You’re going to love this crochet pattern for the Striped Crochet Vest.
It’s an easy pattern, with sizes from XS to 5XL.
This pattern is a great crochet sweater vest to wear during the colder season and perfect to crochet during fall. With a shirt or top, with jeans or a skirt.
Make this women’s crochet vest in one solid colorway or with the stripes as suggested.
Find more: Women’s Vest FREE Crochet Patterns.
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About the Striped Crochet Vest Pattern
Great crochet vest pattern in sizes XS to 5XL. It’s a striped sweater vest pattern, but can easily be made in one solid color as well.
The bottom edge features a classic split crochet ribbing, that is also repeated for the armholes and neckline.
Amazing women’s crochet vest that can be used throughout the fall & winter season.
Try this easy crochet pattern and enjoy wearing this crochet vest with jeans and a shirt, or styled as you prefer.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Lion Brand – Wool-Ease in color Grey Heather (CA), Denim (CB) & Fisherman (CC)
- Weight
- 4 Medium Yarn
- Fiber
- 80% acrylic, 20% wool
Yarn amount needed:
| Color | Skeins | Grams | Meters | Yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size XS | ||||
| Color A | 2 | 136 | 289 | 316 |
| Color B | 1 | 80 | 170 | 186 |
| Color C | 2 | 105 | 223 | 244 |
| Total | 5 | 321 | 682 | 746 |
| Size S | ||||
| Color A | 2 | 147 | 312 | 341 |
| Color B | 2 | 87 | 185 | 202 |
| Color C | 2 | 115 | 243 | 265 |
| Total | 6 | 349 | 740 | 808 |
| Size M | ||||
| Color A | 2 | 163 | 345 | 377 |
| Color B | 2 | 98 | 207 | 226 |
| Color C | 2 | 128 | 271 | 296 |
| Total | 6 | 389 | 823 | 899 |
| Size L | ||||
| Color A | 3 | 174 | 369 | 404 |
| Color B | 2 | 105 | 221 | 242 |
| Color C | 2 | 137 | 290 | 317 |
| Total | 7 | 416 | 880 | 963 |
| Size XL | ||||
| Color A | 3 | 190 | 402 | 439 |
| Color B | 2 | 113 | 240 | 263 |
| Color C | 2 | 148 | 314 | 343 |
| Total | 7 | 451 | 956 | 1045 |
| Size 2XL | ||||
| Color A | 3 | 204 | 433 | 474 |
| Color B | 2 | 122 | 259 | 283 |
| Color C | 2 | 159 | 337 | 369 |
| Total | 7 | 485 | 1029 | 1126 |
| Size 3XL | ||||
| Color A | 3 | 215 | 454 | 497 |
| Color B | 2 | 128 | 272 | 297 |
| Color C | 3 | 166 | 352 | 385 |
| Total | 8 | 509 | 1078 | 1179 |
| Size 4XL | ||||
| Color A | 3 | 231 | 488 | 534 |
| Color B | 2 | 137 | 290 | 318 |
| Color C | 3 | 177 | 375 | 410 |
| Total | 8 | 545 | 1153 | 1262 |
| Size 5XL | ||||
| Color A | 3 | 241 | 511 | 559 |
| Color B | 2 | 143 | 303 | 331 |
| Color C | 3 | 184 | 390 | 427 |
| Total | 8 | 568 | 1204 | 1317 |
One skein is 85 grams · 180 meters · 197 yards.
Gauge
Measured over double crochet stitches crocheted in rows:
14 stitches & 9 rows per 10 cm / 4".
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measures at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 9 sizes, where the different sizes are given in parenthesis like this: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL. If just one number is given, it applies to all sizes. I recommend that you highlight or circle the size you’re making before you begin to make the pattern easier to follow. Size adjustments are added under the heading “Sizes & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
- This vest crochet pattern is worked from the bottom up, in 2 parts, front & back. First the body, then the armhole to shoulder, then the shoulder on each side. After that the front and back are seamed together. Finally you crochet the neck edging & shoulder edgings.
