Crochet V-Neck Vest – Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet a timeless wardrobe staple with this versatile V-Neck Vest, a stylish design shared by The Crochet Crowd for both adults and kids.

Perfect for layering through every season, this vest features a relaxed fit and a clean silhouette that flatters all body types. Made with Caron Simply Soft, it blends a luxuriously soft feel with modern structure, making it as comfortable as it is chic.

Whether you’re dressing it up for a polished look or keeping it casual, this handmade vest is an effortless way to add style and versatility to your wardrobe.

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Crochet V-Neck Vest

Skill Level: Easy
Sizes Available: XS/S, M, L, XL, 2/3XL, 4/5XL

Materials

Yarn:

• Caron® Simply Soft® Heathers (5 oz/141.7 g; 250 yds/228 m)
  Sizes: XS/S (3 balls), M (4), L (4), XL (5), 2/3XL (5), 4/5XL (5)

• OR Caron® Simply Soft® Solids (6 oz/170.1 g; 315 yds/288 m)
  Sizes: XS/S (3 balls), M (3), L (4), XL (4), 2/3XL (5), 4/5XL (5)

Hook:

• U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions:

• Stitch markers

• Tapestry needle

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Gauge

13 sts and 11 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in pattern.

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Sizes & Finished Measurements

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Abbreviations

• Beg = Beginning

• Ch = Chain

• Cont = Continue

• Dc = Double crochet

• Pat = Pattern

• Rep = Repeat

• RS = Right side

• Sc = Single crochet

• Sctbl = Single crochet in back loop only

• Sc2(3)tog = Single crochet 2(3) together

• Sl st = Slip stitch

• St(s) = Stitch(es)

• WS = Wrong side

• Yoh = Yarn over hook

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Crochet Pattern

The pattern includes full instructions for all sizes. When only one number appears, it applies to all sizes.

Back

Ribbing
Ch 10.
Row 1 (RS): 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end. Turn. (9 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1. 1 sctbl in each st across. Turn.
Repeat Row 2 until ribbing measures 18 (19¾, 21¾, 24, 27, 31)” [45.5 (50, 55, 61, 68.5, 78.5) cm], ending on a WS row.
Do not fasten off.

Next Row (WS): Ch 1. Work 59 (65, 71, 79, 89, 101) sc evenly along long edge of ribbing. Turn.

Pattern Stitch:
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1. 1 sc in first st, 1 dc in next st. Rep from * to end. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 3. 1 sc in next dc, 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to end. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc. 1 dc in next sc, 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * to end. Turn.
Repeat Rows 2–3 in pattern until piece measures: For Her: 15″ [38 cm], For His: 16″ [40.5 cm]

Fasten off on WS row.

Armhole Shaping
Next Row (RS): Skip 4 (6, 6, 8, 12, 16) sts, join yarn with sl st to next dc. Ch 1, sc in same st, work pattern across next 50 (52, 58, 62, 64, 68) sts. Leave remaining sts unworked.
Next Row: Ch 1. Sc2tog, work in pattern to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Turn.
Repeat last row 3 (3, 5, 7, 7, 7) more times. (43 (45, 47, 47, 49, 53) sts remain.)
Work Even in pattern until armhole measures 8 (8½, 9, 9, 9½, 10)” [20.5 (22.5, 23, 23, 24.5, 25.5) cm]. Fasten off.

Shoulder Shaping
Next Row (RS): Skip 6 sts, join yarn with sl st in next dc, work in pattern across next 30 (32, 34, 34, 36, 40) sts. Fasten off.
Next Row: Skip 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7) sts, join yarn, work in pattern across 21 (23, 23, 23, 25, 27) sts. Fasten off.

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Front

Repeat Back from ** to **.

Left Neck Shaping
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc2tog, work in pattern across 20 (21, 24, 26, 27, 29) sts, sc2tog (neck edge). Turn.
Row 2: Work to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Turn.
Row 3: Sc2tog, work in pattern to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Turn.
Repeat Rows 2–3: 0 (0, 1, 2, 2, 2) times. (19 (20, 20, 19, 20, 22) sts)
Work 1 row even.
Decrease 1 st at neck edge every other row 7 (8, 7, 6, 7, 8) times.
Work even until armhole matches Back. Fasten off.

Left Shoulder Shaping: Skip 6 sts, join yarn, work across row in pattern. Fasten off.

Right Neck Shaping:
Skip center st, join yarn, sc2tog over same and next st, work in pattern to last 2 sts, sc2tog.
Next Row: Sc2tog, work in pattern to end.
Next Row: Sc2tog, work to last 2 sts, sc2tog.
Repeat Rows 2–3: 0 (0, 1, 2, 2, 2) times. (19 (20, 20, 19, 20, 22) sts)
Work 1 row even.
Decrease 1 st at neck edge every other row 7 (8, 7, 6, 7, 8) times.
Work even until armhole matches Back.

Right Shoulder: Ch 1, work 6 sts, fasten off. Leave remaining sts unworked.

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Finishing

Shoulder Seam: Sew right shoulder seam.

Neckband:
Join yarn at left neck edge. Ch 1, work 22 (24, 24, 26, 28, 30) sc down left, 1 sc in center st, place marker, 22 (24, 24, 26, 28, 30) sc up right, 22 (24, 24, 26, 26, 28) across back. (67 (73, 73, 79, 83, 89) sts)
Work 4 rows decreasing 1 st on each side of center 3 sts using sc3tog. Fasten off.
Sew left shoulder and neckband seam.

Armbands (make 2):
Ch 6.
Row 1 (RS): 1 sc in 2nd ch, sc to end. (5 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sctbl in each st. Turn.
Repeat until band fits armhole. Sew as you go. Fasten off.

Side Seams: Sew side seams and armband seams.

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Conclusion

Congratulations, your crochet V-neck vest is complete! With its timeless style, clean lines, and cozy texture, this vest is the perfect layering piece to elevate your handmade wardrobe. Choose a neutral for classic wear or play with color for a bold statement—either way, it’s sure to become a staple.