A beginner-friendly vest designed to resemble high-end boutique fashion. The piece is worked side-to-side in one main rectangle, with shaping added for the arm openings and ribbed collar sections.
Pattern Overview
- Skill Level: Beginner +
- Finished Bust Circumference:
XS (34”), S (38”), M (42”), L/XL (46”) - Gauge: Approximately 6 stitches and 4 rows = 4” in single crochet
(Gauge is approximate due to the nature of faux fur yarn.)
Materials
- Hook: US Size P (11.5 mm)
- Yarn: Lion Brand Go For Faux
(Shown in Pomeranian, Mink, or Chinchilla)- XS/S: 5 skeins
- M: 6 skeins
- L/XL: 7 skeins
- Notions: Scissors, tapestry needle
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sc blo – single crochet in back loop only
- tr – treble crochet
Pattern Instructions
Follow sizing in parentheses: (XS, S, M, L/XL)
1. First Collar Section
Foundation: Ch (37, 38, 39, 39).
Row 1:
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Stitch count: (36, 37, 38, 38).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc blo in each st across.
Rows 3 – (11, 13, 14, 15):
Repeat Row 2 to complete the first collar section.
2. First Arm Opening Shaping
You will now partially work across the row to create the arm opening.
Row 1: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first 9 sts only. Leave remaining stitches unworked.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each of the 9 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, turn. Sc in each of the 9 sts.
Then ch (10, 11, 11, 12).
Skip the same number of stitches on the previous full row (from the collar section).
Tr in the next stitch after the skipped stitches and in each remaining stitch across to the end.
You should now be back to a total of:
(36, 37, 38, 38) stitches, including chain stitches.
3. Center Back Section
Row 1: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across.
Rows 2 – (11, 11, 13, 15):
Repeat Row 1.
Fit Adjustment Tip
Many makers find the suggested number of back rows slightly narrow.
Measure across your back as you go and add extra rows here if needed so the vest comfortably reaches your second arm.
4. Second Arm Opening Shaping
Repeat the same process as the first arm opening.
Row 1: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first 9 sts only.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each of the 9 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, turn. Sc in each of the 9 sts.
Ch (10, 11, 11, 12).
Skip the same number of stitches from the previous full row.
Tr in the next stitch and in each stitch across to the end.
You should again have:
(36, 37, 38, 38) stitches.
5. Second Collar Section
Row 1:
Ch 1, turn.
Sc blo in each stitch until you reach the chain stitches.
Sc in each chain stitch.
Sc blo in each remaining stitch to the end.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc blo in each stitch across.
Rows 3 – (11, 13, 14, 15):
Repeat Row 2.
Finish:
Fasten off and weave in ends with a tapestry needle.
Helpful Tips for Working with Faux Fur Yarn
- Feel your stitches: The yarn hides stitch definition. Use your fingers to locate the next stitch.
- Work slowly: This yarn is difficult to frog (rip back).
- Expect shedding while crocheting: Minor shedding during construction is normal.
- Back loop alternative: If locating the back loop is too difficult, you may use regular sc instead. The collar will be slightly less ribbed but still functional.
