Crochet V Neck Sweater Vest Pattern Free

This Easy Crochet V Neck Sweater Vest pattern is a timeless wardrobe staple designed with simplicity and wearability in mind. Worked from the bottom up, this vest features clean ribbing, a flattering V neckline, and a relaxed fit that layers beautifully over shirts or dresses.

Crochet V Neck Sweater Vest

The pattern is written for a small size but is easy to customize by adjusting row counts, making it suitable for different body types. With basic stitches and clear shaping, this project is ideal for confident beginners looking to create a stylish handmade garment they can wear year round

Materials

Medium weight 4 acrylic yarn approximately 250 grams
5 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers

Bottom Ribbing

Create a slip knot and chain 10
Half double crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each stitch across
Chain 1 and turn
Half double crochet in the back loops only across every row
Repeat rows until the ribbing fits around the body, about 80 rows for size small
Ensure total rows are divisible by 8
Slip stitch the two short ends together through top loops only to form a circle

Body

Chain 2 and work double crochet stitches into the side of the ribbing
Place one double crochet into each ridge and one double crochet into each of the two rows between ridges
Total stitches should equal one and a half times the ribbing rows
Chain 2, turn, and double crochet in every stitch around
Join with a slip stitch at the end of each round
Repeat rounds until the body reaches armhole height, about 18 rounds total including ribbing

Front Panel and Armhole Shaping

Mark the halfway stitch count to separate front and back
Chain 2 and turn
Double crochet three together over the first three stitches
Double crochet across until three stitches remain before the marker
Double crochet three together again
Repeat this decrease row for three rows total

V Neck Shaping

Split the front panel stitches into two equal halves
On each row, double crochet three together at the armhole edge
Double crochet two together at the neckline edge
After the armhole depth is complete, stop armhole decreases
Continue double crochet two together only at the neckline edge
Repeat until two stitches remain at the shoulder
Attach yarn to the opposite side and repeat shaping in mirror image

Back Panel

Repeat armhole shaping using double crochet three together at each end for six rows
Continue straight double crochet rows until the back matches the front shoulder height
Shape the back neckline by working double crochet three together at the center stitches
Continue until shoulder width matches the front