Crochet Bolero Vest – Indigo Canyon

When I designed this Crochet Bolero Vest I knew I was on to something super exciting!

Making a crochet top using just two rectangles?

This is amazing and the possibilities are endless!

I do not like fitted clothes so for me this is a great piece I can wear on top of any blouse, sweater or Tshirt!

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let’s talk about sizes for the Crochet Bolero Vest

This is supposed to be an oversized Top /Vest.

The measurements for women’s tops are as in this chart

Try to measure yourself and think a few stitches more or less

I used this yarn which is a weight # 4 yarn more on the thinner side.

My tension is loose so for me this size was perfect.

Always make a swatch gauge to measure your tension and try some hook sizes to feel secure.

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Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making the Indigo Canyon Boler Vest

Materials

Alize Burkum Batik, 100 % Acrylic, 100 gr, 210 mt, 230 yards (1.5  Skein)

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You can work this pattern with any yarn weight and hook size, it will change the measurements.

Or any weight #4 yarn

Hook: US Size H-8(5 mm) 

Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape

Gauge

• 12 st X 6 rows (4” X 4”)

Sizes

• Can be modified as you wish this sample is  19” height X 20” width

Stitch Key

• Ch = Chain
• Sc = Single Crochet
• St = Stitch
• Dc = Double crochet

Specialty Stitches

X stitch = skip 1 st, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in skipped st

BloSc = Back Loop Only Single Crochet stitch  (Insert hook into the next st (but only in the back loop). YO, pull back through that st (2 loops on hook), YO, pull through all 2 loops on hook.)

Notes

• The pattern is worked in rows
• Ch1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch
• This pattern uses pattern repeats.
• This pattern is worked in two rectangle panels  seamed to form the top
• You can decide on the width of the top by adding rows
• This pattern uses multiples of even # +1

Instructions

Panel – make 2 identical

Chain 121

Row 1: Sc1 in 2nd st from hook, sc 1 in next 6 st, dc 1 in next 106 st, sc 1 in last 7 st, turn (120)

Row 2: Ch 1, BloSc in 1st st from hook, BloSc in next 6 st, dc1 in next st, *[skip 1 st, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in skipped st]* repeat from *to* to a total of 52 X st , dc 1 in next st, BloSc in last 7 st,  turn (120)

Row 3: Ch 1, BloSc in 1st st from hook, BloSc in next 6 st, dc1 in next 106 st, BloSc in last 7 st,  turn (120)

Row 4-15: Repeat rows 2+3 (120)

Row 16: Ch 1, BloSc in 1st st from hook, BloSc in next 6 st, sc 1 in next 106 st, BloSc in last 7 st,  turn (120)

Row 17: Ch 1, BloSc in 1st st from hook, BloSc in next 6 st, dc1 in next 106 st, BloSc in last 7 st, turn (120)

Row 18: Ch 1, BloSc in 1st st from hook, BloSc in next  and across to end of row (120)

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Construction

Fold two panels in half and lay them as in the image- the right side facing you

Measure from bottom up  10” and count how many stitches ( it depends on your size. Mark using a stitch marker. this will give you the V-neck open. Sew on both sides.

Now measure from the shoulders down 8”-9” for the armholes. Sew on both sides.

Finishing

Secure yarn, weave in ends and cut yarn

Optional: You can add buttons or beads for a more textured piece

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