Isla Crochet Summer Vest

Why You’ll Love the Isla Crochet Summer Vest

This summer crochet vest pattern was designed with simplicity and style in mind. It’s ideal for those looking for a fast and satisfying summer crochet pattern.

The pattern features lightweight stitches and an open, flowy design that flatters every body type. Pair it with your favorite sundress, jeans, or shorts—the Isla Vest is as versatile as it is beautiful.

How to Crochet a Summer Vest

This lacy crochet vest pattern is constructed in one piece from the bottom up.

First, you’ll begin by working two rows of single crochet for the bottom hem.

Next, you’ll work the body of vest, in a lace crochet stitch pattern, from the bottom hem up to the bottom of the armhole opening. If you’d like a longer or shorter vest, this is where you’ll make that adjustment as noted in the written pattern below.

After completing the body of vest, you’ll work each of three upper panels onto it, one at a time. Each of the upper panels has simple shaping to form the armhole openings. Once all three upper panels are complete, you’ll seam the shoulders onto the back panel using a mattress stitch seam.

Then you’ll add a few rows of single crochet mesh stitch up and around the front opening of the vest. After that, add a row of stabilizing stitches (aka surface crochet) to the bottom hem and crochet a couple rounds of single crochet around each armhole opening.

Lastly, make and attach two crochet ties to the front opening of the vest.

Made with Truboo Yarn – Soft, Sustainable, and Silky Smooth

What makes this vest stand out is the yarn: Truboo by Lion Brand. Made from 100% bamboo, Truboo is known for its silky texture, gorgeous drape, and breathable qualities—making it perfect for summer wear. Plus, it’s eco-friendly and machine washable, so you get all the comfort without the hassle.

Key Features of Truboo Yarn:

• Luxurious sheen and softness
• Lightweight and breathable for summer
• Plant-based and sustainable
• Available in a range of vibrant and pastel shades

Yarn Substitutions

You can substitute another DK weight yarn as long as you’re able to meet gauge and you’re happy with the drape of the crochet fabric of the crochet vest. Acrylic and wool yarns are going to drape differently than bamboo and linen yarns.

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Vest Swatch Instructions

Gauge: In pattern as written below: 27 sts = 5″; stitch height isn’t crucial

Row 1: With yarn & a 3.75mm crochet hook, ch 35 switch to a 3.50mm crochet hook, working into the back hump of the foundation ch, sc into the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (34 sts)

The width of Row 1 should be approximately 6.25″ W.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each at across. Turn. (34 sts)

Note: Make sure to work the chains within the rows loosely. The chains should be at least the same size as the other stitches. If they are a tad bigger, that will be okay too. Chains worked too tightly will greatly affect your gauge and the finished size of your swatch.

Row 3: Alt-dc in the first st, Ch 3, skip each of the next 3 sts, tr in the next st, skip each of the next 2 sts, tr in the next st, (ch 3, skip each of the next 3 sts, 2 dc in each of the next 2 sts, ch 3, skip each of the next 3 sts, tr in the next st, skip each of the next 2 sts, tr in the next st) work from ( to ) 2 times, ch 3, skip the next st, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 tr + 10 dc + 6 ch-3’s)

Row 4: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 2 tr, dc in each of the next 4 dc) work from ( to ) 2 times, then ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 2 tr, dc in the last st. Turn. (3 ch-8’s + 10 dc)

Row 5: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, [ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down] work from [ to ] 2 times, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (10 tr + 2 dc + 4 ch-3’s + 5 ch-2’s)

Row 6: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 2 times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (2 ch-8’s + 14 dc + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 7: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 3, tr in the first dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] 2 times, then ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (10 tr + 2 dc + 6 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 8: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 4 tr, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp) work from ( to ) 2 times, then ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 2 tr, dc in the last st. Turn. (11 ch-8’s + 42 dc)

Rows 9 – 12: Rep Rows 5 – 8.

Row 13: Rep Row 5.

Fasten off.

How to Check Gauge without blocking your swatch: Slightly stretch the width of your swatch until the stitches are opened up nicely, as if you’ve blocked them.

