The Tied Up in Tweed Vest is an easy, beginner-friendly textured vest with tie side details that makes for the perfect Summer-to-Fall transition piece. Designed by Crochet Aweigh for Cre8tion Crochet!
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It’s me, Emily with Crochet Aweigh.
The Tied Up in Tweed Vest is a beginner-friendly textured vest with tie side details that makes for the perfect Summer-to-Fall transition piece. I designed this with fun layering in mind! This vest is tied up in more ways than one! Obviously we have the ties down the sides, but the stitch that gives the vest its lovely texture is a cross stitch, so it sticks with the tied up theme! Here I paired my vest with a mock turtleneck and blue jeans, but it would be so cute with a plaid skirt, some boots, and long sleeve top for Fall! Below is the free pattern for sizes XS – XL! However if you would prefer an ad-free version and to support my lofty yarn dreams you can purchase a PDF version on Etsy or Ravelry.
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What is the best yarn for crocheting clothes?
This is a tricky one to answer because there are SO MANY yarns that make for great garments! For me it is all about what kind of garment, and comfort level. If you are making a garment you intend to wear in warm weather then you should choose a lighter weight such as fingering, sport, or DK. If you are making it for cooler weather then DK, worsted, and bulky will be good for that. Fiber content is also very important. Warm weather clothes should be made with a cotton, linen, rayon, viscose, a thin wool, or blends of those fibers. For cooler weather wool is definitely my first choice, but acrylic blends would work too.
Can I put my crocheted vest in the washing machine?
Yes, you sure can! I do recommend putting it inside a lingerie bag or old pillowcase, setting the cycle to delicate, and using cold water. I always lay my projects flat to dry. This particular vest would probably be okay through the dryer, but why risk it??
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What Supplies Do I Need to Crochet a Tweed Vest?
- 600 – 1380 Yards of a Lightweight/DK Weight #3 Yarn – I used Berroco Remix Light | XS = 600 yards, S = 700 yards, M = 960 yards, L = 1,160 yards, XL = 1,380 yards
- G6/4.00mm Crochet Hook
- Stitch Markers – these are currently my favorite ones!
- Tapestry Needle
- Soft Tape Measure as gauge is essential
Material Notes:
I chose Berroco Remix Light for this vest project. It is a DK/size 3 weight that consists of 30% superfine nylon, 27% cotton, 24% acrylic, 10% silk and 9% linen. It is made of recycled fibers from garments and other fabrics. This is an environmentally-friendly yarn that does not contain any wool, perfect for those who are allergic, or don’t care for wool. I chose this particular DK because I love the tweed look to it! I wanted a vest that would be a good transition piece from Summer to Fall and my favorite Fall texture is tweed. However I have found that many tweed yarns can be either rough on the fingers to work with, or the finished garment comes out rough. Berroco Remix Light was soft to work with, and the finished project came out so nice! It is a little stretchy, soft to the touch, and has just enough structure for a vest. You definitely want to choose a yarn that will give the finished garment some structure in this case.
That brings us to yarn alternatives! If you would rather use something other than Berroco Remix Light you can choose another DK weight yarn that will give you some structure. If you like a very structured cotton you could choose Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK. This 100% cotton yarn has a lot of colors to choose from and this yarn never gets too hot in warmer climates. If you want something with a softer hand and more drape you can choose Lion Brand Coboo. This yarn will be more “drapey” and has a slight luster to it. If you are after something just a little more higher-end Zooey from Juniper Moon would be perfect for you and your vest! This has a similar look to tweed and is comprised of 60% cotton and 40% linen. Bonus points because it is machine washable, unlike some other “fancier” yarns.
If you’re looking for something a bit warmer, then a wool or alpaca blend would be a great choice! For wool, Berroco Vintage is a lovely wool and acrylic yarn, and for alpaca, I’d recommend Juniper Moon Herriot, which is 100% baby alpaca so perfect for anyone with a wool allergy.
I love my ergonomic clay hooks from SiennasBowtique and BronzeShepherdStudio! They both have so many fun designs – I have several from each shop because they’re so darn cute and nice to hold onto! We also have lots of beautiful, handcrafted crochet hooks in our Yarn Crafts and Coffee Yarn Shop as well!
How Long Does it Take to Crochet a Vest?
This makes for an excellent weekend project! You’ll be done in no time! Mine took about 6 hours.
Measurements/Sizes:
Pattern is written for 2″ of positive ease. This means the finished garment will measure 2″ larger than the given bust measurement for each size.
