Chic Cotton Crochet Vest Pattern Perfect For Summer Fashion

This step-by-step crochet pattern guides you through creating a stylish cotton vest, inspired by the Sea Ziggy vest. With its beautiful texture and easy-to-follow instructions, this pattern is perfect for crafters looking to add a handmade, fashionable piece to their wardrobe. The cotton yarn provides a breathable, comfortable fit, ideal for warmer weather, and the design is versatile enough to wear casually or dress up.

Crochet Cotton Vest

The pattern allows for customization to fit your size perfectly, and the detailed instructions make it easy for both beginners and experienced crocheters to follow. Whether you’re crafting it for yourself or as a gift, this crochet vest will become a go-to piece for any occasion.

Materials Needed:

8 ply cotton yarn
3.5 mm hook

Getting Started:

Front and Back Panels: These are nearly identical, with only the neckline differing.
Slip Knot: Begin with a slip knot and insert your hook.
Chain: Chain 88 for a small size. Adjust based on your size, ensuring it's divisible by four.

Measure around your waist or against an existing top.

Creating the Panels:

Row 1: Insert hook into the second stitch from the hook and do a slip stitch. Chain 3, then single crochet around the chain row. You should have 22 gaps for a small size.
Row 2: Chain 3 and turn. Add 3 double crochets into the first gap, then 4 double crochets into each remaining gap.
Row 3: Chain 1, turn. Chain 3, and then single crochet through the gaps between double crochets.

Repeating Rows: Alternate between rows of chains and single crochets, and rows of double crochets. Repeat until you have 10 double crochet rows.

Decreasing for Armholes:

Creating Armholes: After 10 double crochet rows, create armholes by doing slip stitches into the top of the first three double crochets.
Continue as usual, leaving the last group of four double crochets empty.
Slanting Rows: Turn work and create a slant using a slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. Continue with 4 double crochets in each gap, ending with the slant stitches.
Repeat this pattern for 4-5 slanty rows until armhole is the desired size.

Creating the Neckline (Front Panel):

Neckline Shaping: After the armhole, do the first 4 stitches, then start the slanty decrease row.

Continue with slanty rows to shape the neckline.
Repeat the pattern until the neckline is shaped, and create the other side in reverse.

Back Panel:

Repeat the steps for the front panel, but without the neckline. Make seven double crochet rows above the armpit.

Joining Panels:

Stitch the front and back panels together at the shoulders and sides.

Trimming:

Armhole Trim: Start at the underarm, chain 1, then do 3 chains and 1 single crochet around the armhole. Do 3 double crochets in each gap next to a slanty stitch, then 4 double crochets in the remaining gaps.
For the next row, do double crochets into each stitch, skipping the first one. Stitch two together to create an angle for the armpit.
Neck Trim: Start at the back, chain 1, then do 3 chains and 1 single crochet around the neck. Do 3 double crochets into each gap, then 2 double crochets and stitch two together around.
Bottom Trim: Chain up 3 and do 4 double crochets into each gap around. Then, do 1 double crochet into every stitch around.