Iris Crochet Vest Top – Free Pattern

Looking for a lightweight crochet vest top that’s perfect for warmer days? The Iris Crochet Vest Top is a pretty, feminine layering piece featuring delicate mesh stitches, a flattering V-neckline and three dainty ties along the front.

With its slightly fitted silhouette and airy texture, this sleeveless crochet top is ideal for spring and summer. Wear it over a simple camisole, pair it with jeans or layer it over a dress for a relaxed, handmade look.

The vest is constructed from three separate pieces; one back panel and two front panels. These are joined together to create the finished garment, with the front ties adding a charming detail while allowing you to adjust how the vest closes.

This free crochet vest top pattern is suitable for confident beginners who are comfortable with basic crochet stitches. It includes instructions for six sizes, from small to 3XL, along with a step-by-step video tutorial to guide you through the process.

Construction & Fit

The Iris Crochet Vest Top is designed with a slightly fitted silhouette and an open front, making it a lovely layering piece for spring and summer.

The vest is worked in three separate pieces; a back panel and two front panels. Once completed, the panels are joined at the shoulders and sides, leaving openings for the arms.

Customizing the Fit

This design is intended to sit relatively close to the body. If you prefer a more relaxed fit, consider choosing a larger size, but check the finished garment measurements before deciding.

You can also make the vest longer by adding extra rows to the body sections, following the established stitch pattern.

Keep in mind that increasing the length or choosing a larger size will require additional yarn.

Yarn

The Iris Crochet Vest Top is made using Sirdar Stories, a lightweight DK yarn that works beautifully for summer garments.

Its smooth texture helps define the open mesh stitches, while the finished fabric remains soft and comfortable for layering.

Sizing Chart & Yarn Requirements

The crochet Iris Vest Top is designed to be close fitting. Choose your sized based on your preferred bust measurement. For a more loose or relaxed fit opt for one size larger but keep in mind you will require more yarn.

Please note that yarn amounts noted are estimates. Different yarn labels or your own tension will affect amounts so it is a good idea to have a ball or two on hand to be safe!

Gauge

18 sts and 12 rows = 4″ in mesh pattern.

Please note that a ch1-sp counts as a stitch.

Materials Needed

• 4 mm crochet hook
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors

Video Tutorial for the Iris Vest Top

If you are looking for some help throughout your crochet Iris Vest Top journey, we have created a step-by-step video tutorial to help you along the way.

In this video you will learn all the stitches and techniques needed to create your very own crochet vest top. We will begin by crocheting the back panel followed by the two front panels. Next we will seam the panels together at the shoulders and along the sides, making sure to leave the armholes open! Once everything is seamed we will do some neckline detailing with added front ties and finally putting the finishing touches around the armholes.

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CROCHET IRIS VEST TOP PATTERN

S(M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

Choose your size based on preferred bust measurement (from the above sizing chart above). For a more relaxed fit size up.

Notes

• The crochet vest top is crocheted by creating three separate pieces that are seamed together.
• Each piece is worked from the bottom up.
• Ch 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch
• The pattern is written for the smallest size, with the larger sizes in parenthesis (). If there is only one number, it applies to all sizes.
• Make sure to work a gauge swatch.
• Check out the free step-by-step video tutorial.

BACK

With the larger hook

Ch 76(82, 90, 94, 100, 108)

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. [75(81, 89, 93, 99, 107) sts]

Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1), skip next sc, dc in next, *ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next, rep from * across, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1 (not counted as a st here and throughout), sc in each dc and ch1-sp across, placing a sc in the ch 4 turning ch and another in the 3rd ch, turn. [75(81, 89, 93, 99, 107) sts]

Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1), skip next sc, dc in next, *ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next, rep from * across, turn.

Rep Rows 3-4 until the end of Row 26(28, 32, 32, 34, 36). Fasten off

Armhole shaping: We we will reset back to Row 1 again for simplicity. Make sure you have turned your work after your last row. Your tail end should be on your right now.

