TOOLS & SUPPLIES
- RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 (1,1, 2) skeins 360 Cafe Latte A; and 1 skein 722 Pretty ‘n Pink or 971 Camouflage B.
- Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm [US I-9] and 6.0mm [US J-10]_x000B_
- Four 1” (2.5 cm) metal “D” rings Yarn needle
- GAUGE: 6 V-sts and 10 rows = 4” (10 cm) in V-Stitch pattern with Size I/9 hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
- RED HEART® Super Saver®, E300 available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); multicolor, heather and print 5 oz (141 g), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5 oz (141g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins
Directions are for size Child’s size Small (2). Changes for sizes Medium (4), Large (6), and X-Large (8) are in parentheses.
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Finished Chest: 21½ (24, 26½, 29½)” (54.5 [61, 67.5, 75] cm)
Finished Length: 12 (14½, 15½, 17½)” (30.5 [37, 39.5, 44.5] cm)
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Special Abbreviations
V-st: (Hdc, ch 1, hdc) in same st or space. _x000B_ V-st Pattern Stitch (V-st Patt) Row 1: V-st in 4th ch from hook, *skip next 2 ch, V-st in next ch; repeat from * until 3 ch remain, skip next 2 ch, hdc in last ch, turn. Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc here and throughout), V-st in ch-1 space of each V-st across, ending with hdc in top of beginning ch-2, turn. Repeat Row 2 for pattern.
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NOTE
Vest is made in one piece to armhole, then divided for fronts and back.
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VEST
Body
With A and smaller hook, ch 97 (109, 121, 133). Work in V-st Patt until piece measures 6 (8, 9, 10)” (15 [20.5, 23, 25.5] cm) from beginning.
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Right Front
Row 1: Ch 2, V-st in next 6 (7, 7, 8) V-sts, hdc in next ch-1 space, turn—6 (7, 7, 8) V-sts. Row 2: Work even in V-st Patt.
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Sizes L and XL Only
Rows 3–4: Work even in V-st Patt.
All Sizes
Row 3 (3, 5, 5): Slip st to first ch-1 space, ch 2, V-st in next 4 (5, 6, 7) V-sts, hdc in next ch-1 space, turn—4 (5, 6, 7) V-sts. Rows 4–6 (4–6, 6, 6): Work even in V-st Patt. Fasten off A. Change to larger hook. Row 7: With larger hook, join B in next ch-1 space, ch 1, *sc in ch-1 space, sc between next 2 dc’s; repeat from 3 (4, 4, 5) times, turn—8 (10, 10, 12) sc. Rows 8–10: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 11: Skip first st, slip st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each sc across, turn—7 (9, 9, 11) sc. Rows 12–14: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 15: Repeat Row 11—6 (8, 8, 10) sc. Rows 16–18 (16–20, 16–20, 16–18): Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
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Size X-Large Only
Row 19: Repeat Row 11—9 sc. Rows 20–22: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 23: Repeat Row 11—8 sc. Row 24: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. _x000B_
All Sizes Row 19 (21, 21, 25): Ch 1, sc in first 3 (4, 4, 4) sc, slip st in next 3 (4, 4, 4) sts, turn. Row 20 (22, 22, 26): Ch 1, sc in each st across—6 (8, 8, 8) sc. Fasten off. _x000B_
Back
Skip 1 (1, 3, 3) V-sts in last row of Body to the left of Right Front, join yarn in next ch-1 space, Row 1: Ch 2, V-st in next 13 (15, 15, 17) V-sts, hdc in next ch-1 space, turn—13 (15, 15, 17) V-sts. Row 2: Work even in V-st Patt.
Sizes L and XL Only
Rows 3–4: Work even in V-st Patt.
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All Sizes
Row 3 (3, 5, 5): Slip st to first ch-1 space, ch 2, V-st in next 11 (13, 13, 15) V-sts, hdc in next ch-1 space, turn—11 (13, 13, 15) V-sts. Rows 4–6 (4–6, 6, 6): Work even in V-st Patt. Fasten off A. Change to larger hook. Row 7: With larger hook, join B in next ch-1 space, ch 1, *sc in ch-1 space, sc between next 2 dc’s; repeat from 11 (13, 13, 15) times, turn—24 (28, 28, 32) sc. Rows 8–18 (20, 20, 24): Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 19 (21, 21, 25): Ch 1, skip first st, slip st in next 2 (3, 3, 3) sts, sc in next 18 (20, 20, 24) sts, slip st in next 3 (4, 4, 4) sts, turn. Row 20 (22, 22, 26): Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn—24 (28, 28, 32) sc. Fasten off.