XS = 30″ bust. Finished size: 32″ around. 16″ Long
S = 34″ bust. Finished size: 36″ around. 17″ Long
M = 38″ bust. Finished size: 40″ around. 20″ Long
L = 42″ bust. Finished size: 44″ around. 22″ Long
XL = 46″ bust. Finished size: 48“ around. 24” Long
You can easily make this pattern smaller than XS or larger than XL by reducing or increasing the number of rows per panel! You can also make the vest shorter or longer by adjusting the count in the starting row. Make sure your starting row has an even number of foundation single crochets.
Gauge:
18 SC x 12 rows = 4″ x 4″
To make Gauge Swatch:
Row 1: Fsc 20. Turn.
Row 2: Chain 2. (cross stitch over the next 2 stitches) across. Turn. (10 cross stitches aka 20 total dc)
Row 3: Chain 1. sc into each stitch across. Turn. (20 SC)
Rows 4-12: repeat 2-3.
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- Fsc – Foundation Single Crochet
- How to FSC: Chain 2. Insert hook into the first chain, yo, pull through, yo, pull through first loop (to create foundation chain), yo, pull through two loops on hook. First chain and SC created. Looking at the stitch in your hand, you should see the top of the SC to the right, and parallel on the left side, it should look like the opposite side of the beginning foundation chain. You will be working in these stitches on the left. To create the next stitch and each stitch after, insert hook under both loops of the foundation chain (left side) yo, and pull through, yo, pull through first loop, yo, pull through 2 remaining loops.
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Dc – Double Crochet
- Cs – Cross Stitch
- Sk – skip
- St/s – Stitch/es
Special Stitches
Pattern Notes:
The vest is constructed in 2 panels, sewn together in the front and back. We create ties for the side seams.
If you don’t want to work a foundation single crochet (or fsc), in it’s place, you can work a beginning chain that is one more than the number of foundation single crochets, then work a single crochet into the 2nd chain from the hook and each chain across, and continue in pattern for Row 2. If you are a tight crocheter, you may want to work the chain with a crochet hook that is one size larger, and then switch to the correct crochet hook for the row of single crochets (the larger hook is to add more flexibility).
You can make the vest longer or shorter if preferred. To make it longer or shorter, add stitches to or subtract stitches from the beginning foundation single crochet – just make sure it is an even number and adjust as desired.
Allow 2″ on each side for ties.
Beginning chain 2 does NOT count as a stitch.
The Tied Up in Tweed Vest Written Pattern:
Panels: Make 2
Row 1: Fsc 144, (154, 180, 198, 216). Turn.
Row 2: Chain 2. Cs over the next 2 stitches and repeat across. Turn. 72, (77, 90, 99, 108) CS stitches.
Row 3: Chain 1. sc in each stitch across. Turn. 144, (154, 180, 198, 216) sc.
Rows 4 – 21, (23, 27, 29, 33): Repeat rows 2-3. Make sure to end on a sc row. Fasten off.
Connecting the Panels:
Lay your panels out with the foundation rows facing out. Measure from each end to place stitch markers for the head hole as follows:
- On the back side measure up the seam 15″, (16″, 19″, 21″, 23″) and place marker.
- On the front side measure up 8″, (9″, 11″, 13″, 15″) and place marker.
Flip panels so the right sides are together and the wrong sides face out.
Connect at the bottom of either and single crochet the seams together until you reach the stitch marker. Fasten off. Connect to the other side and single crochet the panels together until you reach the other marker.
The Border & Ties:
Lay your project front side up and right side out. Place a marker in each bottom corner. Measure down from the shoulder 8″, (8 1/2″, 9″, 9 1/2″, 10″) and place marker on either side. Measure the distance between the underarm marker and the bottom marker. Place another marker halfway in between them. Do this for the right side and the left side.
Attach to one of your bottom markers. Chain 1. sc in the same stitch, *chain 31, (31, 31, 41, 41), sc in the 2nd chain and each chain across. Sc in each stitch until you reach the next marker.* Repeat from * to * 5 more times until you are at your next bottom corner. Turn to go across the bottom edge.
Evenly sc in each row end as follows: (1 sc in each sc row, 2 sc in each Dc row) across to your next bottom marker. Turn
Sc in next bottom marker *chain 31, (31, 31, 41, 41), sc in the 2nd chain and each chain across. Sc in each stitch until you reach the next marker.* Repeat from * to * 5 more times. At your last marker chain 31, (31, 31, 41, 41), then sc in the 2nd chain and each chain across. Sc into the same stitch as the last marker.
Fasten off & weave in the ends! You are done with your Tied Up in Tweed Vest!
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