How to crochet a women's vest

A vest is a versatile wardrobe item that can easily be combined with other things. It emphasizes the figure well and can be combined with absolutely any style. Crocheted items have a delightful lightness and serve as a decoration for any woman's wardrobe. Stylish vests have been present in the collections of fashion designers for many years and are still guaranteed to remain there for a couple of decades. Light and airy, they allow you to add romance and elegance to any look.

However, it happens that a model that you really like may cost more than the expected price, and you really want to get such a universal product. In this case, you can knit it yourself, and it will not be difficult even for beginners, let alone experienced needlewomen. Crocheting such a thing is especially simple - after all, the product can always be slightly altered along the way and it will not be particularly difficult.

Crochet vests for women

Vests are very popular in the wardrobes of both women and men.However, in this article we will look at knitting a women's vest. However, a similar item of men's clothing can also be made independently following similar processes.

Attention! Before you begin the knitting process and purchase the necessary yarn, you should decide what kind of wardrobe it will accompany. Absolutely any color scheme is suitable for everyday style, and for visiting the office it is best to choose calm shades that are more suitable for business style.

Vests can be different:

• One-piece that fits over the head like a sweater.
• To the fullest. This format resembles a cardigan or sleeveless sweater.

Thus, It is best to decide on a model at the very beginning of work. A similarly important point is the length of the future vest, the presence of pockets or a belt and other accessories.

Model selection

Women's knitted vests are very popular because they have long ceased to resemble old village styles. Such models are especially relevant in the warmer seasons, when you don’t really want to wear bulky things in case of cool weather. Vests go perfectly with a business look and look harmonious with shirts and blouses - the main attributes of a business wardrobe.

Now There are many different models:

• Large knit with a voluminous pattern. Such products add a special charm to the image and at the same time are lightweight.
• Openwork vests. Refined and very delicate models give the image a romantic style.
• Down the throat. Such vests are perfect in combination with a light jacket and will allow you to exclude a scarf from your look, since the high neck will perfectly protect your neck from the cold.
• Short. Such vests go perfectly with sheath dresses and high skirts.
• Long. Perfect for any wardrobe, best worn in combination with trousers.

Next, we will look at an interesting version of a women's waistcoat of medium length to the thigh, which can be a great addition to any look.

Model:

Tools and materials

In order to get started, you need to determine the amount of material you will need. Usually, in order to do this, you need to knit a sample from the material you like using the same pattern that will be the main one on the vest and calculate the knitting density, as well as the yarn consumption.

Reference! It is recommended to knit a sample no less than 10*10 centimeters in size.

However, on average, for a women's vest of an average size you will need 2-3 skeins of yarn. This depends on the pattern that will be used and the thickness of the thread in the skein. In addition, it is best to keep the label from the material in case of a yarn shortage.

Similarly, you should choose a hook of the appropriate size. Typically, the yarn manufacturer indicates on the label the recommended size of tools: knitting needles or hook. However, if you want to make the product more dense, you can use a slightly smaller hook; you want to create a vest that is more weightless, then it is better to take a tool a few points larger.

To create our vest for size 44/46 you will need 2 skeins of Fio Circulo Paris yarn and a No. 3 hook.

The process of knitting a vest step by step

• To knit a vest, cast on 193 stitches and 3 rise stitches.
• From the second row, knit with pattern No. 1 according to the pattern until it reaches 18 centimeters in height.
• Start the next row with pattern No. 2 and knit 10–12 centimeters in this way.
• After reaching a total height of 28–30 centimeters, switch to the first pattern and continue knitting until it separates into the back and fronts.

Knitting pattern and pattern:

You need to divide the knitting when you reach a height of 40 centimeters. To do this, knit 37 loops for the right front, 18 for the armhole, then 83 loops for the back and repeat: 18 loops for the armhole and 37 for the left front.

Knit these parts separately:

• To knit the back, you need to continue pattern No. 1 to a height of 60 centimeters and close the knitting.
• Forming the neckline on the shelves. At a height of 42 centimeters, begin to bind off 2 loops in each row 6 times in a row.
• Carry out subsequent decreases in the shelves 9 times, 1 loop in each row.
• Finish work at a height of 60 centimeters from the start of work.

At the last stage, you should sew the shoulders and tie the product along the edge with single crochets in 3 rows. After this, close the knitting, and you can wear the finished vest and enjoy the result.