This crochet vest pattern is perfect for beginners and anyone who enjoys simple, relaxing projects. Made from just two rectangular panels, this design offers a clean and modern look with a soft drape. The pattern features a ribbed edge, a textured body created with half double crochet clusters, and easy hand-sewn seams to shape the neckline and armholes.
Crochet Two Rectangle Vest
You can adjust the width, length, and fit by simply changing the number of rows, making it highly customizable for any body size. Whether you like lightweight layering pieces or cozy winter vests, this versatile pattern gives you a beautiful handmade garment with minimal shaping and maximum comfort.
Materials
- Daiso Acrylic Yarn (White Acrylic 100%)
- 8mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker, needle, tapestry needle
Create the Base Edging
- Make a slipknot and chain 7. This should measure about 6cm.
- Chain 1 and work single crochet into the back bump of each chain starting from the second chain from the hook.
- Chain 1 and turn for the next row.
- Work single crochet in the back loop only for each stitch except the last stitch.
- Work a regular single crochet into the last stitch.
- Repeat these rows until the edging reaches your desired width.
- Keep the total number of rows even.
- Example width for the front panel is 54 rows and for the back panel is 48 rows.
Add the Body Pattern Stitch
- Chain 1 and turn your work to crochet along the long edge of the ribbed section.
- Work single crochet evenly across the entire side.
- Chain 1 loosely and turn.
- Work 1 half double crochet into the first stitch.
- Skip 1 stitch and work 2 half double crochet into the next stitch.
- Repeat skip 1 stitch and 2 half double crochet across the row.
- End the row with 1 half double crochet in the last stitch.
- For the next rows chain 1 loosely and turn.
- Work 1 half double crochet in the first stitch.
Skip 1 stitch and work 2 half double crochet into the center of the previous row’s cluster.
- Repeat this row until you reach the desired length.
- Example length is 53 rows for a total length of about 59cm.
- Finish with a final row of single crochet across the entire row.
- Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.
Assemble the Vest
- Decide the right side of each panel.
- Place both panels together with right sides facing inward.
- Use markers to leave space for the neckline.
- Sew from the outer edge toward the neckline marker for each shoulder.
- Secure the yarn end.
- Use markers to measure the armhole depth along the sides.
- Sew the side seams upward from the bottom until reaching the marker.
- Secure the yarn ends.
- Turn the vest right side out and the vest is finished.
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