Cropped Vest with Stripes Crochet Pattern

Description

Add a pop of color to your wardrobe with this stylish cropped vest featuring stripes. Perfect for layering over dresses or pairing with high-waisted pants, this versatile piece is a must-have for any fashion-forward crocheter.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in 3 colors (MC, CC1, CC2)
• US Hook Size: H/8 (5.0mm)
• UK Old Hook Size: 6
• Metric Hook Size: 5.0mm

Gauge

16 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in double crochet

Size

One size fits most (adjustable by changing hook size and/or yarn weight)

Abbreviations

• Ch: chain
• Dc: double crochet
• Sc: single crochet
• Sl st: slip stitch
• MC: main color
• CC1: contrast color 1
• CC2: contrast color 2

Instructions

1. Using MC, ch 70. Join with a sl st to form a ring. Be careful not to twist the chain.
2. Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in each ch around. Join with a sl st to first dc. (70 dc)
3. Rounds 2-5: Ch 2, *dc in next 10 sts with CC1, dc in next 10 sts with MC; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to first dc.
4. Rounds 6-10: Ch 1, sc in each st around with CC2. Join with a sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
5. Attach CC1 at the bottom of the vest. Ch 1, sc evenly around the edge of the vest. Join with a sl st to first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.
6. Repeat step 5 for the armholes and neckline.
7. Block your finished vest to shape.

Enjoy your new cropped vest with stripes!