Vests are such a versatile piece of clothing—you can wear cozy vests in the fall or winter, and lightweight vests in spring and summer. In this round-up, we’ll explore easy crochet vest patterns for all seasons! Before you choose a vest to make, though, be sure you’re comfortable working in the back loop only, as many of these patterns call for that skill. If you’ve never use that technique before, don’t worry—here’s a tutorial:
Ok, ready? Let’s start with one of the most classic kinds of vests: sweater vests!
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1. The Vest
This super-cute basic sweater vest can be made in eight sizes, from small through 5XL. The square neckline adds a pop of style, and to make this vest, you’ll just need worsted weight yarn and knowledge of simple stitches!
2. Crochet Vest Top
Here’s a standard V-neck sweater vest made with DK-weight yarn. It’s slightly cropped, so it’s perfect for spring or fall weather. The pattern includes six sizes (small through 3XL) and only calls for easy stitches. The sweater is worked as separate front and back panels that are seamed together, and then you’ll crochet and attach the ribbing for the neckline and armholes.
3. Crochet Grandpa Sweater Vest
This sweater vest, also designed by Crochet With Carrie, is a less fitted, more classic version of her crochet vest top. It uses the same construction steps, with two panels and separate ribbing, but it’s made with worsted-weight yarn instead of DK yarn. The pattern includes five sizes (small through 2XL), and this is a good choice if you’re new to crocheting clothing, because the pattern only calls for easy stitches, and there’s even a video tutorial!
4. Wow Chunky Vest
This sweater vest is made with weight 6 chunky yarn, so it’s cozy and will work up quickly. The pattern includes nine sizes, from XS through 5XL, and there’s also a video tutorial. As long as you know basic stitches plus the half-double crochet decrease, this project will be a breeze.
5. Crochet Sweater Vest
Not only is this sweater vest cute, it’s also quick and easy to make! You’ll need size 6 super bulky yarn and knowledge of basic stitches plus the hdc2tog stitch. The pattern includes sizes XS through XXL, so this vest can fit almost anyone!
6. Cumberland Tank
This striped vest is perfect for any season: You can wear it as a tank top on warm summer days, or layer it over a shirt as a sweater vest during chillier weather. It’s made with worsted-weight yarn, and I love the colors the designer chose, but of course you can customize this vest by choosing any of your favorite colors! The pattern includes eight sizes (XS through 4XL), and only calls for basic stitches—just be sure you’re comfortable with color changes before you begin.
Now let’s take a look at some granny square vests!
7. EASY 70’s Crochet Granny Square Vest
This basic granny square vest is a great beginner project because it’s made with easy stitches and the pattern includes a video tutorial! You can pick any of your favorite colors of worsted-weight yarn, though I think the vest looks particularly amazing in retro shades. The pattern includes nine sizes from XS through 5XL, and this vest is so simple that you can make it in one day!
8. Crochet Valentine Granny Square Vest
Here’s a stylish Valentine’s Day version of HayHay Crochet’s granny square vest. This vest can be made in sizes XS through 5XL, and you’ll just need worsted-weight yarn plus knowledge of basic stitches. There are plenty of photos to guide you through the pattern, so even beginner crocheters will be able to make this vest!
9. Crochet Holiday Granny Square Vest
And here’s HayHay Crochet’s Christmas granny square vest! All you’ll need for this project is worsted-weight yarn and knowledge of easy stitches. Just like her original vest pattern, this one can be made in nine different sizes. You’re sure to feel holiday cheer when you wear it, and this vest would also make a perfect Christmas gift!
10. Instagranny Vest
This gorgeous vest is made of 30+ granny squares seamed together. There are so many options for colors and patterns when you’re using granny squares this way, and if you want your sweater to look just like the designer’s, pick up some Katia Instagranny color metered yarn. This yarn is designed to create perfect color changes in granny squares! The vest can be made in two sizes (S/M and L/XL/XXL) and is quite easy to crochet because there’s a video tutorial included.
11. Hooded Granny Square Vest
This fun vest is made of granny squares seamed together, and the best part? It has a hood and pockets! Using multiple colors allows you to do a fun floral motif like the designer, or you could alternate various solid-color granny squares for a more patchwork look. The pattern includes five sizes from small through XXL, and to crochet your preferred size, you’ll just need worsted-weight yarn and knowledge of basic stitches.
12. Caron Cake Triangle Shawl / Versatile Vest
This versatile vest looks absolutely stunning when made with Caron Cakes, a weight 4 yarn that lends itself to stripes. While the shawl is technically a triangle, it uses the granny square technique of doing double-crochet clusters into the chain spaces of the previous row. The pattern has detailed instructions and helpful photos, and once you get going, the project is super easy and meditative!
Now let’s take a look at some extra fun crochet vests!
13. Crochet Checkerboard Sweater Vest
This deliciously creative vintage-style vest is inspired by a checkerboard cookie. The pattern calls for worsted-weight yarn and easy stitches, plus the half-double crochet decrease. You can make this vest in three sizes (S/M, L/XL, and 2XL/3XL), and it’s a good beginner project because there are detailed instructions, helpful photos, and a video tutorial!
14. Everyday Crochet Sweater Vest Top
Have you ever seen anything as fun as this strawberry sweater vest?! With its stripes, chunky collar, cropped fit, and little strawberry puffs, this vest is perfect for spring and summer. The pattern includes sizes small through 2XL and calls for easy stitches plus the strawberry stitch, which is explained in a video tutorial. Just pick up some worsted-weight yarn in white, green, and red, and you’ll have a stylish vest in no time!
