This lacy crochet vest pattern is a timeless layering piece designed to add texture and elegance to any outfit. Built using a simple two-row stitch repeat, the vest creates a light, open fabric that drapes beautifully without feeling bulky.
Crochet Lacy Vest
The pattern is worked in separate panels and then assembled, making it easy to adjust the length or fit to suit your personal style. Whether worn over a fitted top, dress, or long-sleeve shirt, this vest works across seasons and can be customized by changing yarn type, length, or edging details for a more casual or polished finish.
Back Panel
- Chain 103 to begin the foundation
- Double crochet in the fourth chain from the hook and in every chain across
- You should have 101 double crochets including the turning chain
- Chain 3 and turn to begin the pattern row
- Work 2 double crochets in the next stitch
- Skip 2 stitches and work 3 double crochets in the next stitch
- Repeat skipping 2 stitches and working 3 double crochets until 3 stitches remain
- Skip 2 stitches and work 2 double crochets into the top of the turning chain
- Chain 3 and turn for the next row
- Work 1 double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches
- Work 1 half double crochet wrapped around the posts of those 2 double crochets
- Chain 1 and skip 1 stitch
- Work 1 double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches
- Wrap 1 half double crochet around those posts
- Chain 1 and skip 1 stitch
- Repeat this sequence across the row
- Continue repeating the group row and the wrap stitch row until the panel measures 21 inches in length
Front Panels
- Make two identical panels for the right and left front
- Chain 52 to begin each front panel
- Work the same stitch pattern as the back panel
- Continue working the stitch repeat until each front panel measures 14 inches
Right Front Neck Shaping
- Shape the neckline on the wrap stitch rows
- At the beginning of the row, skip the first wrap stitch placement
- Begin the stitch pattern at the next available position
- Continue working until the front panel matches the back panel length of 21 inches
Left Front Neck Shaping
- Shape the neckline on the wrap stitch rows
- At the end of the row, skip the final wrap stitch
- Work a double crochet directly into the turning chain
- Continue until the front panel reaches 21 inches
Assembly and Finishing
- Join the front panels to the back panel at the shoulders using sewing or single crochet
- Sew the side seams from the bottom upward, leaving a 10 inch opening on each side for armholes
- Attach yarn at the bottom edge and work 3 rows of double crochet evenly along the foundation edge
- Continue the edging up the front opening, around the neckline, and down the opposite side
- Work 2 double crochets into the side of each row along the fronts
- Work 1 double crochet into each stitch across the back neckline
- Repeat the edging for a total of 3 rows
- Join yarn at the underarm and work 1 round of single crochet around each armhole
- Place 2 single crochets into the end of each row to firm up the armhole opening
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