Slightly stretched finished swatch should be 6.25″ W x 4.75″ H (height isn’t crucial).

See Hanging Swatch Instructions below.

Hanging Swatch Instructions

Making a hanging swatch will help you to understand how much the yarn you’ve chosen will or will not stretch when worn.

Step 1: Use the swatch instructions above to make a swatch. You may want to add another repeat of rows 5 – 8 to make your swatch taller. Write the measurements down.

Step 2: Hang your swatch from any place that the entire top edge can be secured. I’ve hung mine from the hearth above a fireplace. I’ve also used a towel bar in my bathroom. The most important thing is that you hang it evenly across the top edge and don’t just hang it from a corner or from a center point of the swatch.

Step 3: Clip a few clothespins (or something else that’s similar weight) onto the bottom edge of your swatch. I’ve also used an empty DVD case by closing it with the bottom edge of the swatch in it.

Step 4: Allow it to hang for a few hours. Re-measure the length to see how much it has stretched. This will help give you a better idea of how much your garment will lengthen as it’s worn. Use what you’ve learned to about your swatch to help you determine if you’ll want to add more length to your vest.

The Isla Crochet Summer Vest also makes a fabulous crochet beach coverup!

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Crochet Summer Vest Written Pattern

Body of Vest

Changes for Sizes as Follows: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Stitch Counts as Follows: (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Stitch counts are also written separately for each size, but they will be listed in order of smallest to largest. See the end of Row 3 for an example of this.

Right Side / Wrong Side is not crucial for this project. You can choose which you prefer to be the right side later on.

Row 1: With yarn & a 3.75mm crochet hook, ch 131 (155, 167, 191, 215, 227, 239, 263, 287), switch to a 3.50mm crochet hook, working into the back hump of the foundation ch, sc into the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (130, 154, 166, 190, 214, 226, 238, 262, 286 sts)

The length of Row 1 should be approximately 24-1/4″ (28-3/4″, 31″, 35-1/2″, 40″, 42″, 44-1/2″, 49″, 53-1/2″) L.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each at across. Turn. (130, 154, 166, 190, 214, 226, 238, 262, 286 sts)

Note: Make sure to work the chains within the rows loosely. The chains should be at least the same size as the other stitches. If they are a tad bigger, that will be okay too. Chains worked too tightly will greatly affect your gauge and the finished size of your crochet vest.

Row 3: Alt-dc in the first st, Ch 3, skip each of the next 3 sts, tr in the next st, skip each of the next 2 sts, tr in the next st, (ch 3, skip each of the next 3 sts, 2 dc in each of the next 2 sts, ch 3, skip each of the next 3 sts, tr in the next st, skip each of the next 2 sts, tr in the next st) work from ( to ) 10 (12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23) times, ch 3, skip the next st, dc in the last st. Turn. (22 tr + 42 dc + 22 ch-3’s) (26 tr + 50 dc + 26 ch-3’s) (28 tr + 54 dc + 28 ch-3’s) (32 tr + 62 dc + 32 ch-3’s) (36 tr + 70 dc + 36 ch-3’s) (38 tr + 74 dc + 38 ch-3’s) (40 tr + 78 dc + 40 ch-3’s) (44 tr + 86 dc + 44 ch-3’s) (48 tr + 94 dc + 48 ch-3’s)

Row 4: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 2 tr, dc in each of the next 4 dc) work from ( to ) 10 (12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23) times, then ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 2 tr, dc in the last st. Turn. (11 ch-8’s + 42 dc) (13 ch-8’s + 50 dc) (14 ch-8’s + 54 dc) (16 ch-8’s + 62 dc) (18 ch-8’s + 70 dc) (19 ch-8’s + 74 dc) (20 ch-8’s + 78 dc) (22 ch-8’s + 86 dc) (24 ch-8’s + 94 dc)

