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Granny Stripe Vest Front view

Introducing my Granny Stripe Vest! And, that’s as creative as my naming process is going to get at this moment. I guess you could say I like to keep things simple. And, speaking of simple, you will love how simple this vest is to make, yet how absolutely gorgeous it is!

It’s made with a 100% Cotton yarn, so it’s super breathable for layering in the Summer! You can do a solid colored vest and that would still be super pretty, but I’m loving the stripes!

I’m in love with how well these colors came together. Oh, and I must say, the fringe adds so much to this vest! I know it can be a little time consuming to add, but it’s so worth it!

And, we can’t forget George. I finally gave up on trying to keep him out of the pictures, it’s a fruitless task. I think he made it into like 8 out of 10 photos, but who’s counting? Lol.

He’s my squishy, cuddly cat. I don’t think I’ve ever had a cat that wants more love than him!

Look at that cute little face!

About the Design –

The work up for my Granny Stripe vest is really simple! It’s made from the bottom up and then you work the front panels on each side and a back panel across the middle. So, the only thing to seam is the top of the shoulders! Then add fringe.

I have included lots of pictures as you go along!

I chose to use Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn for my Granny Stripe vest and it works up beautifully! I highly recommend using a cotton yarn, especially if you are going to be wearing this in the Summer, because it’s so breathable. You could even make this vest longer and use it as a swim suit cover up!

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton is one of my favorite cottons yarns that I’ve used so far because it’s a solid yarn and doesn’t split or fray any!

Of course, you can always use any yarn as long as you match the gauge. I had many different testers use Acrylic blends of yarn and their vests turned out great!

Vest is meant to be semi fitted, so if you are wanting an oversized vest, go up a size. For reference, the model is wearing a Medium and has a 38” bust.

Check out my other Patterns –

  1. Easy Peasy Raglan Sweater
  2. Denim Shawl
  3. Star Dust Shrug
  4. One Skein Bulky Beanie

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Pattern

Level – Late Beginner

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Things you will need:

  • 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in Ecru, 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in Succulent, Camel & Cafe au Lait. OR 5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins for a solid color vest OR approx. 800 ( 900, 1,000, 1,200, 1,400, 1,600, 1,800, 2,000, 2,200) yards of similar worsted weight yarn.
  • Size H / 5.00mm Crochet Hook
  • Scissors
  • Yarn Needle
  • Tape Measure

Stitch Key –

Notes –

  • Pattern is written with 9 sizes XS ( S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
  • Construction of this pattern is simple, It’s made from the bottom up and then you work the front panels on each side and a back panel across the middle. The only thing to seam is the top of the shoulders! Then add fringe.
  • Model is 5’, wearing a size M, with a 38’’ bust.
  • It may be easiest to print the pattern out and highlight the size you will be making throughout the pattern to keep track of your size
  • Vest is meant to be semi fitted, so if you are wanting an oversized vest, go up a size.
  • I will include other notes throughout the pattern when needed.

Gauge –

  • For the gauge swatch, chain 20 stitches and work rows 1 – 8 of the pattern.
  • Gauge swatch should measure 5.75” wide x 4.25” tall
  • Be sure to go up or down in hook size if needed to obtain the correct gauge

Sizing –

  • XS (28”-30” Bust)
  • S (32”-34” Bust)
  • M (36”-38” Bust)
  • L (40”-42” Bust)
  • XL (44”-46” Bust)
  • 2X (48”-50” Bust)
  • 3X (52”-54” Bust)
  • 4X (56”-58” Bust)
  • 5X (60”-62” Bust)

Finished Measurements –

  • XS – 17” Armpit to Armpit (laid flat) & 24.5” Shoulder to hem (without fringe)
  • S – 19” Armpit to Armpit (laid flat) & 24.5” Shoulder to hem (without fringe)
  • M – 21” Armpit to Armpit (laid flat) & 24.5” Shoulder to hem (without fringe)
  • L – 23” Armpit to Armpit (laid flat) & 26” Shoulder to hem (without fringe)
  • XL – 25” Armpit to Armpit (laid flat) & 26” Shoulder to hem (without fringe)
  • 2X – 27” Armpit to Armpit (laid flat) & 27.5” Shoulder to hem (without fringe)
  • 3X – 29” Armpit to Armpit (laid flat) & 27.5” Shoulder to hem (without fringe)
  • 4X – 31” Armpit to Armpit (laid flat) & 29” Shoulder to hem (without fringe)
  • 5X – 33” Armpit to Armpit (laid flat) & 29” Shoulder to hem (without fringe)

Measurements given are approx., If you are within 2” of the given measurements, it should all be fine.

Pattern –

Change colors every 2 rows following this color pattern –

Color A, Color B, Color C, Color A, Color D, Repeat

Row 1: ch 92 ( 110, 122, 134, 146, 158, 170, 182, 194), sc in 2nd chain from hook and in each ch st across

Row 2: ch 3 (counts as a stitch here and throughout the rest of pattern), t, dc in same st, * sk 2 st, 3 dc in next st* repeat * to * until last 3 st, sk 2 st, 2 dc in very last st

Row 3: ch 3, t, 2 dc in gap, * 3 dc in each gap space * repeat * to * until last gap space, 2 dc in last gap space, dc in very last st (chain 3 from previous row)

Row 4: ch 3, t, dc in same st, * 3 dc in gap* repeat * to * in each gap sp across, 2 dc in very last st (chain 3 from previous row)

Repeat rows 3 & 4 until you reach row 32 ( 32, 32, 34, 34, 36, 36, 38, 38)

If you want to make it longer, you can add as many more rows as you wish, do keep in mind that we will be adding fringe to the bottom also.

