Crochet summer vest, Slit, shell sleeveless cardigan
About
Summer is best time to go for a walk along the river, go for ice cream and what a better way to spruce up your jumpsuit or jean shorts and t shirt with Ivy vest. Be pretty and make a statement this summer with the lace vest that you won’t want to take off!!!
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Crocheting your first garment can be terrifying as a beginner, I promise you, you do not need to be intimidated with this pattern. It is so simple, after the second row, you are good to go until you finish your stylish vest.
The favourite part about Ivy vest is, its construction. It is made of 3 rectangles then seamed together, how simple is that!! You can seam panels together,I went with a slit, which adds an element of freedom as I walk. The armpit depth is also your decision, you can make it as snug as you want or as open as you want.
Yarn
I went with Bamboo viscose and cotton blend because is a perfect choice for warmer weather yarn. I used Hobbii yarn called RAINBOW BAMBOO. It was the first time I used it and I look forward to using it more. It is so soft against the skin and color choice is amazing.
You can also use any weight yarn 2 from your stash,as long as it has cotton blend. Cotton is great for summer project because it is breathable. You can also try Shine sport or Galileo from We crochet Cotton Bamboo Linen from Lionbrand.
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SKILL
Beginner
MATERIALS
Sport weight yarn. Sample used 60% Bamboo Viscose, 40% Cotton.100 g (3.5 oz).250 m (273 yds). Colour Dusty Rose
(3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, ) [5, 5, 5, 6] skein(s) of
3.75 mm hook
Blocking mats
Blocking pin
Scissors
Yarn needle
Lock stitch markers
FINISHED SIZES
(XS, S, M, L) [2XL, 3XL, 4XL]
Finished Bust: (34, 38, 42 ,46,) [50, 54, 58, 62]
NOTES
1.Multiples of 7+ 5 is needed for the pattern
2.Pattern has a 2 inches/5cm ease.
3.Comes in 8 sizes, (XS, S, M, L,) [XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL].
4.Keep in mind that the shells are made in the chain 3 space.
5.Ch 3 counts as dc throughout the pattern, so work on the top chain.
6.Chain 4 counts as double crochet and chain one.
7. Odd rows are the right side of the pattern.
GAUGE
24 sts x 7 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm
(3 shells+ 3 sc)
ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
Dc Double crochet
Ch(s) chains
Sk skip
Sc single crochet
ch-sp Chain space
sc Single crochet
sl st Slip stitch
RS Right side
Back panel
Ch (89 ,103, 110, 124,) [139, 145, 159,166.]
Row 1: dc in the fifth ch, ch 4, sk next 6 chs. *(dc, ch3, dc) in the 7th ch. Ch 4, sk next 6 chs*.
Repeat from *to* to the last 7 chs. Sk next 6 ch, (dc, ch1, dc) in the last ch. (RS)
Row 2: Ch 3 & turn. 3 dc in the ch-1 sp. *Sc in the 4 ch sp, 7 dc in the 3 ch-sp.
Repeat from * to the final ch 4 sp, sc, 3 dc in the ch 1 sp. dc in turning ch from previous row.(WS)
Row 3:ch 4 & turn. dc in the first st.*ch 4, (dc, ch 3, dc) in the fourth st. (on the next 7 stitches below). Repeat from * to the final sts. (Dc, ch 1, dc) in last st.
Rows 4- (60, 60, 60, 60,) [68, 68, 68, 68]: repeat rows 2 and 3.
Rows (61, 61, 61, 61,) [69, 69 69,] 69, 69: *ch 6, sc in the fourth st. repeat from * to end of the row. Cut yarn and fasten off.
Front panels
Make 2
Ch (40, 47, 47, 54,) [64, 68, 75, 75]
Row 1: dc in the fifth ch, ch 4, sk next 6 chs. *(dc, ch3, dc) in the 7th ch. Ch 4, sk next 6 chs*. Repeat from *to* to the last 7 chs. Sk next 6 ch, (dc, ch1, dc) in the last ch. (RS)
Row 2: Ch 3 & turn. 3 dc in the ch-1 sp. *Sc in the 4 ch sp, 7 dc in the 3 ch-sp.
Repeat from * to the final ch 4 sp, sc, 3 dc in the ch 1 sp. dc in turning ch from previous row. (WS)
Row 3: ch 4 & turn. dc in the first st.*ch 4, (dc, ch 3, dc) in the fourth st. (on the next 7 stitches below). Repeat from * to the final sts. (Dc, ch 1, dc) in last st.
Rows 4- (60, 60, 60, 60,) [68, 68, 68, 68]: repeat rows 2 and 3.
Rows (61, 61, 61, 61,) [69, 69, 69, 69]: *ch 6, sc in the fourth st. repeat from * to end of the row. Leave a long tail to seam later, cut yarn and fasten off.
Seaming
Panels
Use the locking stitch markers to hold front and back panels together, the wrong sides facing you.
Shoulders
Put front panels on top of the back panel, align the shell stitches together. Use the long tail and sew shoulders to the back panel. Cut yarn and weave the ends.
Armholes
Decide how wide or narrow you want the armholes to be, cut 60” yarn and seam the sides. Note you can split the sides at the bottom or seam all the way to the bottom. Cut the yarn fasten off and weave ends.
Edges
With the right side facing you, start at the bottom of the cardigan along the right front panels and work 2 sc on each stitch. Work around the neck line and down the left front panel. Make sc, ch 1 sc on the same st to make a corner edge of the panel, continue sc on each st at the bottom.
If you split the sides, make another corner and work sc along the sides. Make a corner at the bottom and continue along the bottom edge.
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave ends.
Armholes
With right side facing you, join yarn at the bottom of the armhole and work 2sc on each st around, join with sl st, cut yarn. Fasten off and weave ends. Repeat on the other armhole.
Blocking
Block your cardigan the same way you blocked your swatch.
VOILA!!! YOU ARE DONE. I hope you had fun making this vest.
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