Crochet Vest Pattern: Free

I am excited to share the Portobello crochet vest pattern with you. this is perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, this free pattern allows you to make your own stylish vest in colors of your choice for a perfect fit.

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Whether you’re looking for a cozy layer for those slightly chilly days or a unique piece that showcases your crochet skills, this crochet vest pattern is the answer. A detailed step-by-step guide that walks you through each stage of the process, making it simple for anyone to create this wardrobe staple. Dive in and discover the rewarding experience of transforming yarn into a stylish and wearable piece of art!”

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The Portobello crochet vest is a beginner project that uses simple crochet stitches. You will make two separate rectangles and then proceed to join these together halfway through the middle to provide enough space for the neckline.

After which you sew the sides leaving enough space for your arms. And that is all. Use the instructions below to get the perfect size for you.

Supplies needed for this summer crochet vest project

Yarn – Portobello, Aran weight, #4, 60% Cotton, 28% Acrylic, 12% Wool, 120 m (131 yds) per 1.75 oz/50g skein)

Estimated Yardage in each color

Color A = Eucalyptus (98) – 500 (550, 600, 650, 700, 750, 800, 850, 900) yards

Color B = Hunter Green (116) – 400 (450, 500, 550, 600, 650, 700, 750, 800) yards

Estimated Total Yardage

900 (1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700) yards

Hook – 6 mm Crochet Hook

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Gauge

14 sts over 7 Rows = 4 x 4” made in xdc, before blocking.

Instructions for the gauge

Row 1: Chain 16, dc in 3rd ch and in each ch across, turn. 14 dc

Row 2: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc across until the last st, dc in last st, turn. 6 xdc, 2 dc

Rows 3 – 7: Rep Row 2

Adjust hook size if necessary, to obtain gauge.

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Crochet Vest Pattern Notes

Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
Similar #4 weight yarn can be substituted, please check the gauge.
Chains at the beginning of the rows do not count as a stitch.
Stitch count written in black is for all sizes but at some points, the stitch counts are color-coded for clarity, i.e. XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Difficulty Level – Intermediate

Terms – US Terminology

Stitches Abbreviations

Chain(s) – ch(s)

Single Crochet – sc

Half Double crochet – hdc

Double crochet – dc

Crossed double crochet – xdc

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Special stitch

Crossed dc – skip next st, dc in next st, crocheting over the dc just made, work dc into the skipped st

Size(s) and color codes – XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Bust Measurement: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)”

Finished Bust Measurement: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 64)”

Length of Vest: 24 (24, 24, 26, 26, 26, 27, 27, 27)”

Armhole Measurement: 7.5 (8, 8, 8.5, 8.5, 9, 9, 9.5, 10)”

The modeled garment is shown in M, with about 8” of Positive Ease

Construction Notes for your crochet vest

1. This vest is worked in one section with 2 separate pieces made.

2. The panels are then joined together to create an armhole opening and opened front part.

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Instructions for the Portobello Crochet Vest Pattern

Make 2
Each panel should measure approximately 8.5” (9.5”, 10.5”, 11.5”, 12.5”, 13.5”, 12.5”, 13.5”, 14.5”)”

With A, Chain 148 (148, 148, 162, 162, 162, 178, 178, 178)

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd Ch from hook and in each Ch across, turn. 146 (146, 146, 160, 160, 160, 176, 176, 176) hdc

Row 2: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc across until the last st, dc in last st, turn. 72 (72, 72, 79, 79, 79, 87, 87, 87) xdc, 2 dc.

Rows 3 – 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12): Rep row 2

Fasten off A, join B

Rows 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) – 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19): Rep row 2

Fasten off B, join A

Rows 12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) – 16 (18, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30): Rep row 2

Row 17 (19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31): Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn. 146 (146, 146, 160, 160, 160, 176, 176, 176) hdc

Edging

You can use color specific to each edge or go with the same color when working on the edges.
Crocheting around the whole panel.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around, aim for 2 sc in each dc/ch sp and (sc, ch 2, sc) at each corner, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, (sc, ch 2, sc) at each corner, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.

Fasten off

Your panel should measure approximately = 8.5” (9.5”, 10.5”, 11.5”, 12.5”, 13.5”, 12.5”, 13.5”, 14.5”)

To join

Place both panels beside each other.

Join color A with a sl st to the edge of any of the panels.
Using either a darning needing or a crochet hook with mattress st or sl st, join the first 60 (60, 60, 72, 72, 72, 78, 78, 78) sts, the parts marked read in the photo above.

Fasten off.

Leave the remaining sts unjoined.

Side seam and armhole

Fold the panel into two, as shown in the photo below, and turn to the wrong side.

Measure 7.5 (8, 8, 8.5, 8.5, 9, 9, 9.5, 10)” from the shoulder tip downwards.
Using either darning needing or a crochet hook with mattress st or sl st, join the sides together.
Fasten off