Sure, here’s a basic crochet pattern for a classic vest. This is a simple design that can be customized with your choice of yarn color and buttons. Feel free to adjust the measurements to fit your desired size.

Classic Crochet Vest Pattern

Materials:

  • Worsted weight yarn (about 400-600 yards, depending on size and length)
  • Crochet hook appropriate for the yarn size (usually between H/5mm and J/6mm)
  • Stitch markers
  • Yarn needle

Gauge:

  • 4 stitches and 3 rows = 1 inch in double crochet (dc)

Size: This pattern is written for a standard adult size Small/Medium. Adjustments for other sizes are indicated in parentheses. Suggested finished chest measurement is approximately 36 inches.

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • dc: double crochet
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • sc: single crochet

Instructions:

Back:

  1. Chain 70 (or a multiple of 2 stitches that fits your desired width).
  2. Starting in the 3rd ch from the hook, dc in each ch across. (68 dc)
  3. Ch 2, turn. Dc in each st across.
  4. Repeat Step 3 for a total of 24 (or more for desired length) rows.

Left Front:

  1. Ch 2, turn. Dc in the first 32 (or half of your desired chest width) sts.
  2. Repeat Step 3 for a total of 24 (or more for desired length) rows.

Right Front:

  1. Attach yarn to the remaining 36 sts on the back panel. Ch 2, turn.
  2. Dc in each st across.
  3. Repeat Step 2 for a total of 24 (or more for desired length) rows.

Assembly:

  1. Lay the two front panels on top of the back panel, aligning the shoulder seams.
  2. Seam the shoulder seams using your preferred method (whipstitch, slip stitch, etc.).

Neckline:

  1. Attach yarn to one shoulder seam.
  2. Ch 1, sc evenly around the neckline, placing 2 sc in each corner stitch to prevent curling.
  3. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Armholes:

  1. Attach yarn to the bottom of one armhole.
  2. Ch 2, dc evenly around the armhole opening.
  3. Join with a slip stitch to the first dc. Fasten off and weave in ends.
  4. Repeat for the other armhole.

Edging:

  1. Attach yarn to the bottom hem.
  2. Ch 1, sc evenly around the entire bottom edge.
  3. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Optional:

  • Sew buttons to the right front panel, aligning them with the gaps in the stitches on the left front panel.

Remember that this is a basic pattern, and you can customize it by adding stitch patterns, color changes, or other embellishments. Make sure to check your gauge and adjust your hook size if needed to achieve the correct measurements. Happy crocheting!