This Crochet Sweater Vest pattern is a modern and versatile wardrobe staple designed for comfort and style. Inspired by a clean ribbed texture and a relaxed fit, this vest is perfect for layering over shirts, dresses, or long sleeves in any season.
Crochet Sweater Vest
The pattern allows flexibility in sizing, making it ideal for both structured sizing and freestyle adjustments. With its cozy turtleneck-style neckline, side slits, and minimalist shape, this crochet sweater vest works beautifully for casual wear, office layering, or elevated everyday outfits.
Materials
- Aran / Worsted weight yarn
- 6.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Tape measure
Foundation Chain
- Chain 71 for Extra Small to Small
- Chain 75 for Small to Medium
- Chain 78 for Medium to Large
- Chain 82 for Large to Extra Large
- Chain to shoulder-to-waist length for freestyle sizing
First Shoulder
- Double crochet in the 3rd chain from the hook and in every chain across
- Chain 2, turn, double crochet in the back loop only across
- Repeat the back loop only double crochet rows until reaching total rows for size XS/S 14 rows S/M 15 rows M/L 16 rows L/XL 17 rows
Neckline Section
- Chain 17 at the end of the last shoulder row
- Double crochet in the 3rd chain from the hook, double crochet in the next 14 chains, then continue back loop only double crochet across
- Continue back loop only double crochet rows until total rows reach XS/S 27 rows S/M 28 rows M/L 31 rows L/XL 32 rows
Second Shoulder
- Double crochet in back loop only for XS/S 69 stitches S/M 73 stitches M/L 76 stitches L/XL 80 stitches
- Chain 2, turn, and repeat back loop only double crochet rows for the same number of rows as the first shoulder
Assembly
- Make a second identical panel following the same steps
- Place panels together and sew the shoulder edges, leaving the neckline open
- Sew the side seams from the bottom up, leaving the upper section open for armholes and side slits
- Weave in all ends and turn the vest right side out
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