• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Crochet with Carrie
  • Home
  • About
  • Patterns
  • Youtube
  • Privacy Policy

Crochet GrandPa Sweater Vest

October 28, 2020 by Carrie 23 Comments

Don't miss out!
Subscribe To Newsletter

Receive lots of free crochet and knit patterns

Invalid email address
Give it a try. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Thanks for subscribing!

Learn to crochet this quick and easy crochet sweater vest. I’ve noticed recently that these sweater vests are quickly becoming a Fall favourite and highly fashionable. As I scroll through my recommended on Instagram I am met with an abundance of sweater vests in all colours and stitch patterns. So here I am sharing with you all my version of the vest.

crochet sweater vest pattern

I designed it so even a beginner crocheter could make. Made with basic stitches and minimal decreasing, you will find yourself working your way through this in a day or two.

This crochet sweater vest pattern is accompanied with a step by step video tutorial. Please scroll down the page to view the video.

First we will begin by crocheting the ribbed hemline and then working along the long edge of the ribbing we begin with the main body of the vest. Once the front and back panels are sewn together we begin the ribbing along the neckline, and finally finishing with the armhole ribbing.

free crochet sweater vest pattern

YARN

**These materials contain affiliate links for which I earn a small commission. It is at no extra cost to you but it does help me out, and it makes shopping for you easier!**

This crochet sweater vest was crocheted using Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in the color Honey. It is a weight 4 yarn and comes in a large range of colors.

NOTES

  • The sizing guide is S(M, L, XL, 2XL)
  • The turning ch 1 DOES NOT count as a stitch.
  • This pattern uses standard Us crochet terms.

Level

Easy

PIN ME FOR LATER!

Measurements

To fit bust 32-34(36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-54) inches

Back width: 18(19.5, 21.5, 24, 27) inches

Length: 23(23, 24, 24, 25) inches

MATERIALS

Yarn – Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice – weight 4/medium/aran/10 ply

Approximately 850(900, 1020, 1050, 1070) yards

5 mm crochet hook

Measuring tape

Yarn needle

Stitch marker

free crochet sweater patterns
1. Harvest Moon Pocket Shawl 2. Crochet Cozy Turtleneck Sweater 3. Crochet Shawl With Pockets

STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS

Ch = chain

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

slst = slip stitch

st = stitch

hdc2tog = half double crochet two together

BLO = back loop only

Gauge: 13sts by 11 rows in 4″

Crochet GrandPa Sweater Vest Pattern

BACK PANEL

Ch 10

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc to end. Turn

Row 2: ch 1, sc in BLO in every stitch across. Turn.

Repeat row 2 until you have 61(63, 69, 77, 87) in total.

Now we will crochet along the long edge of the ribbing:

Next row: ch 1, make 61(63, 69, 77, 87) hdc across. Turn.

Next row: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.

Repeat last row until entire piece measures 15(15, 15, 16, 16) inches long. Do not fasten off.

Armhole shaping:

Next row: slst in next 5(5, 7, 7, 9) sts, ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in each stitch across leaving last 4(4, 6, 6, 8) sts unworked. Turn.

Next row: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.

Repeat last row until you have 8(8, 9, 9, 9.5)” from armhole upwards.

Fasten off.

FRONT PANEL

Ch 10

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc to end. Turn

Row 2: ch 1, sc in BLO in each st across. Turn.

Repeat row 2 until you have a total of 61(63, 69, 77, 87) rows. Turn.

Now we will crochet along the long edge of the ribbing:

Next row: ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in each st across. Turn

Repeat last row until entire piece measures 15(15, 15, 16, 16) inches long.

Armhole shaping:

Next row: slst into next 5(5, 7, 7, 9) sts, ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in each st across leaving last 4(4, 6, 6,8) sts unworked.

Next row: Place a stitch marker into the 27th(28th, 29th, 33rd, 36th) st. This is your middle stitch.

Ch 1, hdc in each st across until 2sts remain before stitch marker, hdc2tog. Turn.

Next row: ch1, hdc2tog, hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.

Next row: ch 1, hdc in each st across until 2 sts remain, hdc2tog. Turn.

Repeat last 2 rows until you have 13( 13, 13, 14, 14) sts.

Next row: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. Repeat this row 5(5, 6, 6, 7) more times.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Now skip the next 2 sts next to the neck edge and attach yarn to the next st.

Next row: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.

Next row: ch 1, hdc in each st across until 2 sts remain, hdc2tog. Turn.

Next row: ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across. Turn.

Repeat last 2 rows until 13(13, 13, 14, 14) sts remain.

Next row: ch 1 hdc in each st across. Turn. Repeat this row a further 5(5, 6, 6, 7) times. Fasten off leaving a long tail.

ASSEMBLEY:

Place the front panel on top of the back panel and using a yarn needle and mattress st, sew along the shoulders and down along the sides of the vest. Turn right ride out now:

Attach yarn to the centre of the v neck. Ch 1, sc all the way around the neck line. Slst to first sc to close.

