cozy layer to wear on cooler days. Whether you're at home or out with friends, this handmade vest is sure to be a conversation starter. So pick up your hook and yarn, and let's begin stitching your new favorite piece of clothing.

Materials Needed:

4.5 mm crochet hook.

Getting Started:

Create a slip knot.
Chain 10. After finishing 10 chains, skip one chain.

Row 1:

Make a single crochet into every stitch along the row.
After the last stitch, chain one and turn your work.

Ribbing (Front Post Single Crochets):

Start by making front post single crochets.

To do this: insert your hook from the front to the back and then to the front again around the post of the next stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again and pull through both loops on the hook.
At the end of the row, if the last stitch isn't easily visible, ensure to place a regular single crochet there.

Chain one and turn your work to start the next row with front post single crochets.

Creating the Body:

After establishing the ribbing with 80 rows (about 16 inches), without cutting the yarn, chain two.
You will notice two holes. Start placing double crochets in every hole.
After the last double crochet of the row, chain two and turn your work.

Pattern Repeat for Texture:

Begin with a front post double crochet into the space below rather than the stitch. For this, yarn over, insert your hook into space, yarn out at the other side, yarn over and pull through two loops twice.
Follow with two double crochets into the stitches, and then a front post double crochet.
Repeat this sequence to the end of the row. Ignore the last double crochet at the end, chain two, and turn your work.

Further Rows:

Alternate between regular double crochets and front post double crochets for added texture. This creates visual interest with some stitches pushing forward and others staying behind.

Building the Vest:

Continue working as per the established pattern until your piece measures approximately 19 inches, at which point you will mark where the armhole begins (around 10 inches from the top).

Chain one and cut off your yarn when reaching the desired length for the front and back panels.
For the back panel, repeat the same steps but adjust the neck hole depth by altering the row counts. The back panel's neck hole is shallower compared to the front.

Joining Panels:

For both front and back panels, after reaching the required height, slip stitch the shoulder and side seams.

Arm and Neck Ribbing:

For ribbing around the armholes and neck, switch to single crochets back loops only to maintain uniformity while providing a snug fit.
Determine the stitch count around the neck and armholes, and crochet a ribbing band according to this number of stitches. Attach these bands to the respective openings.