Crochet Floral Embroidered Vintage-Style Vest Free Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: DK weight in navy, cream, and various floral colors (red, yellow, pink, white, blue, green)
• Crochet Hook: 4.0 mm
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Buttons for closure

Gauge

4” x 4” = 16 stitches and 20 rows in double crochet pattern

Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch

Instructions

Back Panel

1. Ch 51. Foundation row: Dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. (48 dc)
2. Row 1-55: Ch 3, dc in each st across. Turn.
3. Finish off and weave in ends.

Front Panels (make 2)

1. Ch 28. Foundation row: Dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. (25 dc)
2. Row 1-55: Ch 3, dc in each st across. Turn.
3. Finish off and weave in ends.

Assembly

1. Seam shoulders by attaching the front panels to the back panel at the top.
2. Seam side edges leaving armholes.

Embroidery

1. Using a tapestry needle and floral color yarn, embroider floral patterns as shown in the image, alternating colors for variety and creativity.

Edging

1. Attach cream yarn to bottom edge of the vest.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly along the bottom edge. Join with sl st to first sc.
3. Round 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Finish off.
4. Repeat along the neckline and front opening, ensuring to sew buttons along one side for closure.

Ensure your floral embroideries cover evenly, giving a balanced aesthetic similar to the provided image.