A crochet lace vest is a beautiful and versatile garment that can be worn over a dress or with a casual outfit. Here is a basic pattern to get you started:Materials needed:
- Worsted weight yarn (you can choose any color you like)
- Crochet hook size H/5.0mm
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Make a chain that is long enough to fit around your bust. This will be the foundation chain for the back of the vest.
- Double crochet in the 3rd chain from the hook, and in each chain across.
- Chain 2, turn, and double crochet in each stitch across.
- Repeat step 3 until the back of the vest measures approximately 10-12 inches from the bottom of the foundation chain. This will be the back panel of the vest.
- To create the front panels of the vest, fold the back panel in half vertically and mark the top corners.
- Starting at the top corner, make a chain that is long enough to reach the bottom edge of the back panel. Double crochet in the 3rd chain from the hook, and in each chain across.
- Chain 2, turn, and double crochet in each stitch across.
- Repeat step 7 until the front panel reaches the same length as the back panel.
- Repeat steps 6-8 to create the second front panel.
- Join the front and back panels at the shoulders using slip stitches.
- To create the armholes, single crochet around the edge of each armhole, working 2-3 stitches into each corner to prevent buckling.
- For the edging, create a lace pattern of your choice by working single crochet, double crochet, and chain stitches in a repeating pattern around the edges of the vest. You can use any lace pattern you like, such as a shell stitch, scallop edging, or picot stitch.
- Once you have completed the edging, weave in all loose ends using a tapestry needle.
