Crochet Ruffled Trim Sweater Vest Tutorial

Leyla

Apr 28, 2025 09:04 PM

How to Create a Charming Crochet Ruffled Trim Sweater Vest for Your Wardrobe

The Crochet Ruffled Trim Sweater Vest is a charming addition to any wardrobe, bringing a touch of whimsy and style to your outfit. With its beautiful ruffled trim detail, this sweater vest adds a unique and playful flair to your look. The crochet design gives it a cozy and handmade feel, perfect for layering over a blouse or dress.

Whether you're heading out for a casual day or a special occasion, this sweater vest will be sure to make you feel comfortably chic and effortlessly stylish.

Materials You Will Need

Lion Brand Yarn Comfy Cotton Blend (1100 yards or 3 cakes of this specific yarn)
Size -H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
Measuring Tape
Yarn Needle
Scissors

Notes:

Use a smaller hook to make this smaller.
Use a bigger hook to make this bigger.
This is written in US terms.
This took about 1 week to make but I did not work on it continuously.
For Panel 1 and 2, measure from your armpit to the center of your chest and that is how many rows you will make. To measure the foundation chain of these panels, you need to measure from your navel, up around your shoulder to the back where your navel would hit on your back; that measurement needs to be the width of your panel or the length of the foundation chain.
For the bottom waist piece, you need to make the foundation chain the whole measurement of your waist and the length of it can be as long as you want to make the shirt.

Special Stitches:

Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
FSC: Foundation Single Crochet
FDC: Foundation Double Crochet
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet

Pattern:

Panel 1 and 2 (Left and Right)

Ch 101 (or FSC 100) (yours might be longer or shorter depending on your measurement–see NOTES section)

Row 1: SC in 2nd Ch from hook and across, Ch 1, Turn. (100)

Row 2: SC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn.

Rows 3-28: Repeat Row 2

Row 29: SC across and also continue to crochet around entire piece putting 3 SC in corners.

Sl st to first st and fasten off with long tail for sewing later.

If this is not wide enough or too wide, make more or less rows (See NOTES section for how to measure).

(Be sure to make 2 panels before going onto the bottom piece)

Ruffles:

On outside of each panel, attach yarn to corner and only work along ONE SIDE of the panel.

Row 1: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st across, Ch 2, Turn.

Row 2: *2 DC in next st, DC in next st, Repeat from * across. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Bottom Waistband Piece:

Ch 120 (or any amount that measures your waist measurement when the foundation chain is semi-stretched).

Row 1: Sl st to first Ch to form a large ring, Ch 1, SC in each Ch around, sl st to first st, Ch 1, TURN.

Row 2: SC in each st around, Sl st to first st, Ch 1, TURN.

Rows 3-24: Repeat Row 2

If you want this piece shorter or longer, feel free to make more or less rows.

Assembly Steps:

Overlap your panels across the front and back and line them up with the bottom of your shirt. Sew across the front, then across the back. Be sure that your “seam” on the waistband part is on the back side of your piece when you’re sewing. I used the whip stitch to sew it all together. Weave in all your ends when finished.

Ties:

Chain 150 (or more) and fasten off (make 2).

Weave them in and out of the waist piece across the front for one and across the back for the other, then cinch it and tie into bows.

Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

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