Sizes and Measurements
| Sizes | Bust/Waist/Hip Circumference | Arm Opening | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 85.5 cm / 33.7 inches | 49 cm / 19.3 inches | 64.5 cm / 25.4 inches |
| S | 94.5 cm / 37.1 inches | 51 cm / 20 inches | 64.5 cm / 25.4 inches |
| M | 105.5 cm / 41.6 inches | 52.5 cm / 20.8 inches | 64.5 cm / 25.4 inches |
| L | 114.5 cm / 45 inches | 56.5 cm / 22.2 inches | 64.5 cm / 25.4 inches |
| XL | 125.5 cm / 49.5 inches | 60 cm / 23.6 inches | 64.5 cm / 25.4 inches |
| 2XL | 137 cm / 54 inches | 62 cm / 24.3 inches | 64.5 cm / 25.4 inches |
| 3XL | 145.5 cm / 57.4 inches | 63.5 cm / 25.1 inches | 64.5 cm / 25.4 inches |
| 4XL | 157 cm / 61.9 inches | 69 cm / 27.2 inches | 64.5 cm / 25.4 inches |
| 5XL | 165.5 cm / 65.2 inches | 72.5 cm / 28.6 inches | 64.5 cm / 25.4 inches |
Size Notes
- This crochet pattern is written to have a standard fitting body, that means 5-10 cm / 2-4” positive ease. Learn more about mastering ease in crochet garments.
- The arm opening is written to have a oversized fit, that means 15 cm / 6” positive ease.
Size Adjustments
- Adjust bust/waist/hip measurement: Go up / down in size or add/reduce stitches two at a time. Note, adding/reducing stitches affect arm opening. And you should be prepared to make adjustments there as well.
- Adjust arm opening: Can be done many ways. You can adjust how many rows you work on from armhole to shoulder. You can adjust how many stitches you leave unworked when you start the armhole to shoulder part. Finally you can decrease more/less on the first row of shoulder edging.
- Length: Add/reduce the numbers you work total.
Abbreviations
- beg = beginning
- BPdc = back post double crochet
- CA = color A
- CB = color B
- CC = contrasting color / color C
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- dc2tog = double crochet 2 together
- FPdc = front post double crochet
- FSC = foundation single crochet
- prev = previous
- rep = repeat
- RS = right side
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
- WS = wrong side
- yo = yarn over
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
Foundation Single Crochet Stitch (FSC)
Step 1: Ch 2 st.
Step 2: Insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop. Yo and pull through first loop (making “chain”). Yo and pull through both loops on hook.
Step 3: Insert hook into prev“chain” you made (It should look like you go through a resemblance of a “normal” st, with 2 strands of yarn), pull up a loop, yo and pull through first loop (making “chain”). Yo and pull through both loops on hook.
Repeat step 3 until you’ve made enough stitches.
*2nd ch in step 1 makes 1 st, step 2 makes 1st & every time step 3 is repeated you make 1 st.
Front Post Double Crochet Stitch (FPdc)
This stitch is crocheted around the post of the stitch.
Yo, insert your hook from front to back between the prev st & the st you’re working, & bring it to the front again between the st you’re working & the next st, yo & pull up a loop, you have 3 loops on the hook, yo & pull through 2 of the 3 loops, yo and pull through the 2 last loops.
Back Post Double Crochet Stitch (BPdc)
This stitch is crocheted around the post of the stitch.
Yo, insert your hook from back to front between the previous stitch & the stitch you’re working, & bring it to the back again between the stitch you’re working & the next stitch, yo & pull up a loop, you have 3 loops on the hook, yo & pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through the 2 last loops.
Crochet Together 2 Double Crochet Stitches (dc2tog)
*Yarn over, draw up a loop from place given, yarn over, pull through 2 loops*, repeat from *to* 1 time, yarn over, draw through all loops on hook.
Techniques You Will Need
Changing Color With Different Color on Different Rows
When working with different colors on different rows, you’ll never finish the last stitch on the last row with one color, with the color you where working with.
Do all the steps of the stitch, then leave the last step unworked. Yarn over with the color for the next st & pull yarn through.
Repeat this for every row you change colors to make the color changes look beautiful.