Row 5: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, [ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down] work from [ to ] 10 (12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23) times, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (42 tr + 2 dc + 20 ch-3’s + 13 ch-2’s) (50 tr + 2 dc + 24 ch-3’s + 15 ch-2’s) (54 tr + 2 dc + 26 ch-3’s + 16 ch-2’s) (62 tr + 2 dc + 30 ch-3’s + 18 ch-2’s) (70 tr + 2 dc + 34 ch-3’s + 20 ch-2’s) (74 tr + 2 dc + 36 ch-3’s + 21 ch-2’s) (78 tr + 2 dc + 38 ch-3’s + 22 ch-2’s) (86 tr + 2 dc + 42 ch-3’s + 24 ch-2’s) (94 tr + 2 dc + 46 ch-3’s + 26 ch-2’s)

Row 6: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 10 (12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (10 ch-8’s + 46 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (12 ch-8’s + 54 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (13 ch-8’s + 58 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (15 ch-8’s + 66 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (17 ch-8’s + 74 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (18 ch-8’s + 78 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (19 ch-8’s + 82 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (21 ch-8’s + 90 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (23 ch-8’s + 98 dc + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 7: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 3, tr in the first dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] 10 (12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23) times, then ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (42 tr + 2 dc + 22 ch-3’s + 10 ch-2’s) (50 tr + 2 dc + 26 ch-3’s + 12 ch-2’s) (54 tr + 2 dc + 28 ch-3’s + 13 ch-2’s) (62 tr + 2 dc + 32 ch-3’s + 15 ch-2’s) (70 tr + 2 dc + 36 ch-3’s + 17 ch-2’s) (74 tr + 2 dc + 38 ch-3’s + 18 ch-2’s) (78 tr + 2 dc + 40 ch-3’s + 19 ch-2’s) (86 tr + 2 dc + 44 ch-3’s + 21 ch-2’s) (94 tr + 2 dc + 48 ch-3’s + 23 ch-2’s)

Row 8: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 4 tr, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp) work from ( to ) 10 (12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23) times, then ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 2 tr, dc in the last st. Turn. (11 ch-8’s + 42 dc) (13 ch-8’s + 50 dc) (14 ch-8’s + 54 dc) (16 ch-8’s + 62 dc) (18 ch-8’s + 70 dc) (19 ch-8’s + 74 dc) (20 ch-8’s + 78 dc) (22 ch-8’s + 86 dc) (24 ch-8’s + 94 dc)

Tip! To help keep track of the row you’re on, place a locking stitch marker into the first stitch of every Row 5 repeat that you work.

Rep Rows 5 – 8, ending with a Row 5, until Body of Vest measures 22″ (22″, 22″, 22″, 22″, 22″, 21″, 21″, 20″) H. Note: You’ll notice the larger sizes are a tad shorter. This is because their armhole depth is longer so the total length of the vest will be made up for it in the upper panels.

Note About Yarn & Finished Vest Length: After being worn, Truboo yarn will stretch a bit. I took this into account when figuring the length measurements above. I only crocheted my size medium sample to 22″ before splitting for the upper panels. If you’re using another yarn, such as a wool or wool blend that will not stretch out as much when worn, you may want to adding another couple inches to the measurements listed above so that your vest is long enough when worn.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the beginning of the Front Right Panel for the size you’re making.

Begin Front Right Panel – Sizes XS (M, XL, 2X, 3X, 5X)

Changes for Sizes as Follows: XS (M, XL, 2X, 3X, 5X)

Stitch Counts as Follows: (XS, M, XL, 2X, 3X, 5X)

Row 1 (RS): Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 1 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, skip the next tr & ch-3, dc in the next tr. Place a locking SM in the next tr to mark where you’ll later join yarn to begin the Back Panel. Turn. (1 ch-8’s + 10 dc + 1 ch-2) (2 ch-8’s + 14 dc + 1 ch-2) (3 ch-8’s + 18 dc + 1 ch-2) (3 ch-8’s + 18 dc + 1 ch-2) (3 ch-8’s + 18 dc + 1 ch-2) (4 ch-8’s + 22 dc + 1 ch-2)

Row 2: Skip the first dc, alt-tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] 1 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) times, then ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 tr + 1 dc + 3 ch-3’s + 1 ch-2) (10 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s) (14 tr + 1 dc + 7 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s) (14 tr + 1 dc + 7 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s) (14 tr + 1 dc + 7 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s) (18 tr + 1 dc + 9 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s)

Row 3: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 4 tr, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp) work from ( to ) 1 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) times, skip the next tr, tr in the next tr. Turn. (1 ch-8 + 5 dc + 1 tr) (2 ch-8’s + 9 dc + 1 tr) (3 ch-8’s + 13 dc + 1 tr) (3 ch-8’s + 13 dc + 1 tr) (3 ch-8’s + 13 dc + 1 tr) (4 ch-8’s + 17 dc + 1 tr)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the instructions for the size you’re making.