Skip first 6(6, 6, 8, 8, 8) sts and attach yarn to the next st.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st across leaving the last 6(6, 6, 8, 8, 8) sts unworked, turn. [63(71, 77, 77, 83, 91) sts]

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts a first dc), skip next st, dc in next st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next st, rep from * across until 2 sts remain, skip next st, dc in last st, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, skip first st, sc in next st and in each st across until 2 sts remain, sc2tog (this is worked over last dc and the top of ch3, turn.

Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), skip 1, dc in next st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next st, rep from * across until 2 sts remain, skip 1, dc in last st, turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. [57(65, 71, 71, 77, 85) sts]

Row 6: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1), skip 1, dc in next st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next st, rep from * across, turn.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Rep Rows 6-7 until the end of Row 23(25, 25, 27, 29, 29). Fasten off.

FRONT PANEL (MAKE 2)

Ch 34(36, 40, 42, 46, 50)

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. [33(35, 39, 41, 45, 49) sts]

Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1), skip next sc, dc in next, *ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next, rep from * across, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1 (not counted as a st here and throughout), sc in each dc and ch1-sp across, placing a sc in the ch 4 turning ch and another in the 3rd ch, turn. [33(35, 39, 41, 45, 49) sts]

Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1), skip next sc, dc in next, *ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next, rep from * across, turn.

Rep Rows 3-4 until the end of Row 26(28, 32, 32, 34, 36). Fasten off

Armhole Shaping: We will now reset back to Row 1 for simplicity. Make sure you have turned your work after your last row. The yarn tail you just cut should be on your right.

Skip the first 6(6, 6, 8, 8, 8) sts and attach yarn to the next st.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. [27(29, 33, 33, 37, 41) sts]

Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1), skip next sc, dc in next, *ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next, rep from * across until 2 sts remain, skip next sc, dc in last sc, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, skip first sc, sc in next st and in each st across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1), skip next sc, dc in next, *ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next, rep from * across until 2 sts remain, skip next sc, dc in last sc, turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across until 2 sts remain, sc2tog (this is worked over the 4th ch and 3rd ch of tch) turn.

Row 6: Ch 3 (counts as first dc) skip next st, dc in next, *ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next sc, rep from * across, turn.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st across until 2 sts remain, sc2tog, turn.

Rep Rows 6-7 until the end of Row 13(13, 15, 15, 17, 19) [15(17, 19, 19, 21, 23) sts]

Row 14(14, 16, 16, 18, 20): Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1), skip next st, dc in next, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next st, rep from * across, turn.

Row 15(15, 17, 17, 19, 21): Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Rep last 2 rows a further 4(5, 4, 5, 5, 4) more times. Fasten off.

ASSEMBLY

Lay the two front panels on top of the back panel. Seam across the shoulders. I prefer to use a yarn needle and some yarn whilst using the mattress stitch. However, you can also slip stitch together.

Next seam up along the sides making sure not to close the armholes!

Turn your piece right side out so the seams are to the inside.

Neckline

Change to smaller hook

Attach yarn to the bottom right hand corner of the top.

Row 1: Ch 1 sc all the say along the inner edge of the top until you reach the opposite corner. When it comes to the placement of stitches I like to place 2 sc into the edge of every dc row and 1 sc into the edge of every sc row, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, turn.

Now is a good time to lay your top out flat. Grab yourself 6 stitch markers and mark out where you would like your 6 straps. There will be 3 straps each side. Make sure they are evenly placed as possible.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc across until you reach first st marker, *sc in marked st, ch 51 (or more if needed). Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each of the next 49 chains, sc into the next st on the body of the top, sc in each st across until you reach the second st marker. Rep from * 2 more times.

Continue placing a sc into each st around until you reach the 4th st marker. *Sc in the marked st, ch 51, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of the next 49 chains, sc into the next st on the body of the top, sc in each st across until you reach the 5th st marker. Rep from * a further two more times. Sc in all remaining sts. Fasten off.

Armholes

Using the smaller hook

Attach yarn to the underarm, near the side seam of the top.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc around the entire armhole, slst to first sc to close.

Row 2: Rep Row 1.

Fasten off and weave in all your ends.

Enjoy!

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