Instructions
Free easy crochet baby vest pattern Basics
0/9Notes
- •This Free easy crochet baby vest pattern includes organized steps, materials, and helpful resources for crocheters.
- •Vest is worked in one piece from neck edge downwards.
- •Ch 2 at beg of row does not count as hdc.
- •For more beginner tips, check our patterns catalog.
Ch 35 (35-43-43).
1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook (counts as 1 hdc). (2 hdc in next ch. 1 hdc in next ch) 16 (16-20-20) times. Turn. 49 (49-61-61) hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. (Ch 1. Miss next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc) 24 (24-30-30) times. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. (2 hdc in next ch-1 sp. 1 hdc in next hdc) 24 (24-30-30) times. Turn. 73 (73-91-91) hdc.
4th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. (Ch 1. Miss next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc) 36 (36-45-45) times. Turn.
5th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. (2 hdc in next ch-1 sp. 1 hdc in next hdc) 36 (36-45-45) times. Turn. 109 (109-136-136) hdc.
Sizes 12 and 18 mos only: 6th and 7th rows: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc across. Turn.
Size 24 mos only: 6th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc across. Turn.
Size 24 mos only: 7th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 8 hdc. (2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 16 hdc) 7 times. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 8 hdc. Turn. 144 hdc.
Divide for Body and Sleeves
0/1Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 10 (10-11-12) hdc. Ch 10 (12-12-12). Miss next 34 (34-46-48) hdc. 1 sc in each of next 21 (21-10-11) hdc. 2 sc in each of next 0 (0-1-1) hdc. 1 sc in each of next 0 (0-11-12) hdc. Ch 10 (12-12-12). Miss next 34 (34-46-48) hdc. 1 sc in each of next 10 (10-11-12) hdc. Turn. 61 (65-69-73) sts.
Body
0/5Notes
- •Refer to the Craft Yarn Council for standard sizing guidelines.
1st row: (RS). Ch 2. 1 dc in next st – beg cluster made. Ch 3. (Yoh and draw up a loop in 3rd ch from hook. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – side cluster made. (Miss next sc or ch. Dc3tog. Side cluster) 14 (15-16-17) times. Miss next sc. Dc2tog. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 3. 1 dc in first st (counts as 2 dc). (Ch 1. Miss next side cluster. 3 dc in top of next dc3tog) 14 (15-16-17) times. Ch 1. 2 dc in last st. Turn.
3rd row: Beg cluster. Side cluster. (Miss next ch-1 sp. Dc3tog. Side Cluster) 14 (15-16-17) times. Miss next ch 1 sp. Dc2tog. Turn.
4th row: Ch 3. 1 dc in first st (counts as 2 dc). (Ch 1. 3 dc in top of next dc3tog) 14 (15-16-17) times. Ch 1. 2 dc in last st. Turn.
Rep 3rd and 4th rows until Body measures 6 (7½-9-10½)" [15 (19-23-26.5) cm]. Fasten off.
Buttonhole Band
0/21st row: (WS). Join yarn with sl st to neck edge at Right Front. Ch 1. Work 25 (31-35-40) sc evenly down front edge. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 21 (27-31-36) sc. Ch 3. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Fasten off.
Button Band
0/11st row: (RS). Join yarn with sl st to neck edge at Left Front. Ch 1. Work 25 (31-35-40) sc evenly down front edge. Fasten off.
Finishing
0/1Notes
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Sew button in position to correspond to buttonhole.
FAQ
Questions about this pattern
Is Free Easy Crochet Baby Vest Pattern good for beginners?+
Yes. Free Easy Crochet Baby Vest Pattern is marked easy and includes step-by-step instructions, materials, gauge notes, and progress checkboxes.
What yarn weight do I need for Free Easy Crochet Baby Vest Pattern?+
This pattern lists Worsted (4). If you substitute yarn, make a gauge swatch before starting so the finished size stays close to the pattern notes.
How long does Free Easy Crochet Baby Vest Pattern take to crochet?+
The estimated time is 6–10 hours. Your pace may change depending on yarn choice, stitch familiarity, and how much finishing the project needs.
Do I need to check gauge for this crochet pattern?+
Yes. The pattern gauge is 13 sc and 14 rows = 4" [10 cm].. Use the listed hook size, 5 mm (U.S. H or 8), unless your swatch tells you to adjust. Checking gauge helps avoid a finished project that is too small, too large, or too stiff.
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