BoHo Chic Cascading Crochet Vest Free Pattern
I am so excited to bring you this BoHo Chic Cascading Crochet Vest Free Pattern just in time for Spring weather around the corner! Crochet Cascading Vests are one of my all time favorite things to make and wear. They add a perfect accent or pop of color to any outfit and they are a great bonus layer!
The BoHo Chic Cascading Crochet Vest Free Pattern works up awesome and you can make it out of your favorite DK yarn in your stash… oh yes this pattern is a great stash buster too!
Another reason I love cascading vests is because they are the most easy garment to make for beginners and customize to your perfect fit. See my customization tips here.
The great things about the BoHo Chic Cascading Crochet Vest Free Pattern is that it is made in a single piece. No seams and no fuss of miscellaneous pieces either. You work it up creating armholes and accents as you go then suddenly find your magic vest at the end!
This pattern was originally released as part of a Boho Capsule Collection I did with two other designers and I am so pleased to bring it you here and now.
Sizes: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Finished Measurements
Bust: 32 (36.25, 40.5, 44.75, 49, 53.25, 57.5, 61.75, 66) inches;
Supply List:
Twinkle DK by Stunning String used for design - 580 (670, 740, 790, 990, 1050, 1220, 1290) yards;
Crochet Hook Size H/8 (5mm)
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Fasteners or safety pins
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
ch – chain loop
dc – double crochet
fhdc – foundation half double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
dc3tog – double crochet 3 together
dc2tog – double crochet 2 together
NOTES:
This pattern is written for Adult Woman Extra Small. (Sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X in parentheses)
This top is intended to fit with up to two inches of positive ease.
This pattern is made a single piece.
Block BEFORE assembly. See Stitch & Hustle Blog for my blocking tips.
GAUGE: 4” sq (10 cm) = 15 sts x 8 rows in dc stitch unblocked
MAKE A SINGLE FABRIC IN THESE SECTIONS
FRONT PANEL 1:
Row 1: Fhdc x 73 (81, 87, 97, 105, 113, 123, 133, 141), turn.
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not act as a st), 73 (81, 87, 97, 105, 113, 123, 133, 141) hdc across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2 (acts as first st); 72 (80, 86, 96, 104, 112, 122, 132, 140) dc across, turn.
Row 4: ch 3 (acts as dc, ch 1), sk dc, dc in next st, *ch 1, sk dc, dc in next*, repeat * to * across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 2 (acts as first st); 72 (80, 86, 96, 104, 112, 122, 132, 140) dc across, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1 (does not act as a st), 73 (81, 87, 97, 105, 113, 123, 133, 141) hdc across, turn.
Row 7: Ch 2 (acts as first st); dc in next, *ch 5, sk dc, dc3tog, * repeat * to * across, dc2tog in last 2 sts of row, turn.
Row 8: *Ch 5, sc into 3rd ch of ch 5 from previous row*; Repeat * to * across, ending with ch 2, dc in last st (see chart), turn.
Row 9: Ch 2 (acts as first st); *ch 1, 3 dc into 3rd ch of next ch 5 set*; Repeat * to * across ending with 2 dc on last st, turn.
Row 10: Ch 1 (does not act as a st), 73 (81, 87, 97, 105, 113, 123, 133, 141) hdc across, turn.
Row 11: Repeat R 3.
Rows 12-21 (23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35): Repeat Rows 4 and 5 alternating.
SHAPE ARMHOLE:
Row 22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36): ch 3 (acts as dc, ch 1), sk dc, dc in next st, *ch 1, sk dc, dc in next*, repeat * to * until 26 (28, 30, 36, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54) remain, then ch 25, (27, 29, 35, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53), hdc in last, turn.
BACK PANEL:
Rows 23 (25, 27, 29, 30, 33, 35, 37) - 43 (45, 47, 49, 53, 55, 59, 63): Repeat R3 and4 alternating.
SHAPE ARMHOLE:
Rows 44 (46, 48, 50, 54, 56, 60, 64): Repeat R 22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36).
FRONT PANEL 2:
Rows 45 (47, 49, 51, 55, 57, 61, 65) - 54 (56, 62, 64, 68, 70, 76, 88): Repeat R3 and4 alternating.
Row 55 (57, 63, 65, 69, 71, 77, 89): Repeat R 3.
Row 56 (58, 64, 66, 70, 72, 78, 90): Repeat R 2.
Rows 57 (59, 65, 67, 71, 73, 79, 91) - 61 (67, 69, 73, 79, 83, 91, 95): Repeat Rows 7-11.
Row 62 (68, 70, 74, 80, 84, 92, 96): ch 3 (acts as dc, ch 1), sk dc, dc in next st, *ch 1, sk dc, dc in next*, repeat * to * across, turn.
Row 63 (69, 71, 75, 81, 85, 93, 97): Ch 2 (acts as first st); 72 (80, 86, 96, 104, 112, 122, 132, 140) dc across, turn.
Row 64 (70, 72, 76, 82, 86, 92, 98) - 65 (69, 73, 77, 83, 87, 93, 99): Ch 1 (does not act as a st), 73 (81, 87, 97, 105, 113, 123, 133, 141) hdc across, turn.
Fasten off.
Rejoin Yarn at top right corner.
R1 - 6 (6, 7, 7, 9, 9, 11, 11): Ch 1 (does not act as a st), hdc across, turn.
Fasten Off.
Block – wet blocking serves this item best for best drape.
Weave in all ends.