We know you’ll love the way neutral stripes automatically appear on this amazing crochet vest. It is a fun and very soft piece that will brighten all your days. 

There are different types of crochet vests, from the simplest and basic to the most elaborate and detailed. Vests with geometric patterns are very popular, as well as those that include ethnic or basic stitch-inspired designs to create this beautiful garment. 

Materials

❇️ Soft White (A) – 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3) ball(s).

❇️ Dove (B) – 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) ball(s).

❇️ Soapstone (C) – 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) ball(s).

❇️ US H/8 (5mm) and US I/9 (5.5mm) size hook.

❇️ Thread needle.

Measures

Sizes: XS/S (M, L, XL, 2/3XL, 4/5XL).

To fit the chest measurement

XS/S 28-34″ [71-86.5 cm]

M 36-38″ [91.5-96.5 cm]

L 40-42″ [101.5-106.5 cm]

XL 44-46″ [112-117 cm]

2/3XL 48-54″ [122-137cm]

4/5XL 56-62″ [142-157.5 cm]

Finished chest

XS/S 37″ [94 cm]

M 43″ [109 cm]

L 45″ [114.5 cm]

XL 51″ [129.5 cm]

2/3XL 59″ [150cm]

4/5XL 64″ [162.5cm]

Caliber

12 single crochets and 13 rows = 4″ [10 cm] with large hook.

3 pattern repeats and 7 rows = 10 cm [4″] with the largest hook in the pattern.

Instructions

Chain 3 at the beginning of the row counts as a double crochet.

To change colors, work through the last 2 loops on the hook and draw the new color through the last 2 loops, then proceed with the new color.

Break the color if it crosses more than 4 rows or use the color that is not in use at the edge of the work.

Striped pattern

With C – 2 rows.

With B – 2 rows.

With A – 2 rows.

With C – 2 rows.

With A – 2 rows.

With B – 2 rows.

These 12 rows form the stripe pattern.

Finish

Pin all the pieces according to the measurements.

Cover with a damp cloth, leaving the cloth to dry. Sew the side seams.

Crochet Fan Knit Vest Pattern

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