Crochet Devereaux Vest: A Stylish and Versatile Addition to Your Wardrobe

The Crochet Devereaux Vest: A Stylish and Versatile Addition to Any Wardrobe!

With its intricate crochet design and flattering fit, this vest is perfect for layering over your favorite outfits. Whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or simply adding a touch of boho chic to your everyday look, the Crochet Devereaux Vest is sure to impress. It's a fun and fashionable piece that you'll love wearing again and again!

Materials:

89-187 yards (3-6 skeins) of Lion Brand Shaggy Chic in Natural (Color A)

135-155 yards (1 skein) of Lion Brand Color Theory in Moonbeam (Color B)

25mm crochet hook

Size I (5.5mm) crochet hook

Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure

Stitch markers

Notes:

1. Pattern is made of 3 panels (back panel and 2 front panels) which are then seamed together. All panels are made bottom up. Note that the front panels are made the same as the Shaggy Chic yarn creates a reversible fabric.

2. Pockets are made separately and then sewn into the sides of the vest.

3. Pattern is written in sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). It is recommended to go through and highlight your size in all sections.

Abbreviations:

ch(s) - chain(s)

st(s) - stitch(es)

sc - single crochet

sl st - slip stitch

sc2tog - single crochet two together

Gauge:

3 sts X 3 rows = 4” X 4” in single crochet using Color A and a 25mm crochet hook.

Size:

• XS: fits bust 28-30” (Color A - approx. 89 yards/ 3 skeins; Color B - 135 yards/ 1 skein)
• S: fits bust 32-34” (Color A - approx. 104 yards/ 3 skeins; Color B - 138 yards/ 1 skein)
• M: fits bust 36-38” (Color A - approx. 116 yards/ 4 skeins; Color B - 143 yards/ 1 skein)
• L: fits bust 40-42” (Color A - approx. 126 yards/ 4 skeins; Color B - 148 yards/ 1 skein)
• XL: fits bust 44-46” (Color A - approx. 138 yards/ 4 skeins; Color B - 148 yards/ 1 skein)
• 2X: fits bust 48-50” (Color A - approx. 145 yards/ 5 skeins; Color B - 148 yards/ 1 skein)
• 3X: fits bust 52-54” (Color A - approx. 156 yards/ 5 skeins; Color B - 155 yards/ 1 skein)
• 4X: fits bust 56-58” (Color A - approx. 174 yards/ 5 skeins; Color B - 155 yards/ 1 skein)
• 5X: fits bust 60-62” (Color A - approx. 187 yards/ 6 skeins; Color B - 155 yards/ 1 skein)

Pattern:

Back Panel

With Color A and 25mm hook, ch 16 (18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29)

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (15(17, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28))

Rows 2-12: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn.

Armhole Shaping

Row 13: sl st 1(1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3), sc2tog, sc 9(11, 12, 12, 14, 15, 15, 17, 18), sc2tog, ch 1, turn. (11(13, 14, 14, 16, 17, 17, 19, 20))

Rows 14-16 (17, 17, 17, 18, 18, 18, 19, 19): sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (11(13, 14, 14, 16, 17, 17, 19, 20))

Do not ch 1 on last row. Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.

Front Panels - Make Two

With Color A and 25mm hook, ch 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 12, 13, 14, 15)

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (7(8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14))

Rows 2-12: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn.

Armhole & Neckline Shaping

Row 13: sl st 1(1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3), sc2tog, sc across, ch 1, turn. (5(6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 10))

Row 14: sc2tog, sc across, ch 1, turn. (4(5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 9))

Row 15: sc across until 2 sts remain, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. (3(4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 8))

Size Specific Instructions

XS-ONLY:

Row 16: sc in each st across. (3)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.

S(2X, 3X, 4X)-ONLY:

Rows 16-17 (18, 18, 19): sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (4(6, 6, 7))

Do not ch 1 on last row. Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.

M(L, XL, 5X)-ONLY:

Row 16: sc2tog, sc across, ch 1, turn. (5(5, 6, 7))

M(L)-ONLY:

Row 17: sc in each st across. (5(5))

Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.

XL(5X)-ONLY:

Rows 17-18 (19): sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (6(7))

Do not ch 1 on last row. Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.

Seaming:

Lay the Back Panel and Front Panels down with shoulders together. Using your preferred seaming method, sew the front and back panels together at the shoulders. You will have 5(5, 6, 6, 6, 5, 5, 5, 6) sts left unseamed along the back panel for the neckline.

Next, fold the vest in half so sides are together. Using your preferred method of seaming, sew the sides together from the underarm down for 6.5 inches. Then sew the sides together from the bottom up 4.5 inches. This will leave an approximately 7 inch gap in the sides for the pockets.

Pockets

The pockets are made in continuous rounds and then sewn closed at the bottom and sewn into the gaps on the sides of the vest.

Using Color B and a 5.5mm hook, ch 42 leaving a long tail.

Round 1: sc into the beginning chain making sure the chain is not twisted, sc into each ch around. (42)

Round 2: sc in each st around. (42)

Repeat Round 2 until the pocket measures 5.5 (6, 6.5, 7, 7, 7, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5) inches tall when laid flat.

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Fold pocket flat and using the long tail at the beginning, seam the bottom closed. Do not cut off yarn.

Using stitch markers, pin pocket into the gap on the side of the vest. Half the pocket will be pinned to the back panel and half will be pinned to the front panel to create a circle. Then using the long tail left on the pocket, whip stitch the pocket in place making sure to catch the strands of the Shaggy Chic on the vest as you go.

Once the entire pocket is sewn in place, bring the working yarn through to the WS of the pocket and weave in the end.

Open up the vest so the WS is facing up. Then lay the pocket flat against the inside front panel and using the beginning pocket tail, tack it into place in both corners.

Weave in any remaining ends.