This granny stitch men’s vest crochet pattern is a stylish and practical project that blends classic crochet techniques with a modern wearable design. The pattern guides you step by step through creating a structured yet comfortable vest using simple stitches and an easy construction method.
Crochet Mens Vest
Designed to be versatile, this vest can be adjusted in length and fit, making it suitable for layering in different seasons. Whether worn casually over a shirt or styled for a cozy handmade look, this pattern offers a timeless piece that works well for everyday wear or thoughtful gifting.
Materials
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Acrylic yarn
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Tape measure
Bottom Band
- Make a slip knot and chain 11
- Skip the first chain and make single crochet in the next 10 chains
- Chain 1 turn and work single crochet in the back loop only across
- Repeat the back loop single crochet rows until you have 72 rows or the band fits comfortably around the torso
Body Setup
- Chain 1 and turn
- Make one single crochet on top of each row end of the bottom band
- Ensure the stitch count matches the number of band rows
Granny Stitch Body
- Chain 3 turn skip 2 stitches and work 3 double crochets in the next stitch
- Skip 2 stitches and repeat 3 double crochets in the next stitch across
- Finish the row with 1 double crochet in the last stitch
- Chain 3 turn and work 2 double crochets in the first stitch
- Work 3 double crochets in each space between clusters across
- Finish with 3 double crochets in the last stitch
- Alternate the two granny stitch rows until 24 rows are completed
Front Panel Shaping
- Chain 1 turn and slip stitch across 12 clusters
- Chain 3 and continue granny stitch clusters to the center
- Place a stitch marker at the center and work a 2 double crochet cluster
- Chain 3 turn and continue granny stitch to the end
- On alternate rows decrease near the center edge by joining the last cluster
- Continue shaping until 16 shaping rows are complete
- Fasten off
Second Front Side
- Attach yarn at the center divide
- Chain 3 and work a 2 double crochet cluster
- Continue granny stitch clusters toward the side
- Repeat the same decrease pattern used for the first side
- Complete 16 shaping rows and fasten off
Back Panel
- Work the bottom band and granny stitch body the same as the front
- Stop at row 24
- Slip stitch across 12 clusters for armholes
- Continue granny stitch straight up without shaping for 16 rows
- Fasten off
Shoulder Seams
- Place front and back panels with wrong sides facing out
- Join shoulders using single crochet across 12 stitches
- Secure and fasten off
Neck Border
- Attach yarn at the center of the neckline
- Chain 1 and work single crochet evenly around the neckline
- Make one single crochet at the center V
- Join and fasten off
- Attach yarn at the back center and chain 7
- Work 6 single crochets then slip stitch twice to the neckline base
- Turn and work back loop single crochets up and down
- Repeat around the neckline and leave a tail for joining
Side Seams
- With wrong sides facing out attach yarn at the bottom corner
- Work single crochet up the side band
- Join front and back panels by alternating granny stitch clusters
- Continue until the armhole is reached
Bottom Border
- Continue with the same yarn
- Work single crochet along side band and granny stitch spaces
- Join with a slip stitch
- Chain 6 and work 5 single crochets
- Slip stitch twice to the base row
- Repeat ribbing around the bottom edge
- Join ribbing ends securely
Finishing
- Repeat the ribbing method around both armholes
- Join ribbing ends neatly
- Weave in all loose ends
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