Size XS – Front Right Panel Continued

Row 4: Skip the first dc, alt-tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (4 tr + 1 dc + 1 ch-3 + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 5: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 3, skip the next 2 tr & 1 ch-3, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 dc + 1 ch-3 + 1 ch-2)

Row 6: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (2 dc + 2 tr + 2 ch-3’s)

Row 7: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 8, skip each of the next 2 tr’s and 2 ch-3 sps, dc in the last st. Turn. (2 dc + 1 ch-8)

Row 8: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (2 tr + 2 dc + 3 ch-2’s)

Repeat Rows 5 – 8 until the panel measures approximately 9″ H. Do not end with a Row 7 or you’ll have a big gap at the shoulder. Make a note of the number of rows you worked so you can work the same number of rows for the back panel and the other front panel.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Back Panel below.

Sizes (M, XL, 2X, 3X, 5X) – Front Right Panel Continued

Row 4: Skip the first dc, alt-tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, [ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down] work from [ to ] (1, 2, 2, 2, 3) times, then ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (8 tr + 1 dc + 3 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s) (12 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s) (12 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s) (12 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s) (16 tr + 1 dc + 7 ch-3’s + 5 ch-2’s)

Row 5: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) (1, 2, 2, 2, 3) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, skip the next tr & ch-3, dc in the next tr, skip the last st. Turn. (1 ch-8 + 10 dc + 1 ch-2) (2 ch-8’s + 14 dc + 1 ch-2) (2 ch-8’s + 14 dc + 1 ch-2) (2 ch-8’s + 14 dc + 1 ch-2) (3 ch-8’s + 28 dc + 1 ch-2)

Row 6: Skip the first dc, alt-tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] (1, 2, 2, 2, 3) times, then ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 tr + 1 dc + 3 ch-3’s + 1 ch-2) (10 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s) (10 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s) (10 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s) (14 tr + 1 dc + 7 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s)

Row 7: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 4 tr, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp) work from ( to ) (1, 2, 2, 2, 3) times, skip the next tr, tr in the next tr. Turn. (1 ch-8’s + 5 dc + 1 tr) (2 ch-8’s + 9 dc + 1 tr) (2 ch-8’s + 9 dc + 1 tr) (2 ch-8’s + 9 dc + 1 tr) (3 ch-8’s + 13 dc + 1 tr)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the instructions for the size you’re making.

Size M – Front Right Panel Continued

Row 8: Alt-dc in the first dc, ch 2, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (4 tr + 2 dc + 1 ch-3 + 3 ch-2’s)

Row 9: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 3 tr & 1 ch-3 & 1 ch-2 sps, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 dc + 1 ch-8 + 1 ch-2)

Row 10: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (2 dc + 4 tr + 2 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 11: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 8, skip each of the next 3 tr’s and 2 ch-3 sps, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 dc + 1 ch-8 + 1 ch-2)

Row 12: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (4 tr + 2 dc + 2 ch-2’s + 2 ch-3)

Repeat Rows 9 – 12 until the panel measures approximately 10″ H. Do not end with a Row 9 or 11, or you’ll have a big gap at the shoulder. Make a note of the number of rows you worked so you can work the same number of rows for the back panel and the other front panel.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Back Panel below.

