Today’s free crochet pattern is a long, easy, feminine crocheted vest that is just super pretty. 🙂 You can see the pattern for free below, or you may choose to grab it from my Etsy shop as an ad-free printable HERE, or from Lion Brand as a kit HERE.
This long, crocheted vest is so beautiful to wear with dresses, jeans, or even shorts! It’s great to cover the rear end (lol) and also can easily be dressed up or down.
I’ve been on a never ending kick of a lot of sweaters and blankets, so it feels really refreshing to do something new. While this vest could be used any time of year, I’m loving it for spring and summer. I named it the “Lotus” vest because the slight ruffle at the bottom reminds me of a blossoming flower and feels so springy.
It’s crocheted with two stitches that are modern, clean, and also have the look of knitting. The entire vest is crocheted with worsted weight yarn (Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch available in several colors), so it makes for a great stash buster! You can get creative with the color or colors that you choose. It’s also nice to know that the Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling will hold up to washing and there won’t be any pilling. Yay!
By the way, if you like beginner friendly, sleeveless tops, definitely check out my Vintage Easy Sleeveless Top Crochet Pattern HERE or my crocheted Summer Vacation Top HERE. You might also like my super simple Classic Knit Top HERE.
The two features I really enjoy about this design is the long length as well as the flirty, understated flare at the bottom. This slight ruffle is simple to create as it happens naturally when you change stitches from the moss stitch to the v-stitch. There’s no complicated increasing, decreasing or shaping.
The vest is made in three rectangular pieces and is seamed together. You’ll crochet each panel from the bottom up, first working the v-stitch and then the moss stich. Fun fun!
I think you can wear this with just about anything! Wear it with jeans, short or your dress. It’s really slimming with the straight, clean lines. I think it would be fun to wear it with a boho outfit as it’s mix of modern with a feel of 70’s crochet.
Hope you enjoy!
Just a reminder that you can see the full, free crochet vest pattern below, or you may choose to purchase the ad-free, printable pattern from Etsy HERE.
Description:
The perfect bit of femininity, comfort, and length come together to make this flattering vest. Simple enough for new crochet artists and easy to make, it can be dressed up or down with any outfit. Give it a boho look by pairing it with your festival wear, or keep it classy with skinny pants and fitted tank. Because it’s made with simple shapes, you’ll find it a nice meditative pattern to crochet while hanging out at home. The long, straight lines and understated ruffle make it slimming and beautiful. Have fun!
Skill Level:
Easy +
Materials:
US Size K 6.5 mm crochet hook
5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling worsted weight yarn in Ecru 100 g/skein (Grab the convenient kit HERE available in many color options!)
Pattern uses approximately 450 g (540 g, 638 g, 743 g, 855 g, 974 g)
Measuring Tape
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Sizes:
XSmall, Small, Medium, Large, XL, XXL
Please follow the key throughout the pattern according to the
size you are crocheting:
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)
Width:
XS – 15”
S – 17”
M – 19”
L – 21”
XL – 23”
XXL – 25”
Bust Circumference (approximate finished measurements):
XS – 30”
S – 34”
M – 38”
L – 42”
XL- 46”
XXL – 50”
Length (approximate):
XS – 33”
S – 35”
M– 37”
L – 39”
XL – 41”
XXL – 43”
Abbreviations & Skills:
ch – chain
st – stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sk st – skip stitch
Gauge:
Approximate: 15 sts and 12 rows in 4” x 4” of moss stitch (including the chain stitches and single crochet stitches). Adjust hook size accordingly to obtain correct gauge before beginning. This will ensure your sizing turns out correctly!
Notes:
This vest is made by crocheting three rectangular panels and seaming them at the sides and shoulders. Each panel is worked from the bottom up. You’ll work two different stitch patterns that include the v-stitch and the moss stitch. The panels begin with the v-stitch which works up wider than the moss stitch. This gives you the slight ruffle effect without having to do any fancy increasing! You may make the cardigan longer by crocheting more rows on each panel – keep yarn needs in mind.
LOTUS LONGLINE VEST FREE CROCHET PATTERN
Back Panel Pattern
With the US size K crochet hook, ch 56 (62, 70, 76, 84, 92)
V Stitch Section
Row 1 Dc in 4th ch from hook and each st across. 54 (60, 68, 74, 82, 90)
Row 2 Ch 3 (counts as st), turn, dc in next st, *sk st, 2dc in next st (v-stitch made); repeat from * across the row.
Row 3 Ch 3, turn, dc in sp of v-stitch from previous row, 2dc in sp of each v-stitch across the row to last 2 dc sts, 2dc in sp between last 2 dc sts.
Row 4 Ch 3, turn, dc in sp of v-stitch from previous row, 2dc in sp of each v-stitch across the row.
Repeat row 4 until piece measures 10”. Next, continue crocheting the Moss Stitch Section.
Moss Stitch Section (sc and ch sts in stitch count)
Row 1 Ch 1 (doesn’t count as st here and throughout pattern), turn, sc in each st across the row. 54 (60, 68, 74, 82, 90)
Row 2 Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st of row, *ch 1, skip stitch, sc in next stitch. Repeat from * across row, make a sc in last stitch of row.
Row 3 Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st of row, *ch 1, sk st, sc in next ch 1 space. Repeat from * across row, make a sc in the last stitch of row.
Repeat row 3 from the Moss Stitch Section, until the panel measures 33”(35”, 37”, 39”, 41”, 42”)
Tie off and weave in ends.
Front Panel Pattern (Make 2)
Ch 28 (32, 36, 40, 42, 46)
V Stitch Section
Row 1 Dc in 4th ch from hook and each st across. 26 (30, 34, 38 40, 44)
Row 2 Ch 3 (counts as st), turn, dc in next st, *sk st, 2dc in next st (v-stitch made); repeat from * across the row.
Row 3 Ch 3, turn, dc in sp of v-stitch from previous row, 2dc in sp of each v-stitch across the row to last 2 dc sts, 2dc in sp between last 2 dc sts.
Row 4 Ch 3, turn, dc in sp of v-stitch from previous row, 2dc in sp of each v-stitch across the row.
Next, repeat row 4 until piece measures 10” (same as the back panel)
Moss Stitch Section (sc and ch sts in stitch count)
Row 1 Ch 1 (doesn’t count as st here and throughout pattern), turn, sc in each st across the row. 26 (30, 34, 38 40, 44)
Row 2 Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st of row, *ch 1, skip stitch, sc in next stitch. Repeat from * across row, make an sc in last stitch of row.
Row 3 Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st of row, *ch 1, sk st, sc in next ch 1 space. Repeat from * across row, make an sc in the last stitch of row.
Repeat row 3 from the Moss Stitch Section, until the panel measures 33”(35”, 37”, 39”, 41”, 42”) and matches the length of the back panel.
Tie off and weave in ends.
Assembly
Place two front panels directly on top of back panel, aligning outer edges and leaving space in the middle for the neck.
Using a simple whip stitch, sew the shoulders along the top on each side.
Seam up sides of the vest with a simple whip stitch, leaving openings for the arms.
Weave in all those ends!
Note: Bust circumference measurements
are shown. The lower, v-stitch section will
measure wider.
So, what do you think of the vest? If you’re looking forward to some warmer weather, and summer time like me, I hope you’ve enjoyed it!
I’d love to see if you make one! Just post a photo in the comments section of any of my Facebook posts or tag me on Instagram @MamaInAStitch.
XO,
Jessica
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Vail Topper Crochet Pattern
Casablanca Summer Poncho Crochet Pattern
Thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for sponsoring this post. All opinions are 100% my own. 🙂
