This oversized crochet V neck Sweater vest pattern is a modern and beginner friendly project designed to create a relaxed and stylish layering piece. The pattern uses a simple stitch combination that gives the vest a clean texture while keeping the overall construction easy to follow.
Crochet V Neck Sweater Vest
With its loose fit and classic V neckline, this vest works perfectly over shirts, dresses, or lightweight tops, making it a versatile addition to any handmade wardrobe. The design allows room for customization in length, width, and color choice, so you can easily adapt it to match your personal style or seasonal needs.
Materials
- DAISO yarn
- 5mm crochet hook
Hem Ribbing
- Chain 11 stitches
- Skip the first chain and work 10 single crochet stitches into the back bump of the chain
- Chain 1 and turn the work
- Work 9 single crochet stitches in the back loop only
- Work 1 single crochet into both loops of the last stitch
- Repeat this ribbing row until you complete 76 rows
- Ribbing should measure approximately 39 to 40 cm
Main Body
- Turn the ribbing so the long edge is at the top
- Chain 1 and evenly work 76 stitches along the ribbing edge
- Alternate single crochet and double crochet across the row
- Chain 1 and turn at the end of each row
- Work single crochet into the previous double crochet
- Work double crochet into the previous single crochet
- Repeat this alternating stitch pattern for 38 rows
- Main body height should measure about 25.5 cm
Shaping V Neck And Armholes
Front Panel
- Place a stitch marker at the center stitch
- Use single crochet two together for all decreases
- Decrease at the V neck edge on every row
- Decrease at the outer armhole edge every other row
- Continue shaping for 16 rows
- Stitch count should reduce to 14 stitches
- Work straight with no shaping for 12 rows to form the shoulder strap
Back Panel
- Decrease one stitch at the beginning and end of right side rows only
- Continue armhole decreases for 16 rows
- Stitch count should reduce to 60 stitches
- Work straight with no shaping for 12 rows
Assembly And Edging
- Sew front and back shoulder seams together
- Sew side seams from hem to underarm
- Work a slip stitch border evenly around both armholes
V Neck Ribbing
- Chain 7 stitches
- Work 6 single crochet stitches in the back loop only
- Chain 1 and turn at the end of each row
- Work the last stitch of each row into both loops
- Continue ribbing until it measures approximately 78 cm
- Pin ribbing evenly around the entire V neck opening
- Sew ribbing in place using a yarn needle
- Join the short ends of the ribbing together
- Weave in all yarn ends to finish
Finished Measurements
- Total length approximately 49 cm
- Chest width approximately 53 cm
- Armhole depth approximately 20 cm
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