Best Dressed Vest

Vests are back!

You might love 'em, you might hate 'em....but you can't get away from them!

Sweater vests are making a comeback and I'm loving it!


I wanted to design this sweater vest as simple as possible.

It's very easy and perfect for beginners. 


The very first date I went on with my husband....we actually dressed the same.....and WORE VESTS! 😂


Adorbs! #meanttobe


Before we get into the pattern, I need to talk about this crazy soft chunky yarn.

Biggo is the yarn you've always wanted!  

(**update: Biggo is sadly discontinued, a great alternative is Swish Bulky)

It's a super soft blend of Superwash Merino and nylon in a bulky weight.


Making an entire blanket or an oversized sweater 

in this would be so cozy to curl up in.

Want some? Click HERE to fill you cart!

(**update: Biggo is sadly discontinued, a great alternative is Swish Bulky)


Notes before you begin:

  • Chain 2 at the beginning of each row does NOT count as the first DC in that row.
  • The front and back panel are identical and worked up first, then seamed at the shoulders and sides.
  • The ribbing around the arm and neck are worked up separately and attached to the vest
  • I made a size small (shown in all pictures).
  • Keep in mind this yarn will stretch with multiple wears, I would suggest sizing down. (you can contact me and let me know how many inches wide you'd like your panel and I can calculate for you, sizes below are suggestions, you know best how you would like it to fit.)
  • Please email anytime with questions: oth crochet nook [at] gmail [dot] com

OTH Crochet Nook Pattern: Best Dressed Vest

Yarn: Biggo in Rabbit Heather < Use: 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7) skeins >

**update: Biggo is sadly discontinued, a great alternative is Swish Bulky

Hook: 8.00mm (M) Furls Ergonomic Wooden Crochet Hook 

Notions: Scissors, Stitch Markers, Measuring Tape, Tapestry Needle


Abbreviations:

Sts: Stitches

SC: Single Crochet

DC: Double Crochet

BLO: Back Loop Only

Ch: Chain

Sl St: Slip Stitch

WS: Wrong Side

RS: Right Side


Gauge: 8 sts wide x 5 rows tall in double crochets = 4"

*The sizing guide follows size XS(S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL). 


Measurements inches:


To fit Bust: 30 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)"

Panel Width: 16(17,18, 20, 22, 24, 26)"

Length: 17(18, 20, 22, 23, 23, 24)" (includes ribbing)


Panel (make 2 alike):

Ribbing

Ch 7.

*Note: you can make the ribbing thicker by increasing your initial chain #

Row 1: SC in 2nd from hook. SC in the next 5 sts. Turn. (6)

Row 2: Ch 1. SC BLO in every stitch. Turn. (6)

Repeat Row 2  until Row 30(32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)

*Note: you can continue ribbing and hold it up against where it will sit on your body - most likely on your waist - and complete as many rows you need)

**Now continue pattern on top of of the ribbing**

Row 1: DC in every stitch on top of the ribbing (this will be equal to how many rows you completed in your ribbing, for example: 32 rows in your ribbing, will be 32 DC across). Turn.  <30(32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)>

Row 2: Ch 2. DC in every stitch until end of the row. Turn.

Repeat Row 2  until Row 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 12, 13).

Sl st.

Fasten off.

Shaping armhole on panel:

Join yarn at 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5)th stitch.

Row 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 13, 14): DC across, leaving the last 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) stitches unworked. Turn.

Repeat Row 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 13, 14) until Row 16 (17, 20, 22, 24, 24, 25)


*You can add/remove rows to make your vest longer/shorter.

Do not fasten off!  We will now begin the shoulder shaping.

Row 17 (18, 21, 23, 25, 25, 26): Ch 2. DC in the next 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11). Turn.

Repeat Row 17 (18, 21, 23, 25, 25, 26) once more.

Sl st.

Fasten off.

Now attach yarn to other side of panel (shape other shoulder): Ch 2. DC in the next 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11).

Repeat once more.

Sl st.

Fasten off.


Seaming:

Lay both panels on top of each other.

Seam shoulders using a whip stitch.


Seam sides up to Row 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 12, 13) + bottom ribbing using a whip stitch.

Once this seaming is complete, this is the wrong side of the vest.


Ribbing for arm (make 2 alike):

Ch 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5).

Row 1: SC in 2nd from hook. SC in all sts until end of the row. Turn. 

Row 2: Ch 1. SC BLO in every stitch. Turn. 

Repeat Row 2  until Row 32(34, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)

Now attach the ribbing to each arm using a whip stitch on the WS of the vest.



Ribbing for collar:

Ch 3.

Row 1: SC in 2nd from hook. SC in the next 1 st. Turn. (2)

Row 2: Ch 1. SC BLO in every stitch. Turn. (2)

Repeat Row 2  until Row 36(40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)

*Note: you can make the ribbing thicker by increasing your initial chain #, this will create a higher collar or even better - a turtle neck!

Now attach the ribbing to the collar using a whip stitch on the WS of the panel.


Weave in all ends, turn inside out!

All done!

Check out your Best Dressed Vest!


I'd love to see yours!

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