Next round: ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 chains, slst to next 2 sc on the neckline, **turn, sc in BLO in next 4 sc making sure not to work into the two slip stitches, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc in BLO, slst in next 2 sc on the neckline, repeat from ** all the way around the entire neckline. Fasten off leaving long tail.

Armhole ribbing:

Attach yarn to the bottom edge of armhole. ch 1, sc all the way around arm hole. Slst to first sc to close round.

Next round: ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 chains, slst into next 2 sc on armhole,**turn, sc in BLO in next 4 sc making sure not to work into the 2 slip sts, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc in BLO, slst in next 2 sc on the armhole, repeat from ** all the way around the entire armhole. Using yarn and yarn needle stitch closed using mattress stitch. Repeat for the other armhole.

Weave in all ends and you are now ready to wear your new crochet sweater vest.

Filed Under: sweater Tagged With: pullover, sweater, vest

Previous Post: « Crochet Braided Beanie Hat
Next Post: Basic Everyday Crochet Cardigan »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. BERNADETTE RAIKAR

    October 28, 2020 at 6:06 pm

    Thank you so, so much for this easy pattern which a beginner can easily follow.

    Reply
    • Rúna

      October 3, 2021 at 5:01 pm

      Hi, thank you for this pattern 😁 If I like to make this vest in large, where can I see the recipe for that? 🤗

      Reply
      • Shadi

        January 17, 2022 at 11:03 am

        Hi,thank you
        Could you please tell me, can I crochet this pattern vest by faux fur yarn? Will be nice as yours?

        Reply
      • Key'yara

        January 19, 2022 at 7:15 pm

        If you go to measurements at the top of the page it will show you different sizes you can do. As you go into the pattern need to pay attention to the size you need inside the parenthesis.

        Reply
      • Anonymous

        January 14, 2023 at 3:01 am

        It’s in the pattern 🙂

        Reply
  2. Jeanne

    November 5, 2020 at 9:46 pm

    I have tried to reach “Carrie” several times via email. I see so many posts with questions, etc., but there is no reply. I hope Carrie is ok. But, is there an actual “Carrie”? Free isn’t free if it costs me this much time tracking down non-existent patterns, not to mention the frustration. I’ll go back to purchasing patterns so I’ll have support when I have questions.

    Reply
    • Anonymous

      November 5, 2021 at 7:52 pm

      What are you talking about? This comment is on a pattern that’s clearly present…

      Reply
  3. Mélanie

    December 16, 2020 at 8:17 pm

    Thank you thank you thank you for this tutorial ! I usually have no patience and I never make anything beyond scarves and hats … And with your cIear, step by step instructions I actually managed to make the whole thing without giving up <3. I changed the color and added a few sripes and It's looking bomb !

    Reply
    • Nadya Jamal

      March 7, 2021 at 5:24 am

      That sounds beautiful! Can you share pictures?

      Reply
    • Ella

      June 1, 2021 at 12:52 pm

      How tall should the first part of the back be before going inwards? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Claudia

        June 4, 2021 at 3:29 am

        Would it make a large difference if I were to use 8 ply yarn instead of 10?
        Thank you in advance!

        Reply
      • Kate

        January 2, 2022 at 8:15 am

        Depending on your size it should measure 15(15, 15, 16, 16) inches. Good luck.

        Reply
  4. Meg Thurston

    February 12, 2021 at 7:56 pm

    I love this. My front piece is 3 inches shorter than my back piece from armhole up? i have done the neck shaping and 5 additional rows. i will fix it by moving the neck hole higher or extending the front strap but just wondering how this could have been avoided? thankyou so much

    Reply
    • Blairenade

      April 28, 2021 at 6:48 pm

      Same thing happened to me after I finished the first shoulder. Might be an error in the pattern. I just added more rows to the shoulder section

      Reply
      • Nurie Jehaan Carelse

        November 24, 2021 at 3:08 pm

        I had the very same problem with my front panel..5 rows after decrease mine was shorter aswel, i pulled the work out a couple of times thinking i made a mistake ..what a disaster, anyway i will try fix it, its just a pity because its such a nice pattern

        Reply
      • Nurie Jehaan Carelse

        November 24, 2021 at 3:10 pm

        Did you just continue with the 13 stitches until your piece matched the back
        PLEASE HELP

        Reply
        • Kate

          January 2, 2022 at 8:02 am

          Yes, Ms Carelse. Good luck.

          Reply
      • Kate

        January 2, 2022 at 8:11 am

        Well done. The armhole/shoulder of the front panel must measure the same amount of inches as the armhole/shoulder of the back panel. 8(8, 9, 9, 9.5)”.

        Reply
    • Anonymous

      October 25, 2022 at 1:47 pm

      Mine was 2 inches shorter and I swear I did the pattern correctly. Should I just adjust the top rows? Or frog the neck decrease and then move the neckline up? On me, the neckline is already too high up anyway as a vest so I figure I’d just add more rows on top to make it longer. Just wondering what you’d recommend?

