This crochet skeevie is a short jacket style garment built on a structured 3 line pattern repeat using V stitches, post stitches, and shell clusters. The design is based on a foundation multiple of 8 chains plus 7 extra chains, creating a rhythmic texture that expands beautifully across the fabric. The alternating front post and back post stitches give the skeevie depth and definition, while the shell sections add fullness and visual interest.
Crochet Skeevie Vest
The construction begins with a gradual increasing phase to create a subtle flare at the bottom and chest area. Once the desired width is achieved, the sides are worked straight to maintain clean vertical edges. This method allows you to control the shaping while keeping the pattern consistent. The result is a textured crochet skeevie jacket that can be styled as a vest or short cardigan layer.
Materials
- Olivia wool Ganga
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Foundation
- Chain 159 for 32 to 36 inch chest
- Ensure chain count follows multiples of 8 plus 7 extra chains
Base Row
- Skip 3 chains
- Double crochet in 4th chain
- In next chain work 1 double crochet 1 chain 1 double crochet to form V stitch
- Skip 2 chains
- Single crochet in 3rd chain
- Skip 2 chains
- Double crochet in next chain
- Work V stitch in next chain
- Double crochet in next chain
- Skip 2 chains
- Single crochet in 3rd chain
- Repeat sequence across row
Expanding Row
- Chain 3 and turn
- Work 1 double crochet in first stitch to create increase
- Work next double crochet as front post double crochet
- In V stitch chain space work 2 double crochet 2 chains 2 double crochet
- Work next double crochet as front post double crochet
- Continue pattern across
- End row with 2 double crochet in final stitch for increase
Fullness Row
- Chain 3 and turn
- Work previous front post double crochet stitches as back post double crochet
- In each 2 chain space work 3 double crochet 1 chain 3 double crochet
- Continue alternating back post stitches and shell clusters across
Increasing Phase
- Repeat the 3 line pattern sequence
- Continue increasing at both ends for total of 4 full design sets
- This creates flare at bottom and chest area
Straight Phase
- Once desired width is reached stop increasing at ends
- Work half pattern at edges to maintain straight sides
- Continue repeating 3 line pattern without adding stitches
Progress Measurement
- Continue until piece measures approximately 7.5 inches in length
- Ensure 22 design repeats across width
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