Make a cozy little vest that ties in the front, crafted with care from soft, intertwining yarns. This crochet tie-front vest is not just a piece of clothing; it's like a warm hug that you can wear.
Crochet Tie Front Vest
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Caron Cotton Ripple Cakes in the color Meadow (Weight: 3)
- Crochet hook: 5mm (recommended 4mm for tighter stitches but using 5mm for more drape)
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Stitch markers
- Tape measure
Step-by-Step Pattern:
Main Panel:
Foundation Chain:
- Measure the width you want for your vest.
- Create a slip knot and chain in multiples of 2 until you reach your desired width (e.g., 16 inches wide is a chain of 53).
- The final chain count should be a multiple of 2 plus 1.
Row 1:
- Double crochet (DC) in the fourth chain from the hook.
- Continue placing double crochets in each stitch across the row.
- End with 51 stitches (chains).
Row 2:
- Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch), turn your work.
- Double crochet into each stitch across the row.
Rows 3 & 4 (Mesh Row):
- Chain 1, turn work.
- DC into the first stitch, chain 1, skip a stitch, DC into the next stitch.
- Repeat (chain 1, skip 1, DC) to end.
Rows 5 & 6:
- Similar to Row 2, work a row of double crochets into each stitch.
Armpit Decrease:
- Skip the first stitch, DC into the next stitch.
- Chain 1, skip 1, DC into the next stitch.
- Continue until end, leaving the last stitch unworked.
Row 8:
- Repeat similar to Row 4 but ensure there are two DCs at the beginning and end for alignment.
Rows 9 & 10:
- Chain 1, skip the first stitch.
- DC into the second stitch and then continue across.
Repeat once more.
Rows 11 & 12:
- Repeat Rows 7 & 8.
Rows 13 to 24:
- Alternate between plain double crochet rows and mesh pattern rows every 2 rows.
Front Panels:
Foundation Chain:
- Divide the main panel foundation chain by 2 (e.g., chain of 25).
- Chain the calculated number.
Row 1:
- DC in the fourth chain from the hook.
- Continue placing double crochets across the row.
Row 2:
- Chain 1, turn work.
- DC into each stitch across.
Rows 3 & 4 (Mesh Pattern):
- Like the main panel, chain 1, turn work.
- DC into the first stitch, chain 1, skip a stitch, DC into the next stitch.
Rows 5 & 6:
- Work plain double crochets across the row.
Armpit Decrease:
- Begin mesh row but skip the first stitch for decrease.
- Ensure the last stitch is worked for straight edge at the chest area.
Rows 11 & 12:
- Repeat Rows 7 & 8 from main panel.
Rows 13 & 14:
- Work plain double crochets across.
Neckline Decrease (Rows 15-24):
- For row 15: Chain 1, turn, DC in the first stitch, chain 1, skip 1, and ensure to skip the last stitch for decrease.
- For row 16: Chain 1, turn, work double crochets from the second stitch onwards.
- Alternate decrements for each row to align the mesh pattern and straight double crochets.
Repeat until end.
Repeat for the second front panel.
Assembly:
Seaming:
- Seam the shoulders and the sides of the vest by placing stitch markers to align.
- Use slip stitches or preferred seaming method to join.
Underarm Border:
- Attach yarn to the underarm seam.
- Evenly work single crochets around the armhole.
Front Border and Ties:
- Attach yarn at the bottom front corner.
- Work single crochets up to identified points for ties.
- Create tie chains of 38 and work single crochets back down the chain, attaching at the starting point.
Continue single crochets for straight edges and repeat ties on marked points.
- Ensure neat single crochet border around necklines and along the garment edges.
Finishing Up:
- Weave in all loose ends using a darning needle.
- Evenly space and check work for even completion.
