How to Crochet a Bohemian Open Vest
Crochet Open Vests are a wonderful addition to any wardrobe, perfect for adding a touch of bohemian charm to your outfits. With their intricate patterns and airy design, they are great for layering over a simple top or dress to create a stylish and cozy look. Whether you're heading to a music festival or just want to jazz up your everyday attire, a Crochet Open Vest is a versatile and fun piece that can easily elevate your style with its unique and handmade feel.
So, go ahead, grab your favorite colors of yarn, and crochet yourself a fabulous Open Vest that will surely turn heads and make you feel effortlessly chic and comfortable!Difficulty
Project Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Weight-4-Medium
- Alize Burcum KlassiK, 100gr, 100% Acrylic, 210 mt, 230 yards color 491
- For this sample, I used 2 skeins
- or any weight # 4 yarn of your choice
- Hook: US Size (7 mm)
- Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape
Gauge
14 st X 6 rows (4″ X 4″)
Sizes
This sample is: 22” long and 21” wide, Size M/L for women
Stitch Key
- Ch = Chain
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Dc = Double Crochet
- Tr = Treble Stitch
Notes
- The pattern is worked in rows.
- This pattern is worked in separate parts and joined together: Two identical front panels and one back panel.
- Ch1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.
- Ch3 does count as a stitch at the beginning of each row.
- This pattern uses pattern repeats.
- At the beginning and end of each row, we have 3 double crochet stitches to form a structure.
- You can work this pattern with one color or multiple colors as you wish - I used one solid color.
- If changing colors, ensure to have a technique for changing colors.
- You can decide on the width and length of the vest by adding multiples of chains at the foundation and row repeats.
- This pattern calls for chain multiples of 6 + 3.
Instructions
Front Panel – Make Two Identical Panels
Ch 43
Row 1: Dc1 in 4th Ch from hook, Dc1 in next st and across to end of the row, turn work.
Row 2: Ch1, Dc1 in 1st st from hook, Dc1 in next 2 st, skip 2 st, (2Dc + Ch1 + 2Dc) in next st.
*[skip next 5 Ch, (2Dc, Ch 2, 2Dc) in next Ch]* repeat from * to * across to the last 5 st, skip 2 st, Dc1 in the last 3 st, turn work.
Row 3: Ch1, Dc1 in 1st st from hook, Dc1 in next 2 st, *[Ch3, Dc in next Ch 1 space, Ch3, skip next 2 Dc, Sc1 in between Dc clusters from prev row]* repeat from * to * across to the last Dc in between, Ch3, Dc1 in last 3 st, turn work.
Rows 2-3 are the repeat pattern for this entire vest.
I made 16 repeats for every panel.
Last Row: Ch 3, Dc1 in next st, Dc1 in next and across to end of row.
Back Panel
Ch 86 + 1
Row 1: Dc1 in 4th Ch from hook, Dc1 in next st and across to end of the row, turn work.
Repeat Rows 2 + 3 for 16 times, finishing with a Dc1 row.
Finishing
Lay three finished panels with the right side facing in, the wrong side towards you and the table.
Leave 14 stitches in the center of the back panel for the neckline, and sew the front panels from the shoulder to the neck leaving the rest open.
Now we will not join the sides of this vest but leave them open and close them with a chain weaved in zigzag on both front and back panels.
Cut your yarn and weave in the ends.
Enjoy!
