Uniquely Cropped
This vest will see lots of use, great over a cute short sleeve top for fall or paired with a long sleeve shirt for winter. The cropped V neck style is very flattering to any body type. This pattern is available in sizes XS thru XL.
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YARN
Unique by Lion Brand in Passion Fruit 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins
218 yards (327, 327, 436, 436 yards)
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MATERIALS
US M13/ 9.00mm hook
Yarn needle to finish
DIFFICULTY
Easy
FINISHED SIZE(S)
Chest 28” (33”, 38”, 43”, 48”)
GAUGE
10sts and 5rows = 4”
STITCH GUIDE
st(s) = stitch(es), sp(s) = space(es), dc = double crochet, WS = wrong side, RS = right side
SPECIAL STITCHES
FDC– foundation double crochet (tutorial HERE)
Chain 3 (counts as 1st fdc). Yarn over and insert hook in 3rd chain from hook. *Yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 1 loop creating a sl st, (this is an important step but easy to forget). Yarn over again and pull through first two loops on hook (two loops remaining). Yarn over again and pull through last two loops on hook. This completes the second fdc (remember your 1st ch3 counted as the 1st fdc). To stitch the next fdc, yarn over and insert the hook into the sl st made in the 2nd fdc and repeat from *
Vst– V Stitch
1dc. Ch2. 1dc in one st
NOTES
- Pattern is written in size XS. Changes for S, M, L and XL are in parenthesis.
- Ch3 counts as first dc
- Last st(s) of every row will be placed in top of the Ch3
- Pattern is designed with zero ease and is designed to fit snug
PATTERN
FRONT
Row 1: FDC 37 (43, 49, 55, 61). WS
Row 2: Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the next st and every st across. <37 (43, 49, 55, 61)>
Row 3: Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the first st. Skip 2sts. *Vst in the next st. Skip 2sts. Repeat from * until last remaining st. 2dc in the last dc. <2dc, 11 (13, 15, 17, 19) Vsts, 2dc>
Row 4: Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the first st. Vst in every Vst across. 2dc in the last dc.
Rows 5 thru 9 (9, 10, 10, 11): Repeat row 4
Row 10 (10, 11, 11, 12): Ch3 and turn. 1d in the first st. Vst in each of the next 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) Vsts. 2dc in the next Vst.
Row 11 (11, 12, 12, 13): Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the same st. Vst in each of the next 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) Vsts. 2dc in the last st.
Row 12 (12, 13, 13, 14): Turn. Sl st in every dc and ch until your reach the ch-2 sp of the 2nd (2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 4th) Vst. Ch3 and 1dc in the same Ch2. Vst in each of the next 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) Vsts. 2dc in the last dc.
Row 13 (13, 14, 14, 15): Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the next Vst. Vst in each of the next 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) Vsts. 2dc in the last dc.
Row 14 (14, 15, 15, 16): Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the first st. Vst in each of the next 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) Vsts. 2dc in the last dc.
Row 15 (15, 16, 16, 17): Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the next Vst. Vst in each of the next 1 (2, 2, 3, 3) Vsts. 2dc in the last dc.
Small ONLY
Row 16: Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the first. Vst in the next Vst. 2dc in the last dc.
Row 17: Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the first st. Vst in the next Vst. 2dc in the last dc.
Row 18: Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the first st. 2dc in the Ch2. 2dc in the last dc. Fasten off. Leave 8-10” tail to sew finished front to back.
Medium ONLY
Row 16: Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the next Vst. Vst in the next Vst. 2dc in the last dc.
Row 17: Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the first st. Vst in the next Vst. 2dc in the last dc.
Row 18: Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the first st. 2dc in the Ch2. 2dc in the last dc. Fasten off. Leave 8-10” tail to sew finished front to back.
Large ONLY
Row 16: Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the next Vst. Vst in the next Vst. 2dc in the last dc.
Row 17 thru 18: Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the first st. Vst in the next Vst. 2dc in the last dc.
Row 19: Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the first st. 2dc in the Ch2. 2dc in the last dc. Fasten off. Leave 8-10” tail to sew finished front to back.
XL and XXL ONLY
Row 16: Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the next Vst. Vst in each of the next 2 Vsts. 2dc in the last dc.
Row 17: Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the same st. Vst in each of the next 2 Vsts. 2dc in the last dc.
Row 18 thru 19: Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the next Vst. Vst in the next Vst. 2dc in the last dc.
Row 20: Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the first st. 2dc in the Ch2. 2dc in the last dc. Fasten off. Leave 8-10” tail to sew finished front to back.
Rows 19 (19, 20, 20, 21) thru 28 (28, 29, 29, 30): Attach yarn in opposite corner and repeat from Row 10 (10, 11, 11, 12). *NOTE on Row 20 the last 2dcs of the row will be placed in the same Vst as the last 2dcs from Row 10.
BACK
Row 1: FDC 37 (43, 49, 55, 61). WS
Row 2: Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the next st and every st across. <37 (43, 49, 55, 61)>
Row 3: Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the first st. Skip 2sts. *Vst in the next st. Skip 2sts. Repeat from * until last remaining st. 2dc in the last dc. <2dc, 11 (13, 15, 17, 19) Vsts, 2dc>
Row 4: Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the first st. Vst in every Vst across. 2dc in the last dc.
Rows 5 thru 11 (11, 12, 12, 13): Repeat row 4
Row 12 (12, 13, 13, 14): Turn. Sl st in every dc and ch until your reach the ch-2 sp of the 2nd (2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 4th) Vst. Ch3 and 1dc in the same Ch2. Vst in each of the next 7 (9, 9, 11, 11) Vsts. Sl st in the remaining sts. Fasten off.
Row 13 (13, 14, 14, 15) thru Row 14 (14, 15, 15, 16): Attach yarn in the Ch3 from previous row. Ch3 and 1dc in the same Ch3. Vst in each of the next 7 (9, 9, 11, 11) Vsts. 2dc in the last st.
Row 14 (14, 15, 15, 16): Ch 3 and turn. 1dc in the first st. Vst in each of the next 7 (9, 9, 11, 11) Vsts. 2dc in the last st.
Row 15 (15, 16, 16, 17): Ch3 and turn. *1dc in the next Vst. Vst in the next Vst. 2dc in the next Vst.
Rows 16 (16, 17, 17, 18) thru 17 (17, 18, 18, 19): Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the first st. Vst in the next Vst. 2dc in the last dc.
Row 18 (18, 19, 19, 20): Ch3 and turn. 1dc in the first st. Vst in the next Vst. 2dc in the last dc. Fasten off.
Rows 19 (19, 20, 20, 21) thru 23 (23, 24, 24, 25): Attach yarn in the Ch3 from previous row (side opposite the finished strap). Ch3. Repeat from * in row 15
FINISHING
- Weave in all ends
- Place wrong sides of front and back together. Mattress stitch from bottom to row 12 (sl sts for indentations). Mattress st top of straps. Great mattress st tutorial by Moogly HERE.
- Turn right side out and enjoy your new vest.
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