Instructions for the Striped Crochet Vest Pattern
Color Changes
Follow the chart below for color changes.
Front & Back Panel
Make 1 front & 1 back.
Hip to Armhole
With CA, make 60 (66) 74 (80) 88 (96) 102 (110) 116 stitches using the FSC method.
Row 1 (with CA) (RS): Dc 1 in 1st st (no ch), dc 1 in each st across, turn (=60 (66) 74 (80) 88 (96) 102 (110) 116 st).
Row 2 (with CA) (WS): Dc 1 in 1st st (no ch), *FPdc 1 in next st, BPdc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dc 1 in last st, turn (=60 (66) 74 (80) 88 (96) 102 (110) 116 st).
Row 3-6 (with CA): Rep row 1.
Row 7 – row 37 (with color changes as given above): Rep row 1.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Armhole to shoulder
Row 38 (with color changes as given above): Skip 11 (13) 15 (17) 20 (23) 26 (29) 32 st. Attach yarn in next st, dc 1 in each st across until you have 11 (13) 15 (17) 20 (23) 26 (29) 32 st left, turn (= 38 (40) 44 (46) 48 (50) 50 (52) 52 st).
Row 39 – 56 (with color changes as given above): Dc 1 in 1st st (no ch), dc 1 in each st across, turn (= 38 (40) 44 (46) 48 (50) 50 (52) 52 st).
Continue directly on “shoulder 1”.
Shoulder 1
Row 57 (with CC): Dc 1 in 1st st (no ch), dc 1 in the next 5 (6) 7 (8) 8 (8) 8 (8) 8 st, turn (=6 (7) 8 (9) 9 (9) 9 (9) 9 st).
Row 58 (with CC): Repeat row 57.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Shoulder 2
Count 26 (26) 28 (28) 30 (32) 32 (34) 34 st from where you cut yarn on “shoulder 1”. Start working row 57 in next st.
Row 57 (with CC): Dc 1 in 1st st (no ch), dc 1 in the next 5 (6) 7 (8) 8 (8) 8 (8) 8 st, turn (=6 (7) 8 (9) 9 (9) 9 (9) 9 st).
Row 58 (with CC): Repeat row 57.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
When you’re finished crocheting you have 2 parts.
- Seam the front and back together along the sides from row 7 to row 37. If you prefer a visible seam like in the photos, use the flat slip stitch join method.
- Seam the front and back together over the shoulders 6 (7) 7 (9) 9 (9) 9 (9) 9 stitches.
Shoulder edging
Use color A.
Repeat on both sides.
Worked in rounds on the right side of the work.
Attach yarn in the middle under the arm.
Round 1: dc2tog in the next 10 (12) 14 (14) 16 (20) 24 (24) 26 dc left unworked on body, dc 1 in the next – (-) – (2) 3 (2) 1 (4) 5 st left unworked on the body, dc 1 in each dc row made on “armhole to shoulder” & “shoulder”, dc 1 in the next – (-) – (2) 3 (2) 1 (4) 5 st left unworked on the body, dc2tog in the next 10 (12) 14 (14) 16 (20) 24 (24) 26 dc left unworked on body, sl st in top of ch 2 from beg of round (= 54 (56) 58 (62) 66 (68) 70 (76) 80 st).
Round 2:Ch 2 (counts as 1 st), *FPdc 1 in next st, BPdc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, FPdc 1 in next st, sl st in top of ch 2 from beg of round (= 54 (56) 58 (62) 66 (68) 70 (76) 80 st).
Round 3: Repeat round 2.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Neckline Edging
Use color A.
Worked in rounds on the right side of the work.
Attach yarn in the back left corner.
Round 1: *dc 1 in each dc row made on shoulder 1 and 2, dc 1 in each st from row 56 on main part*, repeat from *to* once, sl st in 1st st, (= 60 (60) 64 (64) 68 (72) 72 (76) 76 st).
Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 st), *FPdc 1 in next st, BPdc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, FPdc 1 in next st, sl st in top of ch 2 from beg of round (= 60 (60) 64 (64) 68 (72) 72 (76) 76 st).
Round 3: Repeat round 2.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
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