Crochet Retro 1960's Vest

  Crochet 1960's Style Mesh Vest

This is a quick and easy vest that has stripes without using different colored balls of yarn. The secret is to use a self-striping yarn.

FREE PATTERN

Designed By: Suzanne Cowles (Sassy Catt) ©

Skill Level: Easy, beginner

Technique: Crochet, worked in rows

Terms: US

Category: Vest

Hook Size: Clover K (6.5 mm)



Yarn: Ice – Alpaca Mohair Color – Grey Shades. 20% Alpaca, 25% Mohair, 55% Acrylic.

Yarn Weight: Size 4 worsted weight, 100 grams

Yarn Required: 1 full skein, plus 1 half (218 yards each)

Finished Size: 35” wide, 32” long from top of shoulder, each front strap is 10” tall

Stitches: HDC (Half Double Crochet), CH (Chain), SC (Single Crochet), T (Turn), SK (Skip)

Gauge: Will be determined by the hook chosen.

Notes: Start from bottom up.

Must match up color for second front strap.

   

INSTRUCTIONS:

Foundation: CH 90, T. HDC across, CH 2, T.

Row 1: HDC, *(CH 5/SK 3, SC)* Repeat across (24 spaces), HDC in last, CH 2, T.

Row 2: HDC, (CH 3, SC in top of loop), *(CH 5, SC in top of loop)* Repeat across, HDC in last, CH 2, T.

Row 3 - 30: Repeat alternating rows 1 & 2, until you have desired length (30 rows).


Make front strap:

Row 31-34: HDC, *(CH 5, SC in top of loop)* X4, T.

Row 35-40: HDC, *(CH 5, SC in top of loop)* X3, T. Cut, leave tail.


Make other front strap:

Row 31-34: HDC, *(CH 5, SC in top of loop)* X4, T.

Row 35-40: HDC, *(CH 5, SC in top of loop)* X3, T. Cut, leave tail.


Back:

Row 31: Attach yarn 3 spaces from front to leave space for armhole. HDC, *(CH 5, SC in top of loop)* X9, T. Leave 3 spaces for armhole.

Row 32-40: HDC, *(CH 5, SC in top of loop)* X9, T. Cut.



Finishing:

Sew straps to back. Weave in tails. Using J Hook, SC around front and neck. Do not SC around armholes. Make a bow by chaining 75.




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