10 Easy Crochet Vest Free Patterns

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A vest is one of the easiest garments you can crochet. There are no sleeves to fit, and many vests are just two or three rectangles sewn together. That makes an easy crochet vest a great first step between scarves and full sweaters.

We gathered 10 free vest patterns and checked each designer page for skill level, yarn weight, and hook size. You will find light mesh vests for summer, a fringed duster, and warm vests for cold days.

Easy Crochet Vest Free Patterns

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What You’ll Need

  • Medium (#4) or DK (#3) yarn, or bulky yarn for winter vests
  • Crochet hook set, 4 mm to 9 mm
  • Locking stitch markers
  • Tapestry needle
  • Measuring tape
  • Small scissors

1. Easy Crochet Vest Pattern

Easy Crochet Vest Pattern free crochet pattern by Susan
Photo: Susan / A Box of Twine
This airy vest is two rectangles of open mesh made with chain-5 spaces. You seam only at the shoulders and at the waist, so the armholes are big and the sides have slits. In chenille or fur yarn it looks soft and fun, and it layers well in warm or cool weather.

  • Designer: Susan / A Box of Twine
  • Skill level: Beginner
  • Yarn: Super bulky (#6)
  • Hook: 6.5 mm (K)
  • Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
  • Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →

2. Iris Vest Top

Iris Vest Top free crochet pattern by Carrie
Photo: Carrie / Crochet with Carrie
A slightly fitted summer vest in an open mesh of single and double crochet. It is made in three pieces, a back and two fronts, and closes with little chain ties down the front. It comes in sizes S to 3XL, and there is a free video to follow along.

  • Designer: Carrie / Crochet with Carrie
  • Skill level: Easy
  • Yarn: see pattern (light cotton-acrylic blend used)
  • Hook: 4 mm and 3.5 mm
  • Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
  • Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →

3. Lynn Fringe Vest

Lynn Fringe Vest free crochet pattern by Toni Lipsey
Photo: Toni Lipsey / TL Yarn Crafts
A long boho duster with fringe along the bottom. The main stitch is extended single crochet with chain spaces, which gives a light, swingy fabric. The back is one panel and the fronts are joined at the sides with very little seaming. The designer suggests it as a first garment.

  • Designer: Toni Lipsey / TL Yarn Crafts
  • Skill level: Beginner-friendly (per designer)
  • Yarn: Worsted (#4)
  • Hook: 6 mm
  • Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
  • Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →

4. Cozy Collared Vest

Cozy Collared Vest free crochet pattern by Rachel Alford
Photo: Rachel Alford / Cozy Nooks Designs
Made in fluffy sherpa yarn, this vest is almost all single crochet. You work a back and two fronts, seam the sides, then add a big collar along the neckline. It comes in nine sizes from XS to 5X. It is warm, quick, and very easy to read.

  • Designer: Rachel Alford / Cozy Nooks Designs
  • Skill level: Easy
  • Yarn: Bulky (#5)
  • Hook: 9 mm (M/N)
  • Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
  • Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →

5. Patchwork Vest

Patchwork Vest free crochet pattern by Lion Brand Yarn
Photo: Lion Brand Yarn
A free Lion Brand vest in light-weight yarn, rated easy. It works well with soft alpaca blends and comes in three finished bust sizes, 40, 48, and 56 inches. The cropped length, about 16 to 17.5 inches, looks great over a long tee or a dress.

  • Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
  • Skill level: Easy
  • Yarn: Light / DK (#3)
  • Hook: see pattern
  • Price: Free PDF download
  • Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →

6. Checkered Vest

Checkered Vest free crochet pattern by Lion Brand Yarn
Photo: Lion Brand Yarn
This vest uses alternating rows of single and double crochet with back loop ribbing at the edges. It is made in cotton worsted yarn and sized S to 3X. Lion Brand lists it for men, women, and unisex, so it is a nice pick if you want to make matching vests.

  • Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
  • Skill level: Easy
  • Yarn: Medium / worsted (#4)
  • Hook: see pattern
  • Price: Free PDF download
  • Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →

7. Adult Crochet V-Neck Vest

Adult Crochet V-Neck Vest free crochet pattern by Caron
Photo: Caron / Yarnspirations
A simple V-neck vest made to wear over a shirt. It is worked in Caron Simply Soft, which is soft and drapey, and it comes in six size groups from XS/S to 4/5XL. Yarnspirations also lists it as a vest pattern for men, so it works for everyone.

  • Designer: Caron / Yarnspirations
  • Skill level: Easy
  • Yarn: see pattern (Caron Simply Soft)
  • Hook: see pattern
  • Price: Free PDF download
  • Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →

8. Tie-Front Crochet Mesh Vest

Tie-Front Crochet Mesh Vest free crochet pattern by Viv
Photo: Viv / VivCrochets
This summer vest is one rectangle of double crochet mesh. Stitch markers split it into two fronts and a back, and a few decreases shape the armholes and neck. Long crocheted ties close the front. The written size is extra small, so plan to add stitches for a larger fit.

  • Designer: Viv / VivCrochets
  • Skill level: Easy (advanced beginner, per designer)
  • Yarn: Medium (#4)
  • Hook: 5 mm
  • Price: Free
  • Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →

9. Lightweight Spring Vest

Lightweight Spring Vest free crochet pattern by Jenny & Teddy
Photo: Jenny & Teddy
Three identical rectangles, sewn together with a whip stitch, make this easy vest. The V-stitch is a one-row repeat, so once you learn it you can relax and stitch. It is one size, small to XL, and you can change the starting chain to make it wider.

  • Designer: Jenny & Teddy
  • Skill level: Easy
  • Yarn: Light / DK (#3)
  • Hook: 6 mm (J/10)
  • Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
  • Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →

10. Front Tie Vest

Front Tie Vest free crochet pattern by Premier Yarns
Photo: Premier Yarns
A clean, simple vest with a tie at the front, made in cotton worsted yarn. It uses chain, single and double crochet, and slip stitch, with mattress stitch for the seams. The size range is wide, from XS to 5X, with chest sizes from 34 to 66 inches.

  • Designer: Premier Yarns
  • Skill level: see pattern
  • Yarn: Medium (#4)
  • Hook: 4 mm (G-6)
  • Price: Free PDF download
  • Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →

Which One Should You Make?

  • Never made a garment? Start with #9 (Spring Vest) or #1 (A Box of Twine). Both are just rectangles.
  • Want a warm winter layer? #4 (Cozy Collared Vest) is all single crochet in sherpa yarn.
  • Making one for a man or a couple? Try #6 (Checkered) or #7 (V-Neck Vest).
  • Need a summer top? #2 (Iris) and #8 (Tie-Front Mesh) are light and breezy.
  • Love boho style? #3 (Lynn Fringe Vest) is long, swingy, and fun.

FAQ

Is a vest a good first crochet garment?
Yes. A vest has no sleeves, so you skip the hardest fitting step. Many easy crochet vests are two or three rectangles joined at the shoulders and sides. You still learn seaming, edging, and reading a size chart, which helps when you move on to sweaters.

What yarn should I use for an easy crochet vest?
For spring and summer, choose cotton or a cotton blend in DK or worsted weight. It breathes and drapes well. For fall and winter, use worsted wool blends or bulky yarn. Always match the yarn weight in the pattern so the size comes out right.

How much yarn do I need for a crochet vest?
It depends on size, stitch, and length. A cropped mesh vest may use 400 to 600 yards. A long duster or a bulky winter vest can use 1,000 yards or more. Check the yardage chart in your pattern and buy one extra skein from the same dye lot.

Pick one easy crochet vest, grab your yarn, and you could be wearing it by the weekend.

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