Trendy Crochet Sweater Pattern Vest Using The Suzette Stitch

This trendy crochet sweater vest combines timeless style with modern comfort, featuring the beautifully textured Suzette Stitch for a soft yet structured look. Designed for sizes XS through 3XL, it’s perfect for layering over shirts, turtlenecks, or dresses.

Trendy Crochet Sweater

The easy-to-follow construction and simple seaming make it ideal for both beginner and experienced crocheters. You can customize it with your favorite color combinations, making it a stylish piece for spring or fall wardrobes. Whether you want a relaxed fit or a snug design, this sweater vest offers endless versatility and charm.

Materials

Yarn: Category 4 Medium Weight Yarn (two colors)
Hook: 5.5 mm

Stitches:

SC – Single Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
BBSC – Back Bar Single Crochet (into back loop only)
HDC Dec – Half Double Crochet Decrease
Suzette Stitch – (1 SC, 1 DC) in same stitch, skip next stitch

Bottom Border (Ribbing)

Chain 9.
Skip first chain, SC in second chain and in each chain across (8 SC total).
Chain 1, turn. BBSC in each stitch across.
Repeat this row until the required number of rows for your size (e.g., 39 rows for size Small).
Change to your main color in the last stitch of the final row.

Main Body Back Panel

Chain 1, turn.
Work (SC, DC) into the first row of the border.
Skip next row, (SC, DC) into following row.
Continue this pattern across until two rows remain, then skip second to last row and SC in the last.
For body rows, chain 1, turn.
Skip first stitch, (SC, DC) in next stitch, repeat pattern to last two stitches, skip second to last and SC in last.
Repeat for required number of rows (e.g., 18 rows for size Small).

Back Panel Decreases

Chain 1, turn. HDC Dec over first 2 stitches and next 2 stitches.
Continue Suzette Stitch pattern until 6 stitches remain, skip one, SC in next, HDC Dec over last 4 stitches.
Repeat this decrease row for a total of 3 rows.
Work 21 more rows in straight Suzette Stitch pattern.
Cut and fasten off.

Main Body Front Panel

Repeat steps for the bottom border and body rows (including 3 decrease rows).
Stop when you have the required number of rows after decreases (e.g., 12 rows for size Small).
Do not cut yarn.

Front Panel Neckline First Side

Chain 1, turn.
Work Suzette Stitch until 12 stitches are made, skip next, SC in following stitch (13 stitches total).
Chain 1, turn.
HDC Dec over first 2 stitches, continue pattern until 2 remain, skip one, SC in last.
Chain 1, turn.
Continue pattern until 3 remain, skip next, HDC Dec over last 2.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you have 12 rows total for shoulder shaping.
Cut and fasten off.

Front Panel Neckline Second Side

Count one unworked stitch in the center and join yarn in the next.
Work mirrored decrease pattern to complete 12 rows of shoulder shaping.
Cut and fasten off.

Assembly (Seaming)

Place front and back panels right sides together.
Use whip stitch to join along both side edges and shoulder straps.
Flip vest right side out to hide seams.

Armhole Edging (Ribbed Border)

Join yarn at underarm seam, chain 1, SC evenly around edge, slip stitch to join, change to border color.
Chain 7. Skip first chain, SC in next 6, slip stitch up 2 stitches on armhole to join.
Turn, BBSC across all 6 stitches, chain 1, turn.
Repeat these two rows around the armhole.
Cut and fasten off. Seam beginning and ending edges. Repeat for other armhole.