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Left Front
Skip 1 (1, 3, 3) V-sts in last row of Body to the left of Back, join yarn in next ch-1 space. Row 1: Ch 2, V-st in each V-st across, hdc in top of beginning ch-2, turn—6 (7, 7, 8) V-sts. Row 2: Work even in V-st Patt.
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Sizes L and XL Only
Rows 3–4: Work even in V-st Patt.
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All Sizes
Row 3 (3, 5, 5): Slip st to first ch-1 space, ch 2, V-st in next 4 (5, 6, 7) V-sts, hdc in next ch-1 space, turn—4 (5, 6, 7) V-sts. Rows 4–6 (4–6, 6, 6): Work even in V-st Patt. Fasten off A. Change to larger hook. Row 7: With larger hook, join B in next ch-1 space, ch 1, *sc in ch-1 space, sc between next 2 dc’s; repeat from 3 (4, 4, 5) times, turn—8 (10, 10, 12) sc. Rows 8–10: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last st, turn, leaving remaining st unworked—7 (9, 9, 11) sc. Rows 12–14: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 15: Rep Row 11—6 (8, 8, 10) sc. Rows 16–18 (16–20, 16–20, 16–18): Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
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Size X-Large Only
Row 19: Repeat Row 11—9 sc. Rows 20–22: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 23: Repeat Row 11—8 sc. Row 24: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
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All Sizes
Row 19 (21, 21, 25): Ch 1, skip first st, slip st in next 2 (3, 3, 3) sts, sc in next 3 (4, 4, 4) sts, turn. Row 20 (22, 22, 26): Ch 1, sc in each st across—6 (8, 8, 8) sc. Fasten off.
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Large Pocket (Make 0 [2, 2, 2]) With A and smaller hook, ch 15. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—14 sc. Rows 2–11: Ch 1, sc in each across, turn. Do not turn at end of last row. Work now progresses in rnds. _x000B_
Edging
Round 1: Sc evenly around pocket, working 2 sc in each corner, join with a slip st in first sc. Round 2: Slip st in each sc around. Fasten off.
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Large Pocket Flap (Make 0 [2, 2, 2]) With A and smaller hook, ch 17. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—16 sc. Rows 2–9: Ch 1, sc in each across, turn. Finish same as Large Pocket Edging.
Medium Pocket (Make 2) With A and smaller hook, ch 11. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—10 sc. Rows 2–9: Ch 1, sc in each across, turn. Finish same as Large Pocket Edging. _x000B_
Medium Pocket Flap (Make 2) With A and smaller hook, ch 13. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—12 sc. Rows 2–7: Ch 1, sc in each across, turn. Finish same as Large Pocket Edging. _x000B_
Small Pocket (Make 2 for size S Only) With A and smaller hook, ch 9. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—8 sc. Rows 2–7: Ch 1, sc in each across, turn. Finish same as Large Pocket Edging.
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Small Pocket Flap (Make 2 for size S Only)
With A and smaller hook, ch 11. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—10 sc. Rows 2–5: Ch 1, sc in each across, turn. Finish same as Large Pocket Edging. _x000B_
D-Ring Tabs (Make 4)
With A, make a slip knot and place on smaller hook.
Row 1: Insert hook into D-ring and work a sc, work 4 more sc, turn.
Rows 2–3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Fasten off.
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FINISHING
Lightly block all pieces to shape. Sew shoulder seams.
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Edge Trim
With larger hook, join A in any st along bottom edge. Round 1: Slip st evenly around entire edge of vest, working 1 st in base of each V-st and 1 st in ch-2 space between V-sts along bottom edge; 1 st in each row-end st along fronts and yokes; 1 st in each st across back neck. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, working 2 sc in each corner as needed to keep trim lying flat, join with a slip st in first sc. Round 3: Slip st in each st around. Fasten off.
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Armhole Trim
With larger hook, join A at base of one armhole and work as for Edge Trim. Repeat on other Armhole opening. _x000B_ Position pockets on Fronts as pictured, (larger pockets below, smaller pockets above), sew in place. Fold top edge of pocket flaps under 1/2”, sew in place as pictured. Sew one D-ring tab to center bottom of each top pocket. Sew one D-ring tab to bottom edge of vest centered under each bottom pocket.
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ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain;
dc = double crochet;
sc = single crochet;
st(s) = stitch(es);
* or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated;
( ) = work directions in parentheses as indicated;
[] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.