Free Heatherly Easy Crochet Vest

A unisex, texture-rich vest designed by Briana K Designs. Fits infants through Adult 5X.

Pattern Overview

• Skill Level: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate
• Sizing: 18 sizes, from 1–3 months to Adult 5X
• Construction: Worked in two flat panels (Front & Back), seamed at shoulders and sides, finished with ribbing.
• Fit: Designed with 2–3″ positive ease; size down for a more fitted look.

Materials & Supplies

• Yarn:WeCrochet Heatherly Sport (80% Acrylic, 20% Merino Wool; 328 yds/100 g)
  • Tip: If your yarn is in a hank, use a yarn swift and winder to make a cake.
• Crochet Hooks:
  • F (3.75 mm) – main body
  • D (3.25 mm) – ribbing
• Gauge: 19 sts × 15 rows = 4×4″ in the established 4-row repeat
• Yardage:
  • Child: 200–675 yds
  • Adult: 720–1850 yds

Special Stitches & Notes

• Stacked Single Crochet (Stsc): Creates a clean edge without chains.
  How to work:
  1. Do not chain. Insert hook into next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through both loops.
  2. Insert hook into the vertical bar directly below the stitch just made, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through both loops.
• Ribbing Tension: If ribbing puckers, loosen tension or switch to a slightly larger hook.

Pattern Instructions

1. Back Panel – Bottom

1. Using F (3.75 mm), chain:
   40 (48, 52, 56, 62) (66, 72, 74, 78); 82 (94, 100, 110, 116) (124, 132, 142, 152)
2. Set-Up Row (RS): Sc in first ch from hook and across. Turn.
3. Row 1: Sc in first 2 sts, ch 1, skip 1, sc in next; repeat across. Turn.
4. Rows 2–3: Repeat Row 1.
5. Row 4: Stsc in first, 2 dc in next ch space, skip 1, 2 dc in next ch space; repeat until last 2 sts, skip 1, dc in last. Turn.
6. Repeats: Continue Rows 1–4 for 3–14 more times depending on size. Adjust length by adding/removing 4-row repeats.

2. Back Panel – Armholes & Shoulders

1. Row 1 (WS): Skip 3–20 sts (depending on size), attach yarn, work pattern to leave the same number of stitches unworked at end. Turn.
2. Repeats: Continue established pattern for 2–10 more rows.
3. Shoulders: Divide stitches for First Shoulder and Second Shoulder. Work each shoulder separately for 3–4 rows to form the neck opening.

3. Front Panel – V-Neck Shaping

1. Repeat Back Bottom instructions for front.
2. Armholes: Shape as on the back.
3. V-Neck Decreases:
   • Row 4 (toward neck): Stsc in first stitch, work 2 dc pattern until last 3 sts, dc in next, skip 1, dc in last. (1 st decreased)
   • Rows 1–3 (toward neck): Work pattern until last 2 sts, sc2tog. Turn.

4. Finishing & Assembly

1. Blocking: Recommended before seaming to correct stitch slant.
2. Seaming: With RS facing out, use a yarn needle to seam shoulders and sides.
3. Ribbing:
   • Use D (3.25 mm) hook.
   • Bottom: Attach yarn, ch 6–16 (depending on size), sc in back loop only (BLO) around bottom edge. Slip stitch to join.
   • Armholes & V-Neck: Repeat BLO sc ribbing. For V-neck, tack down the overlapping center at the point using a yarn needle.
4. Finishing: Weave in all ends.

Your Heatherly Easy Crochet Vest is ready to wear!