Take vest and wrap it around yourself right under the arms and see if it is long enough for you. If it is, then continue on in the pattern, if not, add a few extra rows

We will now make 1 of the front side panels.

Row 33 ( 33, 33, 35, 35, 37, 37, 39, 39): ch 3, t, 2 dc in gap, * 3 dc in each gap space* repeat * to * for a total of 4 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9) times.

Row 34 (34, 34, 36, 36, 38, 38, 40, 40): ch 3, t, dc in same st, * 3 dc in gap space* repeat * to * across, 2 dc in last st

Row 35 (35, 35, 37, 37, 39, 39, 41, 41): ch 3, t, 2 dc in gap, * 3 dc in each gap space * repeat * to * until last gap space, 2 dc in last gap space, dc in very last st

Row 36 (36, 36, 38, 38, 40, 40, 42, 42): ch 3, t, dc in same st, * 3 dc in gap space* repeat * to * across, 2 dc in last st

Row 37 (37, 37, 39, 39, 41, 41, 43, 43) – 38 (38, 38, 40, 40, 42, 42, 44, 44); Repeat previous 2 rows

Row 39 (39, 39, 41, 41, 43, 43, 45, 45): ch 1, t, sl st to the next gap space, ch 3, dc in gap sp, * 3 dc in each gap space* Repeat * to * until you reach last gap space, 2 dc in last gap, dc in last st

Row 40 (40, 40, 42, 42, 44, 44, 46, 46): ch 3, t, dc in same st, * 3 dc in gap space* repeat * to * across to last gap space, 2 dc in last gap space

Row 41 (41, 41, 43, 43, 45, 45, 47, 47) – 42 (42, 42, 44, 44, 46, 46, 48, 48): repeat row 39 (39, 39, 41, 41, 43, 43, 45, 45) & 40 (40, 40, 42, 42, 44, 44, 46, 46)

Row 43 (43, 43, 45, 45, 47, 47, 49, 49): ch 3, t, 2 dc in gap, * 3 dc in each gap space * repeat * to * until last gap space, 2 dc in last gap space, dc in very last st

Row 44 (44, 44, 46, 46, 48, 48, 50, 50): ch 3, t, dc in same st, * 3 dc in gap* repeat * to * in each gap sp across, 2 dc in very last st

Cut yarn. 1st side panel is complete.

Flip vest over and attach yarn to other side of the vest and repeat rows 33 ( 33, 33, 35, 35, 37, 37, 39, 39) – 44 (44, 44, 46, 46, 48, 48, 50, 50)

Back panel –

Attach the yarn in between the 7-8 (8-9, 8-9, 9-10, 10-11, 11-12, 11-12, 12-13, 13-14) cluster of 3 dc from the edge of one of the front panels

Row 33 (33, 33, 35, 35, 37, 37, 39, 39): ch 3, dc in same gap, * 3 dc in next gap space * repeat * to * for a total of 8 (10, 12, 12, 14, 14, 16, 16, 18) times, 2 dc in next gap space

Row 34 (34, 34, 36, 36, 38, 38, 40, 40): ch 3, t, 2 dc in gap, * 3 dc in each gap space * repeat * to * until last gap space, 2 dc in last gap space, dc in very last st

Row 35 (35, 35, 37, 37, 39, 39, 41, 41): ch 3, t, dc in same st, * 3 dc in gap* repeat * to * in each gap sp across, 2 dc in very last st

Row 36 (36, 36, 38, 38, 40, 40, 42, 42) – 44 (44, 44, 46, 46, 48, 48, 50, 50): repeat rows 34 (34, 34, 36, 36, 38, 38, 40, 40 & 35 (35, 35, 37, 37, 39, 39, 41, 41) ending on row 34 (34, 34, 36, 36, 38, 38, 40, 40)

Cut yarn and weave in all ends

Lay the vest flat and fold over the sides and line them up even with the back panel. Slip Stitch the top of each side together. Flip the vest right side out.

Attach Color A to the bottom left corner and evenly single crochet up the side around the neck and down the other side.

Attach Color A anywhere around the armhole and evenly single crochet around the armhole, slip stitching back into the 1st sc when you get back to where you started.

You can now add fringe if you would like or leave it off. I personally think that the fringe adds so much to this vest!

To add Fringe –

cut 6” pieces of yarn for fringe. Place 2 pieces of fringe in every stitch across the bottom hem, following the same color pattern as the vest

You can find anything from a piece of cardboard that’s 3” tall to wrap your yarn around to make fringe. I used my Susan Bates Knit Check to wrap my yarn around

I have a tutorial HERE for making and adding fringe if you would like to watch that!

After adding the fringe, your vest is complete! Enjoy!

I hope that you have found this tutorial helpful! I love to see what everyone makes using inspiration from my blog! So, whether you make this Granny Stripe Vest or another one of my patterns, Be sure to tag me @okiegirlblingnthings on Instagram so I can see!

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