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Floral Hooded Vest Pattern

Category:

Crocheting

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Women

Item:

Sweater

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

You should already know how to ch, sl st, sc, hdc and dc.

Pattern Description:

This versatile hooded vest can be worn with anything to spruce up your wardrobe.

This is an easy thread crochet project. Once you connect the motifs at the bottom, the rest is a repeating pattern. This project is worked from the bottom up, starting with connect-as-you-go motifs. The body of the vest is worked all the way around, so there is no seaming necessary.

This pattern is written in U.S. terms.

Gauge:

Working in pattern:
4 shells (dc, ch 2, dc) = 2-1/8" across
10 rows = 2-1/4"
Motif = 2-1/8" square

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

The finished chest sizes are: 34", 36-1/8, 38-1/4, 40-3/8, and 42-1/2.

Materials:

Cream crochet cotton, size 10, in 350 yd. (320 m) balls - 5-7 balls
Size 7 (1.65 mm) steel crochet hook

You Will Also Need:

1/2" buttons (10-12)
Sewing needle and matching sewing thread