Sizes (XL, 2X, 3X, 5X) – Front Right Panel Continued

Row 8: Skip the first dc, alt-tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, [ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down] work from [ to ] (1, 1, 1, 2) times, then ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (8 tr + 1 dc + 3 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s) (8 tr + 1 dc + 3 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s) (8 tr + 1 dc + 3 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s) (12 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s)

Row 9: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) (1, 1, 1, 2) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-3, dc in the next tr, skip the last st. Turn. (1 ch-8 + 10 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (1 ch-8 + 10 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (1 ch-8 + 10 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (2 ch-8 + 14 dc + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 10: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] (1, 1, 1, 2) times, then ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 tr + 2 dc + 4 ch-3’s + 1 ch-2) (6 tr + 2 dc + 4 ch-3’s + 1 ch-2) (6 tr + 2 dc + 4 ch-3’s + 1 ch-2) (10 tr + 2 dc + 6 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 11: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 4 tr, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp) work from ( to ) (1, 1, 1, 2) times, ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 3 tr, dc in the last st. Turn. (2 ch-8’s + 6 dc) (2 ch-8’s + 6 dc) (2 ch-8’s + 6 dc) (3 ch-8’s + 10 dc)

Row 12: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, [ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down] work from [ to ] (1, 1, 1, 2) times, then ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 tr + 2 dc + 2 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s) (6 tr + 2 dc + 2 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s) (6 tr + 2 dc + 2 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s) (10 tr + 2 dc + 4 ch-3’s + 5 ch-2’s)

Row 13: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) (1, 1, 1, 2) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, dc in the last st. Turn. (1 ch-8 + 10 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (1 ch-8 + 10 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (1 ch-8 + 10 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (2 ch-8 + 14 dc + 2 ch-2’s)

Repeat Rows 10 – 13 until the panel measures approximately (11″, 11″, 12″, 13″) H. Do not end with a Row 11 or 13 or you’ll have a big gap at the shoulder. Make a note of the number of rows you worked so you can work the same number of rows for the back panel and the other front panel.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Back Panel below.

Begin Front Right Panel – Sizes S / L / 4X

Changes for Sizes as Follows: S (L, 4X)

Stitch Counts as Follows: (S, L, 4X)

Row 1: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 2 (3, 4) times, then work 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp. Place a locking SM in the same ch-2 sp as the last 2 dc worked to mark where you’ll later join yarn to begin the Back Panel. Turn. (2 ch-8’s + 11 dc + 1 ch-2) (3 ch-8’s + 15 dc + 1 ch-2) (4 ch-8’s + 19 dc + 1 ch-2)

Row 2: Skip the first st, alt-tr in the next st, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, [ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down] work from [ to ] 1 (2, 3) times, then ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (9 tr + 1 dc + 3 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s) (13 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s) (17 tr + 1 dc + 7 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s)

Row 3: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 4 tr, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp) work from ( to ) 2 (3, 4) times, then skip the next tr, dc in the next st. Turn. (2 ch-8’s + 10 dc) (3 ch-8’s + 14 dc) (4 ch-8’s + 18 dc)

Row 4: Skip the first dc, alt-tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, [ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down] work from [ to ] 1 (2, 3) times, then ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (8 tr + 1 dc + 3 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s) (12 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s) (16 tr + 1 dc + 7 ch-3’s + 5 ch-2’s)

Row 5: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 1 (2, 3) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, skip the next tr & ch-3, dc in the next tr, skip the last st. Turn. (1 ch-8 + 10 dc + 1 ch-2) (2 ch-8’s + 14 dc + 1 ch-2) (3 ch-8’s + 18 dc + 1 ch-2)

Row 6: Skip the first dc, alt-tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] 1 (2, 3) times, then ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 tr + 1 dc + 3 ch-3’s + 1 ch-2) (10 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s) (14 tr + 1 dc + 7 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s)

Row 7: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 4 tr, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp) work from ( to ) 1 (2, 3) times, skip the next tr, tr in the next tr. Turn. (1 ch-8 + 5 dc + 1 tr) (2 ch-8’s + 9 dc + 1 tr) (3 ch-8’s + 13 dc + 1 tr)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the instructions for the size you’re making.

