Original Crochet Pattern by Britta Graham © 2015

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Pattern may not be copied, sold or distributed in any form.
Written in American crochet terminology.
Note: This pattern is designed to print landscape.

Skill Level

Easy

Finished Size
Size* To fit approx. chest Actual back/neck Full length
measurement measurement
Small Up to 38 inches 9 inches 25”

Medium Up to 42 inches 10 ½ inches 26”

Large Up to 46 inches 12 inches 26 ½”

* Due to the open nature of this garment, each size will accommodate a good range of chest
measurements. The back of the vest is designed to be skinny and the long arm openings
allow the garment to fall on a slant giving this vest its waterfall appearance. The sample in
the photograph is a size Small, model is an Australian 10 (US 6) with a 39” bust.

Tension/Gauge
Hdc worked over 16 stitches and 12 rows measures 4” (10 cm) square using
a size 6 mm (US J) crochet hook. It is essential to work to the stated tension
to ensure success.
Abbreviations Used Instructions – Size Small
st(s) = stitch(es)
ch(s) = chain(s) BACK - LEFT
sl = slip stitch Make a slip knot and chain 82
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet Row 1 (right side). Work first hdc into 3rd ch from hook then 1 hdc in each
remaining ch across, turn. 80 hdc
Materials List
Size 6 mm (US J) crochet hook Row 2. Ch 2 (do not count as a stitch now and throughout),
Lion Brand Heartland in #125 Mammoth Cave*: 1 hdc in each stitch across, turn. 80 hdc
 Size S – 4 balls – you will use 990 yards (905 m)
 Size M – 5 balls – you will use 1100 yards (1006 m) Rows 3 to 12. Repeat Row 2.
 Size L – 5 balls – you will use 1230 yards (1125 m)
Row 13. Ch 2 then work 1 hdc in first 6 stitches, chain 40, skip 40 stitches, 1
OR any other worsted weight (US=Medium/4, UK=Aran, AUS=10ply) yarn hdc in each stitch to end, turn.
Wool Needle & Scissors
Row 14. Ch 2 then work 1 hdc in each stitch and chain across, turn. 80 hdc
* Each ball of this yarn weighs 5 oz (142 g) and is 251 yards (230 m) long.
Row 15. Ch 2 then work 1 hdc in each stitch across, turn. 80 hdc
Construction Notes
Rows 16 to 25. Repeat Row 15.

This vest is worked in rows from side to side. Hdc is the stitch used Row 26. Ch 2 then work 1 hdc in back loop of each stitch across, turn.
for the body – it looks nice worked in rows and isn’t too tight or too
loose. A Ch 2 is used as the turning chain. Note: This Ch 2 is not Repeat Row 26 thirty more times. Break yarn, weave in ends.
counted as a stitch.
BACK - RIGHT
The hdc stitches are worked in the back loop only for the fronts of the
vest for subtle texture. Re-attach yarn using sl from wrong side to underside of Row 1 of BACK –
LEFT.
This vest looks great over knitted dresses or fitted long sleeved tops
and skinny jeans. A pin can be used to bring in the vest at the chest
or a belt at the waist for a more tailored look  Row 1. Ch 2 then work 1 hdc in each stitch across. 80 hdc

Have fun and happy crocheting! Follow instructions for BACK – LEFT from Row 2. Break yarn, weave in ends.

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Instructions – Size Medium Instructions – Size Large

BACK - LEFT BACK - LEFT

Make a slip knot and chain 86 Make a slip knot and chain 88
Row 1 (right side). Work first hdc into 3rd ch from hook then 1 hdc in each Row 1 (right side). Work first hdc into 3rd ch from hook then 1 hdc in each
remaining ch across, turn. 84 hdc remaining ch across, turn. 86 hdc

Row 2. Ch 2 (do not count as a stitch now and throughout), Row 2. Ch 2 (do not count as a stitch now and throughout),
1 hdc in each stitch across, turn. 84 hdc 1 hdc in each stitch across, turn. 86 hdc

Rows 3 to 14. Repeat Row 2. Rows 3 to 16. Repeat Row 2.

Row 15. Ch 2 then work 1 hdc in first 7 stitches, chain 42, skip 42 stitches, 1 Row 17. Ch 2 then work 1 hdc in first 8 stitches, chain 44, skip 44 stitches, 1
hdc in each stitch to end, turn. hdc in each stitch to end, turn.

Row 16. Ch 2 then work 1 hdc in each stitch and chain across, turn. 84 hdc Row 18. Ch 2 then work 1 hdc in each stitch and chain across, turn. 86 hdc

Row 17. Ch 2 then work 1 hdc in each stitch across, turn. 84 hdc Row 19. Ch 2 then work 1 hdc in each stitch across, turn. 86 hdc

Rows 18 to 27. Repeat Row 17. Rows 20 to 29. Repeat Row 19.

Row 28. Ch 2 then work 1 hdc in back loop of each stitch across, turn. Row 30. Ch 2 then work 1 hdc in back loop of each stitch across, turn.

Repeat Row 28 thirty-two more times. Break yarn, weave in ends. Repeat Row 30 thirty-four more times. Break yarn, weave in ends.

BACK - RIGHT BACK - RIGHT

Re-attach yarn using sl from wrong side to underside of Row 1 of BACK – Re-attach yarn using sl from wrong side to underside of Row 1 of BACK –
LEFT. LEFT.

Row 1. Ch 2 then work 1 hdc in each stitch across. 84 hdc Row 1. Ch 2 then work 1 hdc in each stitch across. 86 hdc

Follow instructions for BACK – LEFT from Row 2. Break yarn, weave in ends. Follow instructions for BACK – LEFT from Row 2. Break yarn, weave in ends.

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FINISHING – ALL SIZES
Re-attach yarn using sl to underside of arm opening from right side.
Round 1. Ch 1, 1 sc in back loop of each stitch around. Join with sl to first sc.
Round 2. Ch 1, 1 sc in back loop of each sc around. Join with sl to first sc.
Round 3. Repeat Round 2.
Break yarn, weave in ends. Repeat for other side.

All done!

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