This easy crochet short sleeve vest cardigan pattern is designed for comfort, simplicity, and everyday style. Worked almost entirely in one repeating stitch, this project is perfect for beginners who want a wearable garment without complex shaping. The open-front design makes it versatile for layering in any season, while the custom measurements allow you to adjust the fit, length, and neckline to suit your style.
Crochet Vest Cardigan
Whether worn casually over a tee or dressed up with a blouse, this crochet vest cardigan is a practical and timeless addition to any handmade wardrobe.
Materials
- Number six crochet hook
- Worsted weight yarn
- Scissors
- Measuring tape or a favorite jacket for sizing
Core Stitch
- Double crochet worked between the posts of the stitches
Measure and Plan Your Size
- Measure shoulder-to-shoulder width across the back
- Measure desired total length from top to bottom
- Optional measure arm circumference if adjusting armholes
- Use a favorite jacket as a sizing guide if preferred
Back Panel
- Chain enough stitches to match your shoulder-to-shoulder measurement
- Add three extra chains for the turning chain
- Work one double crochet in the fourth chain from the hook
- Continue double crochet in each chain across the row
- Chain two and turn the work
- Work double crochet between the posts of the previous row stitches
- Repeat rows until the panel reaches your desired length
Front Panels
- Fold the back panel in half and mark the center
- Measure and mark the desired neck opening
- Join yarn at the outer edge of the panel
- Chain two and turn
- Work double crochet between the posts until reaching the neck marker
- Chain two and turn at the neck opening
- Continue working rows on this panel only until it matches the back panel length
- Fasten off
- Repeat the same steps on the opposite side for the second front panel
Ribbed Border
- Chain the number of stitches needed for the desired border width
- Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and across
- Chain one and turn
- Work single crochet in the back loop only across the row
- Repeat until the ribbing is long enough to fit around the full cardigan opening
Side Seaming and Armholes
- Measure desired armhole depth from the shoulder down
- Mark the stopping point with stitch markers
- Fold the cardigan with right sides facing together
- Seam the sides from the bottom up using slip stitches or single crochet
- Stop seaming at the armhole marker
- Fasten off and repeat on the other side
Attach the Border
- Turn the cardigan right side out
- Attach the ribbed border around the entire opening using slip stitches
- Weave in all loose ends to finish
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