Size Small – Front Right Panel Continued

Row 8: Alt-dc in the first dc, ch 2, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (4 tr + 2 dc + 1 ch-3 + 3 ch-2’s)

Row 9: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 3 tr & 1 ch-3 & 1 ch-2 sps, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 dc + 1 ch-8 + 1 ch-2)

Row 10: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (2 dc + 4 tr + 2 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 11: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 8, skip each of the next 3 tr’s and 2 ch-3 sps, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 dc + 1 ch-8 – 1 ch-2)

Row 12: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (4 tr + 2 dc + 3 ch-2’s + 1 ch-3)

Repeat Rows 9 – 12 until the panel measures approximately 9″ H. Do not end with a Row 9 or 11, or you’ll have a big gap at the shoulder. Make a note of the number of rows you worked so you can work the same number of rows for the back panel and the other front panel.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Back Panel below.

Sizes (L, 4X) – Front Right Panel Continued

Row 8: Skip the first dc, alt-tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, [ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down] work from [ to ] (1, 2) times, then ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (8 tr + 1 dc + 3 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s) (12 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s)

Row 9: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) (1, 2) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-3, dc in the next tr, skip the last st. Turn. (1 ch-8 + 10 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (2 ch-8 + 14 dc + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 10: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] (1, 2) times, then ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 tr + 2 dc + 4 ch-3’s + 1 ch-2) (10 tr + 2 dc + 6 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 11: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 4 tr, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp) work from ( to ) (1, 2) times, ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 2 tr, dc in the last st. Turn. (2 ch-8’s + 6 dc) (3 ch-8’s + 10 dc)

Row 12: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, [ ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down ] work from [ to ] (1, 2) times, then ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 tr + 2 dc + 2 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s) (10 tr + 2 dc + 4 ch-3’s + 5 ch-2’s)

Row 13: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) (1, 2) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, dc in the last st. Turn. (1 ch-8 + 10 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (2 ch-8 + 14 dc + 2 ch-2’s)

Repeat Rows 10 – 13 until the panel measures approximately (10″, 12″) H. Do not end with a Row 11 or 13 or you’ll have a big gap at the shoulder. Make a note of the number of rows you worked so you can work the same number of rows for the back panel and the other front panel.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Back Panel below.

Back Panel – Sizes XS (M, XL, 2X, 3X, 5X)

Changes for Sizes as Follows: XS (M, XL, 2X, 3X, 5X)

Stitch Counts as Follows: (XS, M, XL, 2X, 3X, 5X)

Row 1: With yarn & a 3.50mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing dc in the stitch marked with a SM, skip the next tr & ch-3, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 6 (7, 9, 10, 11, 13) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, skip the next tr & ch-3, dc in the next tr. Place a locking SM in the next tr to mark where you’ll later join yarn to begin the Front Left Panel. Turn. (6 ch-8 + 30 dc) (7 ch-8’s + 34 dc) (9 ch-8’s + 42 dc) (10 ch-8’s + 46 dc) (11 ch-8’s + 50 dc) (13 ch-8’s + 58 dc)

Row 2: Skip the first dc, alt-tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] 6 (7, 9, 10, 11, 13) times, then skip the last st. Turn. (26 tr + 12 ch-3’s + 6 ch-2’s) (30 tr + 14 ch-3’s + 7 ch-2’s) (38 tr + 18 ch-3’s + 9 ch-2’s) (42 tr + 20 ch-3’s + 10 ch-2’s) (46 tr + 22 ch-3’s + 11 ch-2’s) (54 tr + 26 ch-3’s + 13 ch-2’s)

Row 3: Skip the first tr, alt-tr in the next tr, skip the next tr & ch-3 (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 5 (6, 8, 9, 10, 12) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, skip the next tr & ch-3, tr in the next tr, skip the last st. Turn. (5 ch-8 + 24 dc + 2 tr) (6 ch-8 + 28 dc + 2 tr) (8 ch-8’s + 36 dc + 2 tr) (9 ch-8’s + 40 dc + 2 tr) (10 ch-8’s + 44 dc + 2 tr) (12 ch-8’s + 52 dc + 2 tr)

