Textured Crochet Vest

Textured Crochet Vest Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: 800 yards of worsted weight yarn in grey
• Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge

14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• bpdc: back post double crochet
• fpdc: front post double crochet
• rep: repeat

Instructions

Back Panel

1. Foundation Row: Ch 74.
2. Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (72 dc)
3. Row 2: Ch 2, turn. *Fpdc around next st, bpdc around next st; rep from * across. (72 sts)
4. Row 3: Ch 2, turn. *Bpdc around next st, fpdc around next st; rep from * across. (72 sts)
5. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the panel measures 20 inches.

Front Panel

1. Foundation Row: Ch 74.
2. Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (72 dc)
3. Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Dc in each st across. (72 dc)
4. Row 3: Ch 2, turn. *Fpdc around next st, bpdc around next st; rep from * across until 24 sts rem, work in plain dc for those sts. (72 sts)
5. Continue alternating pattern rows for 20 inches, shaping neck as needed.

Assembly

1. Lay front and back panels wrong sides facing each other. Using tapestry needle, sew shoulder seams. Make sure to align the stitches correctly for a neat finish.
2. Sew side seams, leaving openings for armholes.

Finishing

1. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
2. Block the vest to measurements for a polished finish.

Your Textured Crochet Vest is complete and ready to wear!