      Reply
  5. Nadya Jamal

    March 7, 2021 at 5:30 am

    That sounds beautiful! Can you share pictures?

    Reply
  6. Susie

    October 13, 2021 at 10:57 pm

    Thank you so much for this pattern. I looked at sweater vests, but they are so expensive. So i decided to make one. This is simple and I hope I can make it nice and wear it.

    Reply
  7. Kate

    January 2, 2022 at 8:24 am

    As far as I can see there’s no error in the pattern with regard to the armhole/shoulder of the front panel. It clearly states “Next row: ch 1 hdc in each st across. Turn. Repeat this row a further 5(5, 6, 6, 7) times. Fasten off leaving a long tail.” after the final decrease just so you can reach the same height as the armhole/shoulder of the back panel.

    Reply
  8. Kate

    January 28, 2022 at 8:05 pm

    Thank you so very much for this pattern! Eventhough it’s a simple, straightforward vest there are enough “learning moments” for first-time garment crocheters to keep it interesting.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

About Me

About Me

Hi everyone and welcome to my little corner of the internet! I share all my crochet patterns and ideas here on my little blog so grab yourself a coffee and enjoy.

Instagram

hey_carriex

Crochet designer🌿🍃Road trip enthusiast🚗Irish🍀

🌿🌈💕💋💜
The Márta Cardigan is now live on my blog and You The Márta Cardigan is now live on my blog and YouTube. Can’t wait to see all of your creations so please don’t forget to tag me!
#crochetcardigan #crochet #crochetsweater #crochetaddict #crochetersofinstagram #ourmakerlife #knit #knitting
The Márta Braided Cardigan goes live in just over The Márta Braided Cardigan goes live in just over one hour! Who’s excited? 

#crochetcardigan #crochet #crochetsweater #crochetersofinstagram
Decided to spruce up an old pattern of mine and I’m so happy with how it turned out. I’m currently working on the pattern and video for this version so stay tuned for that. Hopefully I’ll have both ready by the end of the weekend 🤞

#crochet #crochetcardigan #crochetsweater #crochetinspiration #crochetaddict #crochetersofinstagram #sharethecrochetlove #ourmakerlife #crochetlover #crochetpattern #knit #knitting
Finally got the written pattern and video tutorial Finally got the written pattern and video tutorial up for this crochet vest top. I made this one slightly cropped but you can easily make it longer if you want. More spring/summer patterns coming soon!
Yarn @dropsdesign Karisma (weight 3/Dk)

#crochet #crochettop #crochetvest #crochetsweater #crochetaddict #ourmakerlife #dropsfan #crochetersofinstagram #crochetpattern #crochetstitch
New v neck vest pattern will be released in a few New v neck vest pattern will be released in a few days. Who’s excited? Both the free written pattern and video tutorial will be released in a few days.

#crochet #crochetvest #crochettop #crochetsweater #dropsfan #crochetpattern #crochetaddict #crochetersofinstagram #crochetinspiration
New pattern is live on my YouTube and you can also New pattern is live on my YouTube and you can also grab the free written pattern on my blog!

Yarn @hobbii_yarn Twister Solid

#noshadesofgreyyt #crochet #crochettop #crochetcroptop #grannystripe #grannystitch #grannysquare #fashion #crochetaddict #crochetersofinstagram
Day 7: The Galway Beanie is now live on my blog. H Day 7: The Galway Beanie is now live on my blog.
Happy Christmas to you all. Thank you so so much for your continued support throughout the years. So many exciting things happening next year! 
#crochet #crochethat #crochetaddict #crochetpattern #crochetersofinstagram
Day 6: the Trinity Ear warmer pattern is now live! Day 6: the Trinity Ear warmer pattern is now live!
Yarn @hobbii_yarn Highland Wool
#crochet #crochetearwarmer #crochetheadband #crochetlove #crochetpattern #crochetaddict
Day 5 of 7: Say hello to the Moira cardigan. Light Day 5 of 7: Say hello to the Moira cardigan. Lightweight and full of texture, this cardigan works up pretty quickly and is perfect for the adventurous beginner.
Yarn @dropsdesign Sky (weight 3/Dk)
#crochet #crochetcardiganpattern #crochetcardigan #crochetaddict #crochetpattern #dropsfan #crochetersofinstagram #knit #knitting #crocheted
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Recent Posts

Marta Cardigan

free crochet cardigan pattern

Crochet Vest Top

Neith Top

Connect With Us

  • Email
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

Recent Comments

  • Penney k on Crochet Festival Shroom Purse
  • Kathleen Leslie on Crochet Saoirse Slouchy Cardigan
  • Peggy Sweeney on Crochet Basketweave Sweater
  • Jan on Be Mine Cardigan
  • d brossy on Crochet Saoirse Slouchy Cardigan

Patterns

Footer

  • Home
  • About
  • Patterns
  • Youtube
  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 Crochet with Carrie on the Foodie Pro Theme