How to Crochet the Trendiest Button-Up Vest of the Season

If you’re on the hunt for a fashionable yet functional crochet project, this button-up V-neck vest pattern is just what you need. Featuring a flattering fit, customizable sizing, and cozy ribbing details, this pattern is perfect for layering over tees, blouses, or turtlenecks.

Crochet the Trendiest Button-Up

It uses lightweight yarn and a 3mm hook for a refined, wearable texture, and the step-by-step structure makes it beginner-friendly while still keeping advanced crocheters engaged. Whether you prefer minimalist vibes or colorful yarn combos, this vest offers endless styling and personalization opportunities. Plus, the classic button-up design brings timeless charm to any handmade wardrobe.

Materials Needed

• Sport weight (Number 2) yarn
• 3mm crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure
• 10mm buttons

Part 1: Front Panels (Make Two)

Step 1: Measure Waist and Buttons

• Measure your waist.
• Measure the width of your buttons.
• Add a few millimeters for ribbing space.

Step 2: Calculate Front Panel Width

• Subtract button measurement from waist measurement.
• Divide the result by four.
• Round down slightly for a snug fit.

For Step 3: Create Waist Ribbing

• Chain 8 (7 for height + 1 turning chain).
• Single crochet in back loops only across.
• Repeat until ribbing matches calculated width.

Step 4: Body of Front Panel

• Chain 1.
• Half double crochet (HDC) across edge of ribbing.
• Chain 1, turn, and HDC across each row.
• Continue until piece reaches underarm length.

Step 5: Create Armhole

• Skip 6 stitches at each edge.
• Continue HDC rows until armhole is shaped.

For Step 6: Shape V-Neck

• Begin decreasing at end of row using HDC two together.
• Chain 1, turn, skip first stitch, SC next, then HDC down the row.
• Decrease every other row until desired neck width.

Step 7: Shoulder Section

• Stop decreasing once neck width is reached.
• Continue HDC rows to reach shoulder height.
• Add approximately 4cm of extra rows.

Step 8: Finish Front Panel

• Chain 1, cut yarn, and tighten.

Part 2: Back Panel

Step 1: Calculate Width

• Divide waist measurement by 2.

Step 2: Create Waist Ribbing

• Chain same number as front panel ribbing.
• SC in back loop only.
• Continue until it reaches calculated width.

For Step 3: Body of Back Panel

• Chain 1 and HDC across ribbing.
• Continue rows until it matches front panel height (pre-armhole).

Step 4: Create Armholes

• Skip same number of stitches as front panels.
• Continue HDC rows until back panel reaches shoulder.

Step 5: Shoulder Sections

• Work shoulder sections to match front panel shoulder width.
• Match number of rows to front shoulders.

Part 3: Joining Panels

Step 1: Join Shoulders

• Align front panels to back (right sides together).
• Slip stitch shoulders together.

Step 2: Seam Sides

• Turn vest wrong side out.
• Join yarn at bottom corner.
• SC along ribbing and HDC up the side to seam.
• Repeat for both sides.

 Part 4: Armhole Ribbing (Make Two)

Step 1: Ribbing Around Armhole

• With right side facing, chain 5 (4 + 1 turning chain).
• SC across, then slip stitch to armhole edge.
• Turn, slip stitch into next stitch, SC back loop only.
• Repeat, anchoring every other row for snug fit.
• Continue around entire armhole.

Step 2: Join Ends

• Fold ends together with wrong side out.
• Slip stitch ends together and fasten off.
• Weave in ends.

Part 5: Neckline and Button Ribbing

Step 1: Neckline Ribbing

• Join yarn at front panel corner (right side facing).
• SC for first 7 stitches, then HDC along edge.
• Switch back to SC for last 7 stitches.

Step 2: Mark Button Placement

• Identify V-neck point.
• Use stitch markers to mark button positions.

For \Step 3: Create Buttonholes

• When reaching stitch marker, chain 1 and skip stitch.
• Next row: work into chain space.
• Repeat for each buttonhole.

Step 4: Finish Ribbing

• Fasten off and weave in ends.

Part 6: Final Touches

• Sew buttons opposite buttonholes.
• Weave in all remaining yarn ends.