Of course, spring and summer aren’t the only time you might want to wear a crochet vest. Next, let’s check out some cozy vests that are perfect for winter:
15. Free Easy Hooded Crochet Vest
With its cozy hood and fun lace-like design, this is the perfect vest for mild winter days. The pattern includes seven sizes (XS through 3X), and you’ll need worsted-weight yarn plus knowledge of foundation double crochet and the picot stitch. This is a great project if you have some crochet experience but want to branch out into new techniques!
16. Easy Crochet Vest
This warm vest has gorgeous buttons, and its deep green color reminds me of Scotland and Ireland. It’s made of a back panel, two front panels, and pockets that are all crocheted with worsted-weight yarn and simple stitches. The pattern includes six sizes, from small through 3XL, and there’s also a video tutorial to help you with the project.
17. Chunky Lace Vest
This chunky vest is cozy and lacy all at the same time. It looks so wintery, just like a snowflake. And best of all, it has pockets! For this project, you’ll need size 6 super bulky yarn and knowledge of pretty easy stitches. So grab your supplies and get ready to make a vest in any one of nine sizes, from XS through 5X.
And now, since summer is almost here, let’s check out some vests that are perfect for warm weather:
18. Bohemian Crochet Vest
This bohemian vest has a gorgeous lacy design that’s achieved in part with granny squares. It’s long and flowy, the perfect vest for a beach day, a brunch, or a summer music festival. The pattern includes seven sizes (S/M through 4X/5X), and is a good choice if you have a bit of crochet experience already, because you’ll need to know a few intermediate-level stitches.
19. Vintage Crochet Vest
This vintage vest would be absolutely perfect for a music festival—Woodstock, anyone? With vintage styles making a comeback, you’re sure to get compliments on this vest! Just grab some worsted-weight yarn and be ready to triple crochet—it’s this stitch that gives the vest its breezy look.
20. Sunnyside Vest
This is a super cute cropped vest, perfect for wearing over a tank top or camisole. I absolutely love the granny square motif along the bottom hem, and there’s even a video tutorial for this part of the vest! For this project, you’ll need weight 2 yarn and knowledge of foundation half-double crochet plus the half-double crochet decrease. You can make this vest in any one of six sizes, from XS/S through 5X.
21. XOXO Summer Crochet Vest
Here’s another fun and breezy summer vest. It looks absolutely stunning in pink! For this project, you’ll need to know easy crochet stitches plus the X-stitch, which is described in the pattern. So just grab some worsted yarn and decide whether to make your vest in size S/M or L/XL, and you’ll have a summery garment in no time!
22. Easy Breezy Lightweight Summer Vest
This summer vest has a long, netted style that makes it the perfect cover-up for a beach day. The pattern includes two sizes and only calls for basic stitches. There’s even a video tutorial, so this is a wonderful beginner project. If you’ve got DK/weight 3 yarn, you can get started right away!
And maybe you’re thinking, “What if my kids want a vest?”
Now that we’ve covered so many crochet vest patterns for adults, let’s check out some for kids!
23. Child Size Summer Vest
What better place to start than with a pattern for the kids’ size of the Easy Breezy Lightweight Summer vest? My favorite part is the fringe you can add! This pattern includes four sizes: American Girl Doll, toddler, child, and teen—so the whole family can have matching summer vests!
24. Red Heart Easy V-Neck Vest
This adorable sweater vest can be made in four sizes, for 6 month, 12 month, 18 month, and 24 month babies. You’ll need weight 4 yarn and knowledge of basic crochet stitches—just make sure to pay close attention to the instructions for assembly and finishing so your vest will turn out perfectly!
25. Atta Boy Vest
This is a super cute sweater vest for babies, and the best part is the buttons! You can make this vest in 9 month, 12 month, and 18 month sizes, and you’ll just need worsted yarn, your favorite buttons, and knowledge of basic stitches.
26. Wee Vest Pattern
Kids need to stay cozy in the chilly winter weather, too, so why not make this fun hooded vest? The pattern calls for worsted-weight yarn and easy stitches, and includes three sizes: 6-9 months, 12 months, and 24 months.
27. Granny Square Top
Here’s a cute and easy granny square vest that will look wonderful on any baby or toddler. The pattern walks you through making a 2T size, but the sizing is very customizable, and the top works up super quickly and easily, so you’ll be able to make multiple vests as your child grows. As long as you know how to crochet a granny square, this project will be a breeze. To assemble the vest, just follow the pattern and its helpful photos.
28. Bernat Crochet Flutter Sleeve Vest
Need something for your kid to wear in family photos, for Easter, or just to look super cute? Check out this adorable lacy vest! The pattern includes sizes 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, and 24 months, and you’ll just need worsted weight yarn and knowledge of basic stitches plus the dc2tog and dc3tog stitches.
29. Heatherly Easy Free Crochet Vest
Last but certainly not least is this sweater vest pattern that includes nine kid sizes and nine adult sizes! If you need matching vests for a family reunion, this is certainly the pattern for you! The pattern calls for the stacked single crochet stitch and double crochet decrease, but it’s super detailed and even includes a video tutorial, so you should be able to follow along even if you’re pretty new to crochet. Just grab some sport-weight yarn and you’ll have kids’ and adults’ vests in no time!
So, which vests will you be making from this round-up? Let us know in the comments!
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