So, I don’t have to much words to say in this post, but I hope that you will find some cute patterns in this bundle and you will want to try to make something beautiful with it them.
If you like the idea to just put something on to complete your look, this is for you. I love it and is also easy to make. I used for this vest the stitch with circles and a mercerized cotton
or any cotton 8/4 for which the recommended hook is 2.5 mm
This pattern is for sizes from S to 1X, but I will give you the instructions you will need to make this summer crocheted vest even if you want to use another type of yarn.
So, we will make 3 panels: 1 Back side and 2 front sides.
All 3 panels are identical, so once you have one done, all you have to do is to repeat the same with the next 2. Then assemble the 3 pieces and done. What is important is that the length of the chain is the length of your vest.
So chain as many stitches as you need to get to the desired length. Then start to make the stitch with circle and make as many rows as you need to get to the desired width.
Knowing that is easy now to make this vest with any type of yarn. Materials that I used
Mercerized cotton
2.5 mm crochet hook (try with B or C US size)
Tapestry needle
You will need approximate
For size S – 700 m (765 Yd) or 175 grams of yarn
For size M – 800 m (875 Yd) or 200 grams
For sizes L and XL – 900 m (985 Yd) or between 225 – 250 grams of yarn
* This yardage are approximated for a cotton thread size 5.Gauge 23 Double crochet = 10 cm ( 4 “) 10 rows in double crochet = 10 cm (4”)
Abbreviations used in this pattern:
Ch – chain
St(s) – stitch(es)
Dc – double crochet
For all sizes I let the same length, 57 cm without stretching and 62 after washing and steam the vest.
So begin with 176 sts. If you want your vest to be longer or shorter, add or cut sts, but remember that you will need a multiple of 8.
Row 1
Start with the 7th st from the hook. [2 dc wide (2 dc worked together with 2 ch between them), ch 2, skip 2, 1 V st in the next st, ch 2] repeat this section to the end of the row, ending with 2 dc wide, ch 2, skip 2, 1 dc in the last stitch. Turn
Row 2
3 turning ch, [ch 5, skip (ch 2, 2 dc wide, ch 2), 1 dc in first dc of the V st, ch 2, 1 dc in the second dc of the V st, ch 5, ] – repeat the section to the end of the row, ending with ch 5 and 1 dc in the 3rd st of the turning chain. Turn
Row 3
3 turning ch, [ch 2, 1 V st in the 3rd st of the ch 5 from the previous row, ch 2, 2 dc wide (first dc in the next dc, second in the next one)] – repeat this section to the end of the row, ending with ch 2, 1 V st in the 3rd ch of the ch 5, ch 2n 1 dc in the 3rd st of the turning chain. Turn
Row 4
Ch 5, [ 1 dc in first dc of the V st, ch 2, 1 dc in the second dc of the V st, skip (ch 2, 2 dc wide, ch 2), ch 5] repeat the section to the end of the row, ending with 1 dc in first dc of the last V st, ch 2, 1 dc in the second dc of the V st, ch 2, skip 2, 1 dc in the 3rd st of the turning ch. Turn. Now repeat these 4 rows until you have in total:
For size S – 35 rows
For size M – 39 rows
For sizes L, XL – 41 rows
Now one panel is done. Repeat the same with the next 2. After finishing the 3 panels is time for assembling. Sew the sides edges to the armpit. Let for the arm hole:
For sizes S, M – 20 cm (64 sts)
For sizes L,XL – 23 cm (74 sts)
Now sew the shoulder. Between 5 and 10 cm on each shoulder as you like it. Make a border all over the vest edges in single crochet for 2 rows, or you cam make another stitch if you want. And this is it. An easy and beautiful summer crocheted vest. You can purchase the easy printable pdf version of this pattern here.
or
Ravelry I love it. Bellow you will find the video tutorial.
Hope you liked this pattern and you will give it a try. Enjoy crochet!
In today’ s post I want to show you how to join yarn. I found 3 simple methods, so easy and not to much time consuming and I wanted to share them with you.
You can use one of this 3 methods, when you want to join 2 strands of yarn and you need a strong and tiny knot.
You can use this methods when you finish one skein of yarn and have to join a new one. You may also try this methods on changing colors and you can say goodbye to wave in ends.
Method 1
Square knot
Step 1
Lay the 2 ends of yarn in X, one over the other, then wrap one end underneath the other.
Step 2
Wrap the other end the same as the first one.
Step 3
Now tie the 2 strands together with one simple knot.
Step 4
Grab the both ends and pull to tie the knot.
Step 5
Cut the ends as close the knot as you can.
Method 2
Weaver’s knot
Step 1
With one end of yarn make a loop.
Step 2
Insert the second end of yarn trough the loop and then underneath the end of the first yarn.
Step 3
Insert the end of the second yarn trough the loop again.
Step 4
Grab the both ends and pull to tie the knot.
Step 5
Cut the ends.
Method 3
Magic knot
This will be perfect if you have a slippery yarn.
Step 1
Lay both strands of yarn one on top of other, with the ends in opposite direction. Then make a simple knot with each end.
Step 2
Grab the ends end pull to tie the knots. Then let the ends apart and pull only the strand of yarn. The knots will come closer.
Step 3
Cut the ends.
I hope you will find this 3 methods on how to join yarn useful and will help you in your crochet projects.
Bellow you will also find the video tutorial.
Hope you liked this post too and don’t forget to Enjoy Crochet!
Now repeat these 4 rows until you have in total:
I love it. Bellow you will find the video tutorial.
