Abstract Flower Summer Sleeveless Crochet Vest

Materials

Gauge

Notes

• This pattern is worked flat in separate pieces and seamed together.
• Adjustments can be made for different sizes by increasing or decreasing the starting chain in multiples of the stitch pattern repeat.

Pattern

1. {'section': 'Back Panel', 'instructions': ['Chain 80 (or any multiple of 8 for a different size).', 'Row 1: Starting from the 3rd chain from hook, dc in each ch across, turn.', 'Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1st dc here and throughout), dc in next 6 sts, *ch 5, skip next 3 sts, dc in next 7 sts; repeat from * to end, turn.', 'Rows 3-50 (or desired length): Repeat Row 2.', 'Fasten off.']}
2. {'section': 'Front Panels (make 2)', 'instructions': ['Chain 40 (or any multiple of 8 for a different size).', 'Work same as Back Panel from Row 1 to end.']}
3. {'section': 'Assembly', 'instructions': ['Sew the shoulder seams of the Back Panel and Front Panels together.', 'Leave openings for armholes according to desired size.']}
4. {'section': 'Edging', 'instructions': ['Attach yarn to bottom edge of vest.', 'Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the bottom edge of the vest, working more sts at corners to prevent curling.', 'Round 2: *Ch 5, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with a sl st to first st, fasten off.']}
5. {'section': 'Finishing', 'instructions': ['Weave in all ends and block the piece to measurements.', 'Embroider abstract flowers and leaves onto the vest using a tapestry needle and contrasting yarn colors.', 'Steam or lightly press the finished vest to set the stitches.']}