Lavender Vest – Free Crochet Pattern
Easy Crochet Top
Sizes XS – 4XL – See Description below
Description
Short-Sleeved Top in Easy V Stitch
Use cotton cake yarn to make this short-sleeved vest with ruffled edging
The vest consists of 2 identical, reversible pieces. Each piece is worked sideways, starting with the outer edge. Long rows are worked from hem to hem and shorter rows are worked at the end of each piece for the back (between hem and neck). The pieces are then sewn or joined together and trimmed with ruffles.
LEVEL OF SKILLS
Beginner/ Easy intermediate
SIZES*
Women’s XS/S {M/L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL}
*Changes for sizes are given in the above order
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (inches/cm)
Chest (incl. edging): 36 {42, 47, 51, 55, 59}” /91.5 {107, 119, 130, 140, 150} cm
Length (shoulder to hem incl. edging): 18½ {20, 20, 21½, 21½, 21½}” /47 {51, 51, 55, 55, 55} cm
YARN
Caron Cotton Cakes medium-weight 60% cotton, 40% acrylic
(8.8 oz /250 g, 530 yds /485 m): 1 ball {1½, 1½, 2, 2, 2 balls}
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS
US H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook for main pieces; US G-6 (4 mm) hook for edging; tapestry needle
GAUGE
13 dc sts x 8 rows = 4”/10 cm