Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Benjamin Vest

It's been a while since I made a post. I've been so busy this past weeks. Holidays are the busiest. I cannot even have a proper long sleep. We are always on the move attending so many year-end parties and Christmas parties. And my son was sick also, I thinks he was just tired from all our travels and did not have enough rest. But he is okay now, recovering every fast. Not this son who is modeling the vest, my youngest was the one who is sick. Just excuse this son for his face, that is his "serious model look" face. lol.

This sweater has been long over due.  I've finished this last month but have not much time to sit in front of the computer and write the pattern down. But here it is now, and hope everyone enjoys this. 

Materials:
Gauge:
    10dc x 7 rows = 3 inch

Size
Child = 3-8 years old

Stitches used:
  • ch - chain
  • st(s) - stitch(es)
  • sc - single crochet
  • dc - double crochet
  • sl st - slip stitch
  • BLO - Back loops only


Instructions:

Ribbing
With the Color A
Row 1. Chain 11, sc in the 2nd st from the hook and sc all stitches. (10sc) 

Row 2. Chain 1, sc  in the first st, sc in the back loop only in the next 4 stitches, then sc in the last st. ( 6sc.)

Repeat Row 2 until Row 92.

Main Body
Row 1. Then chain 1 and sc at the top of each row of the ribbing. ( 92 sc) Change to Color B

Row 2-14. Chain 2, dc in first stitch and all the stitches. (92 dc)  Changing Colors in every two (2) rows. After Row 14

Row 15. Skip the first 22 stitches then attached a stitch marker and start crocheting the back part and the armholes. SC in first stitch with a stitch marker, hdc in next and dc in next and the next 43 stitches. Then hdc, and sc in last 2 stitches. Turn ( no chains 1) ( 48 st)

Row 16. Slip st in the 2nd st from the previous row (the hdc in the last two sts)and the next st. Then chain 2, dc in the same stitch, and dc in next st until the last dc of the previous row. Chain 2, and turn. (44 dc)

Row 17. Dc in each stitch all the way to end. Chain 2, and turn. (44 dc)

Row 18- Row 23. Repeat Row 17.

Shoulder Part 1

Row 24.  DC in the next 13 stitches, hdc in next, sc in next and sl st in next. Chain 1, then turn.

Row 25.Skip the sl st and sc, then sc in hdc, then dc in the next 13 stitches. Chain 2, then turn.

Row 26. DC in each 13 stitches ( 13 dc) Chain 2, then turn

Row 27. DC in each 13 stitches ( 13 dc) Chain 2, then turn

Row 28. *DC in each next 3 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch.*  repeat. Dc in last st. Chain 2, then turn.

Row 29.  *DC in each next 4 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch.*  repeat. Dc in last st. Chain 2, then turn.

Row 30.  *DC in each next 5 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch.*  repeat. Dc in last. Chain 2, then turn.

Row 31-34 DC in each stitches ( 22 dc) chain 2 and turn. Break yarn at Row 34 and leave a long tail to join row 34 to Row 14 together.  Sew both rows together with a whip stitch.

Shoulder Part 2( the other side of the shoulder)

Row 24,  Count 12 st from the last st of Row 24. Then sl st, into the first st, sc in next, hdc in next. Then dc each in next 13 sts. Chain 2, and turn.

Row 25. DC each in the next 13 sts. sc in next (the hdc from previous row), then sl st. Turn

Row 26. Sl st in the sc of the previous row, then dc in each 13 sts. Chain 2, and turn.

Row 27. DC in each 13 stitches ( 13 dc) Chain 2, then turn

Row 28. *DC in each next 3 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch.*  repeat. Dc in last st. Chain 2, then turn.

Row 29.  *DC in each next 4 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch.*  repeat. Dc in last st. Chain 2, then turn.

Row 30.  *DC in each next 5 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch.*  repeat. Dc in last. Chain 2, then turn.

Row 31-34 DC in each stitches ( 22 dc) chain 2 and turn. Break yarn at Row 34 and leave a long tail to join row 34 to Row 14 together.  Sew both rows together with a whip stitch.

Now that the main part and the shoulder of the vest is already done, let's now proceed making the ribbing of the vest.

Armhole Ribbing

SC in first sc of row 24, then make 2 sc in each side of a dc around the armhole. ( 45sc) join with a sl st into the first st.

Row 1.Chain 6. SC in 2nd ch from the hook, then sc all the way down ( 5sc). And sl st into the first sc of the armhole.

Row 2. Sl st in next st, then sc up in BLO in next 4 st, sc on both loops in last st. Chain 1, turn.

Row 3. SC in first st on both loops, then sc on BLO in next 4 sts. And sl st into the next sc of the armhole.

Row 4-45. Repeat Row 2 and 3. Then join both end with a sl st or you can also whip stitch them both together.

Do this pattern also on the other armhole.

Center Ribbing (without buttonholes)

Attached your yarn at the edge of the vest then chain 1, and sc in first st and the all the stitches uo to the neckline until you reach the opposite edge of the vest. Remember to make 2 sc in each side of a dc that you encounter.

Row 1. Then chain 6, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, then sc all the way down ( 5sc). Then sl st back into the first sc.

Row 2. Sl st in next st, then sc up in BLO in next 4 st, sc on both loops in last st. Chain 1, turn.

Row 3. SC in first st on both loops, then sc on BLO in next 4 sts. And sl st into the next sc of the armhole.

Repeat Row 2 and 3 until you reached the opposite end of your vest.

Center Ribbing (with buttonholes)

Attached your yarn at the edge of the vest then chain 1, and sc in first st and the all the stitches uo to the neckline until you reach the opposite edge of the vest. Remember to make 2 sc in each side of a dc that you encounter.

Row 1. Then chain 6, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, then sc all the way down ( 5sc). Then sl st back into the first sc.

Row 2. Sl st in next st, then sc up in BLO in next 4 st, sc on both loops in last st. Chain 1, turn.

Row 3. SC in first st on both loops, then sc on BLO in next 4 sts. And sl st into the next sc of the armhole.

Row 4.  Sl st in next st, then sc up in BLO in next st, chain 3(buttonhole). SC on both loops in last st. Chain 1, turn.

Row 5. Repeat Row 2
Row 6. Repeat Row 3
Row 7. Repeat Row 2
Row 8. Repeat Row 3
Row 9. Repeat Row 4.

Repeat Row 5 to 9, three (3) more times to make five(5) buttonholes for your vest. Then the next rows will be a repeat of Row 2 and 3 until you reach the other end of your vest.

Fasten off and weave all your ends. Then attached your buttons.


This is how it looks without the buttons.
And this one with buttons. 



You can choose any type of yarn and any color you want. You can also make this in one color also. With or without buttons, it's your choice.



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So that's it. I hope you all learn something and enjoy this post. If you have any questions, comments or suggestion just leave a message on the comment box and I will gladly answer them. Thank you and God bless!


xoxo

Nanay Madel



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Thought of the Day

December 27, 2016

Jesus is your loving Friend; He will take your hand and help you over every hard and trying place. - UL 276









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