Easy Crochet V Neck Sweater Vest Pattern Free

This easy crochet V-neck sweater vest pattern creates a stylish and comfortable layering piece perfect for all seasons. Designed for size small, this vest uses simple stitches and clean shaping, making it a great project even for beginners.

Crochet V Neck Sweater

The ribbed hem adds a classic touch, while the shaped V-neck gives a tailored, modern look. The vest is versatile and can be adjusted in length or color to suit personal style. Wear it alone or layered to elevate any outfit with handmade charm.

Materials

• Medium weight yarn approx 250g
• 5 mm hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

Bottom Ribbing

• Make slip knot
• Chain 10
• HDC in second chain from hook and across
• Chain 1 and turn
• Work BLHDC across
• Repeat until 80 rows
• Slip stitch ends together

Body Of Sweater Vest

• Rotate work
• Chain 2
• Place 3 DC over every 2 ribbing ridges
• Work around for 120 stitches
• Slip stitch to join
• Chain 2 and turn
• DC in each stitch
• Slip stitch to join
• Continue until 18 rounds total

Armhole And V Neck Shaping

Front Panel

• Mark center between stitch 60 and 61
• Chain 2 turn
• DC3tog first 3 stitches
• DC to last 3 before marker
• DC3tog
• Repeat 2 more rows
• Count stitches and mark center between 24 and 25
• Row 4: Chain 2 turn
• DC3tog at armhole
• DC until 2 before center
• DC2tog
• Row 5: Chain 2 turn
• DC2tog at neckline
• DC to last 3
• DC3tog
• Row 6: Repeat Row 4
• Work 13 more rows with neckline decreases only
• At neckline start: DC2tog then DC across
• At neckline end: DC to last 2 then DC2tog
• Fasten off
• Attach yarn on other side
• Work 3 rows with DC3tog at armhole and DC2tog at neckline
• Work 13 rows with DC2tog at neckline only
• Fasten off

Back Panel

• Attach yarn at midpoint
• Chain 2 and turn
• Work 6 rows with DC3tog at start and end
• Work 6 rows DC across
• Chain 2 turn
• DC 11 then DC3tog
• Chain 2 turn
• DC3tog then DC across
• Repeat for 6 rows
• Fasten off
• Attach yarn other side and repeat

Assembly And Finishing

• Sew shoulders through top loops only
• Attach yarn at neckline
• Chain 1
• SC around neckline
• Slip stitch to join
• Attach yarn three stitches from center
• Chain 1
• Work 3 HDC
• Slip stitch to opposite side
• Slip stitch two together
• Turn
• Work 3 BLHDC
• Chain 1 turn
• Work 3 BLHDC
• Slip stitch to next stitch
• Slip stitch three together
• Repeat around neckline
• Fasten off and sew ends
• Attach yarn at armhole
• SC around
• Slip stitch to join
• Chain 4
• Turn
• HDC across
• Slip stitch next
• Slip stitch two together
• Turn
• BLHDC across
• Chain 1 turn
• BLHDC
• Repeat around
• Fasten off and sew ends