Stylish Crochet Vest

You’ll need:

Scheepjes Stone Washed XL in 850 (Garnet) – 12 balls for size M;

S= 10 balls (each ball of Stone Washed XL has 75 metres);

M = 12 balls;

L = 15 balls;

XL = 17 balls;

7cm bamboo button;

Crochet hook 5 mm;

Measuring Tape;

Scissors;

Tapestry Needle.

Size: S-XL.

Stitches control: 8 sts x 5 rows = 5 x 5 cm.

Note: the instructions are given for M size, the measurements for other sizes are given in the charts to the pattern.

Instructions

Chain loosely 119 stitches. If you’re a tight crocheter, consider going up a hook size to make sure that the chain isn’t too tight.

HDC into the third chain from the hook, and all the way across (a total of 117 stitches across). CH2, turn.

HDCBLO in the first stitch, HDCFLO in the next. Repeat this front and back (HDCBLO/FLO) format all the way across, CH2, turn. Note: It’s important to ensure that you have an odd number of stitches to make it easier to achieve the texture of the stitches. If you finish the row in the back loop, when you start the next row, start in the front loop and vice versa. You’ll find very quickly as you go that the look of the wrap will be different if you don’t maintain the BLO then FLO stitch pattern in alternating stitches.

Repeat this pattern building rows for 25cm.

Now we are going to make the first sleeve. Follow the HDCBLO/FLO pattern for 20 stitches, then CH 35, skip 35, then continue the HDCBLO/FLO pattern all the way to the end. Make sure you double check that you stitch into the BLO or FLO correctly (if the stitch in the row below was FLO, you need to stitch into the BLO).

HDCBLO/FLO to the chain from the previous row, then HDC 35 into the chain, then continue the HDCBLO/FLO to the end. the short end becomes the collar of the wrap.

Repeat step 3 for a further 37cm and then we will make the next sleeve. Making sure you start from the top of the collar and work down (add a row if you need to), repeat steps 5 and 6.

Continue building the final front panel, for 25cm, then we will make the button hole.

Starting from the top of the collar, repeat the HDCBLO/FLO pattern for 37 stitches. Chain 7, skip 7 stitches, then repeat the HDCBLO/FLO pattern all the way to the end.

HDCBLO/FLO to the chain from the previous row, then HDC 7 into the chain, then continue the HDCBLO/FLO to the end.

Build a further 7 rows, or complete your ball of yarn. Tie off, weave in ends.

Sew button on the opposite end of the garment to the button hole 9cm from the end, 25cm from the top.