Beautiful Versatile Trendy Crochet Reversible Vest Pattern For All Seasons

Get excited about making a crochet reversible vest! This chic item is a fantastic addition to any wardrobe, giving you the freedom to style it in multiple ways. Perfect for crochet enthusiasts who love a personal touch in their attire, this vest allows you to showcase your crocheting skills while offering a practical, two-in-one solution.

Crochet Reversible Vest

Materials:

Yarn: Friends Cotton 84 from Hobby, super fine weight yarn (specific yardage/meterage or grams will be put on the screen).
Hook: 3.5 mm hook.
Extras: Scissors, yarn needle, tape measure, and two stitch markers.

Measurements:

Vest is made to measure; you need bust circumference + some inches for ease.
Example vest measures 19 inches wide (48 cm) and 17 inches long (43 cm) with an upper part that is 13.5 inches (34 cm).

Getting Started:

Take your bust circumference, add a few inches for positive ease, divide by two to get width for back panel.
For the stitch pattern, use a multiple of seven plus three stitches.

Creating the Foundation Chain and Starting the Pattern:

Begin with a chainless foundation double crochet using Color A.
Chain two, then yarn over, insert hook into the first chain, and work your first double crochet.
Work subsequent foundation double crochets by inserting the hook into the two bottom loops.
Continue creating the foundation row to the desired width for your back panel.
You can start with a smaller swatch for practice.

Stitch Pattern:

Row 1:

Chain one (does not count as a stitch), turn work, work three single crochets in the first stitches, chain seven, skip four stitches, then work three single crochets.

Row 2:

Chain one, turn work, work single crochets on top of the previous single crochets, then work four double crochets into the skipped stitches behind the chain seven loop.

After Row 3:

All single crochets across the stitches. At the end of row three, change color.

Row 4:

Chain two (does not count as a stitch), turn, work three double crochets, chain three, one single crochet into the chain seven space, chain three, skip four, and work three double crochets. Repeat across.
Continue alternating these rows (the sequence of Rows 3, 4, 5, 6) to build the pattern repeat for the back panel.

Building the Vest:

Work until you reach the desired length before creating armholes.
To create armholes, count a certain number of stitches (e.g., 14) from the edges, and place stitch markers. This will be the part left unworked.

Finishing the Armholes and Neckline:

Work the pattern stitches as established (repeating Row 3, 4, 5, 6) to form the armholes.
For the neckline, begin decreasing in the indicated stitch to shape the neckline.

Front Panels:

Divide the stitch count from the back panel according to the pattern (ensure symmetry for left and right panels).
Work each panel with the same stitch pattern and decrease for armholes.
Shape the neckline by decreasing stitches as per the pattern instructions.