Ultimate Crochet Vest Pattern Guide
You’ll Need:
500g of Medium (4) Weight Yarn;
Crochet Hook 9 mm;
Yarn Needle;
Scissors.
Size:
XS/S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL/4XL/5XL.
Special Stitches
Treble (or Triple) Crochet (TR)
Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops (x3).
Crossed Treble Crochet (XTR)
Skip the next unworked stitch, TR in the next stitch. Working behind the TR you just made, TR in the skipped stitch behind it. At the end of the row, work the last TR into the top of the CH 3.
When Decreasing
Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 3 stitches remain. Skip the next 2 stitches, TR in the last stitch.
Stitches Control:
17 stitches x 7 rows = 8” x 8”.
Instructions
Back
Row 1: FSC (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)
Rows 2-18: CH 3 & turn. XTR across until 1 stitch remains. TR in the last stitch. (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)
Row 19: CH 3 & turn. Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 3 stitches remain. Skip the next 2 stitches, TR in last stitch. (28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)
Row 20: CH 3 & turn. Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 3 stitches remain. Skip the next 2 stitches, TR in last stitch. (24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)
Row 21: CH 3 & turn. Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 3 stitches remain. Skip the next 2 stitches, TR in last stitch. (20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)
Row 22: CH 3 & turn. Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 3 stitches remain. Skip the next 2 stitches, TR in last stitch. (16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48)
Row 23: CH 3 & turn. Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 3 stitches remain. Skip the next 2 stitches, TR in last stitch. (12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44)
XS, S, M – Tie off yarn and weave in ends. Move onto the front panels. Other sizes move onto the next row.
Row 24: CH 3 & turn. Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 3 stitches remain. Skip the next 2 stitches, TR in last stitch. (20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40)
L, XL – Tie off yarn and weave in ends. Move onto the front panels. Other sizes move onto the next row.
Row 25: CH 3 & turn. Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 3 stitches remain. Skip the next 2 stitches, TR in last stitch. (24, 28, 32, 36)
2X, 3X – Tie off yarn and weave in ends. Move onto the front panels. Other sizes move onto the next row.
Row 26: CH 3 & turn. Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 3 stitches remain. Skip the next 2 stitches, TR in last stitch. (28, 32)
4X, 5X – Tie off yarn and weave in ends. Move onto the front panels.
Front
Make 2.
Row 1: FSC (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32)
Rows 2-18: CH 3 & turn. XTR across until 1 stitch remains. TR in the last stitch. (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32)
Row 19: CH 3 & turn. Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 3 stitches remain. Skip the next 2 stitches, TR in last stitch. (12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28)
Row 20: CH 3 & turn. Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 3 stitches remain. Skip the next 2 stitches, TR in last stitch. (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24)
Row 21: CH 3 & turn. Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 3 stitches remain. Skip the next 2 stitches, TR in last stitch. (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20)
XS, S
Rows 22-23: CH 3 & turn. XTR across until 1 stitch remains. TR in the last stitch. (4, 6)
Tie off yarn leaving a 10” long tail. Make a total of two front panels then move onto assembling.
M
Row 22: CH 3 & turn. Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 1 stitch remains. TR in last stitch. (6)
Row 23: CH 3 & turn. XTR across until 1 stitch remains. TR in the last stitch. (6)
Tie off yarn leaving a 10” long tail. Make a total of two front panels then move onto assembling.
L, XL
Row 22: CH 3 & turn. Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 3 stitches remain. Skip the next 2 stitches, TR in last stitch. (6, 8)
Rows 23-24: CH 3 & turn. XTR across until 1 stitch remains. TR in the last stitch. (6, 8)
Tie off yarn leaving a 12” long tail. Make a total of two front panels then move onto assembling.
2XL
Row 22: CH 3 & turn. Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 3 stitches remain. Skip the next 2 stitches, TR in last stitch. (10)
Row 23: CH 3 & turn. Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 1 stitch remains. TR in last stitch. (8)
Rows 24-25: CH 3 & turn. XTR across until 1 stitch remains. TR in the last stitch. (8)
Tie off yarn leaving a 12” long tail. Make a total of two front panels then move onto assembling.
3XL, 4XL
Row 22: CH 3 & turn. Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 3 stitches remain. Skip the next 2 stitches, TR in last stitch. (12, 14)
Row 23: CH 3 & turn. Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 3 stitches remain. Skip the next 2 stitches, TR in last stitch. (8, 10)
Rows 24-(25, 26): CH 3 & turn. XTR across until 1 stitch remains. TR in the last stitch. (8, 10)
Tie off yarn leaving a 12” long tail. Make a total of two front panels then move onto assembling.
5XL
Row 22: CH 3 & turn. Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 3 stitches remain. Skip the next 2 stitches, TR in last stitch. (16)
Row 23: CH 3 & turn. Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 3 stitches remain. Skip the next 2 stitches, TR in last stitch. (12)
Row 24: CH 3 & turn. Skip the first 2 stitches, XTR across until 1 stitch remains. TR in last stitch. (10)
Rows 25-26: CH 3 & turn. XTR across until 1 stitch remains. TR in the last stitch. (10)
Tie off yarn leaving a 12” long tail. Make a total of two front panels then move onto assembling.
Assembly
Shoulder Seams
Lay the back panel down with the right side facing up and the wrong side facing down (odd numbered rows were worked on the right side / even numbered rows were worked on the wrong).
Place front panels on top of the back panel with the right sides facing down and the wrong sides facing up. Line the shoulder straps up with the top edges of the back panel.
With your yarn needle and the 10-12” tails you left, whip stitch the panels together across the top. Be sure to work into the top of the CH 3 in the corners so there is no gap left between the panels. Secure at the end with a few knots. Weave in ends.
Side Seams
Cut a new strand of yarn 2x the length of your vest. Attach the yarn at Row 4 and whip stitch the panels together up until the top of Row 16 or until the armhole is your desired size. Be sure you’re working into the corresponding stitches on the back panel, so the panels are in line with each other. Repeat on the other side. Secure with a few knots and weave in ends.