Free Alice Cabled Vest Pattern

Pattern Description:

The Alice Cabled Vest is a warm, stylish layering piece featuring eye-catching crochet textures.

Designed with a swirling cable and Diamond Stitch panel, it creates a rich, dimensional look while remaining comfortable and close-fitting.

This beginner-friendly yet skill-building pattern lets crocheters practice post stitches and structured shaping.

Made in Lion Brand Basic Stitch yarn, the vest is durable, stretchy, and perfect for everyday cold-weather wear.

Yarn: Lion Brand Basic Stitch (185yds/ 100g). The designer chose this yarn because it has a bit of stretch and sheen, and is machine washable.
Color/Quantity: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8) balls of Prism.
Hook: US Size H/8 (5.0mm) crochet hook.
Other Materials: Yarn needle and scissors are required.

Sizes: The pattern includes sizes Xs (Sm, Med, Lg, 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x).
Fit: The vest is close-fitted; if you prefer a looser fit, you should choose one size larger. The size small is shown in the pattern photo.
Bust Measurements (inches): 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62).
Gauge: 14 stitches (sts) x 10 rows equals 4 inches in pattern stitch rows 1-4. This gauge was measured across a series of several rows repeating rows 1-4.

Row 1 (WS): Ch 2, dc in next 10 (14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, 35, 38) sts, bpdc around next 4 sts, dc in next 9 sts, bpdc around next 6 sts, dc in next 9 sts, bpdc around next 4 sts, dc in next 10 (14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, 35, 38) sts, turn.
Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, sc in next 10 (14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, 35, 38) sts, fphdc around next 4 sts, sc in next 2 sts, FPtr2tog around 1st and next fptr below, sc in next 3 sts, FPtr2tog around last fptr worked and next fptr below, sc in next 2 sts*, skip next 3 sts, fptr around next 3 sts, working in front fptr around each skipped st, repeat from to , fphdc around next 4 sts, sc in next 10 (14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, 35, 38) sts, turn. Note: On first use, FPtr2tog is worked into the dc row below.
Row 3: Repeat Row 1.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in next 10 (14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, 35, 38) sts, fphdc around next 4 sts, fptr around 1st FPtr2tog below, sc in next 3 sts, FPtr2tog around last fptr worked and next fptr below, sc in next 3 sts, fptr around last FPtr2tog worked, fpdc around next 6 sts; repeat from to , fphdc around next 4 sts, sc in next 10 (14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, 35, 38) sts, turn.

Row 1: Ch 11, working in BLO, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across – 10 sc. Turn.
Rows 2–52 (60, 66, 74, 80, 88, 94, 102, 108)
Ch 1, sc BLO across, turn.
Row 53 (61, 67, 75, 81, 89, 95, 103, 109)
Rotate work. Sc evenly across row ends – 52 (60, 66, 74, 80, 88, 94, 102, 108) sc. Turn.

Row 1 (WS): Work Pattern Stitch Row 1.
Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, sc in 10 (14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, 35, 38), fphdc around next 4 sts, skip 2 sts of previous row, fptr around 3rd st of Row 1, sc in next 3 sts, FPtr2tog around last fptr worked and skip 3 sc of Row 1, finish FPtr2tog around next sc, sc in next 3 sts, fptr around last fptr worked*, fpdc around next 6 sts; repeat from to , fphdc around next 4 sts, sc in 10 (14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, 35, 38) sts, turn.

Work Pattern Stitch Rows 1–4 repeatedly until entire Back Panel measures:

9.5 (10, 10, 9.5, 9.5, 9, 8.5, 8.5, 8)” including hem, ending after Pattern Stitch Rows 2 and 3.

Fasten off, skip next 8 sts, join in 9th st.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in 2 (6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), fphdc around next 4 sts, fptr around 1st FPtr2tog below, sc 3, FPtr2tog around last fptr worked & next fptr, sc 3, fptr around last FPtr2tog*, fpdc around next 6 sts; repeat from to , fphdc around next 4 sts, sc in 2 (6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), leaving last 8 sts unworked, turn.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 2, dc in 2 (6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), bpdc around 4 sts, dc 9, bpdc 6, dc 9, bpdc 4, dc in 2 (6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in 2 (6…30), fphdc 4, sc 2, FPtr2tog, sc 3, FPtr2tog, sc 2*, skip 3 sts, fptr 3, working in front fptr around skipped sts; repeat to , fphdc 4, sc in 2 (6…30), turn.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2.

Repeat Rows 1–4 until armhole measures:

6.5 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5)”, ending on a RS row. Fasten off.

Work Hem and Body exactly as for Back Panel.

Fasten off, skip next 8 sts, join in 9th st.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in 2 (6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), fphdc 4, fptr around 1st FPtr2tog below, sc 3, FPtr2tog, sc 3, fptr around last FPtr2tog*, fphdc around next 3 sts, leaving remainder unworked — 18 (22, 25, 29, 32, 36, 39, 43, 46) sts. Turn.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 2, bpdc 3, dc 9, bpdc 4, dc in 2 (6…30), turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in 2 (6…30), fphdc 4, sc 2, FPtr2tog, sc 3, FPtr2tog*, sc 2, fphdc 3, turn.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1–4 to same armhole length as Back Panel.
Fasten off.

Join in next fpdc left unworked at center cable.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 2, fphdc 3, fptr around first FPtr2tog below, sc 3, FPtr2tog, sc 3, fptr around last FPtr2tog*, fphdc 4, sc 2 (6…30), leaving remainder, turn – 18 (22, 25, 29, 32, 36, 39, 43, 46) sts.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 2, dc 2 (6…30), bpdc 4, dc 9, bpdc 3, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2, fphdc 3, sc 2, FPtr2tog, sc 3, FPtr2tog, sc 2*, fphdc 4, sc 2 (6…30), turn.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1–4 until armhole equals Back Panel. Fasten off.

Row 1: Attach yarn at inside bottom of neckline. Ch 1, place 3 sc in each ch-2 at start of every other row. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across – 8 sc. Sl st in next 2 sc of collar edging. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, skip next 2 sl sts, sc BLO 8, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc BLO 8, sl st in next 2 sc on edging, turn.
Repeat: Repeat Rows 3–4 around neckline. Fasten off and tack outer collar edges to shape V-neck.

Join at underarm.