Row 4: Skip the first dc, alt-tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] 5 (6, 8, 9, 10, 12) times, then skip the last st. Turn. (22 tr + 10 ch-3’s + 5 ch-2’s) (26 tr + 12 ch-3’s + 6 ch-2’s) (34 tr + 16 ch-3’s + 8 ch-2’s) (38 tr + 18 ch-3’s + 9 ch-2’s) (42 tr + 20 ch-3’s + 10 ch-2’s) (50 tr + 24 ch-3’s + 12 ch-2’s)

Row 5: Skip the first tr, alt-tr in the next tr, skip the next tr & ch-3 (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 4 (5, 7, 8, 9, 11) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, skip the next tr & ch-3, tr in the next tr, skip the last st. Turn. (4 ch-8 + 20 dc + 2 tr) (5 ch-8 + 24 dc + 2 tr) (7 ch-8’s + 32 dc + 2 tr) (8 ch-8’s + 36 dc + 2 tr) (9 ch-8’s + 40 dc + 2 tr) (11 ch-8’s + 48 dc + 2 tr)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the instructions for the size you’re making.

Sizes XS (M) – Back Panel Continued

Changes for Sizes as Follows: XS (M)

Stitch Counts as Follows: (XS, M)

Row 6: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] 4 (5) times, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (18 tr + 8 ch-3’s + 6 ch-2’s + 2dc) (22 tr + 10 ch-3’s + 7 ch-2’s + 2dc)

Row 7: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 8, skip the next 3 tr, ch-3 & ch-2, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 3 (4) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 3 tr, ch-3 & ch-2, dc in the last st. Turn. (5 ch-8 + 18 dc) (6 ch-8 + 22 dc)

Row 8: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, [ (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3] work from [ to ] 4 (5) times, then (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (18 tr + 8 ch-3’s + 7 ch-2’s + 2 dc) (22 tr + 10 ch-3’s + 8 ch-2’s + 2 dc)

Row 9: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 4 (5) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, dc in the last st. Turn. (4 ch-8 + 22 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (5 ch-8 + 26 dc + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 10: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] 4 (5) times, ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (18 tr + 10 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s + 2 dc) (22 tr + 12 ch-3’s + 5 ch-2’s + 2 dc)

Rep Rows 7 – 10, until you have the same number of rows as the Front Right Panel.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Front Left Panel below.

Sizes XL (2X, 3X, 5X) – Back Panel Continued

Changes for Sizes as Follows: XL (2X, 3X, 5X)

Stitch Counts as Follows: (XL, 2X, 3X, 5X)

Row 6: Skip the first dc, alt-tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] 7 (8, 9, 11) times, then skip the last st. Turn. (30 tr + 14 ch-3’s + 7 ch-2’s) (34 tr + 16 ch-3’s + 8 ch-2’s) (38 tr + 18 ch-3’s + 9 ch-2’s) (46 tr + 22 ch-3’s + 11 ch-2’s)

Row 7: Skip the first tr, alt-tr in the next tr, skip the next tr & ch-3 (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 6 (7, 8, 10) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, skip the next tr & ch-3, tr in the next tr, skip the last st. Turn. (6 ch-8’s + 28 dc + 2 tr) (7 ch-8’s + 32 dc + 2 tr) (8 ch-8’s + 36 dc + 2 tr) (10 ch-8’s + 44 dc + 2 tr)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the instructions for the size you’re making.

Sizes XL (2X, 3X) – Back Panel Continued

Changes for Sizes as Follows: XL (2X, 3X)

Stitch Counts as Follows: (XL, 2X, 3X)

Row 8: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] 6 (7, 8) times, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (26 tr + 12 ch-3’s + 8 ch-2’s + 2dc) (30 tr + 14 ch-3’s + 9 ch-2’s + 2 dc) (34 tr + 16 ch-3’s + 10 ch-2’s + 2 dc)

Row 9: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 8, skip the next 3 tr, ch-3 & ch-2, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 5 (6, 7) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 3 tr, ch-3 & ch-2, dc in the last st. Turn. (7 ch-8’s + 26 dc) (8 ch-8’s + 30 dc) (9 ch-8’s + 34 dc)

Row 10: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, [ (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3] work from [ to ] 6 (7, 8) times, then (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (26 tr + 12 ch-3’s + 9 ch-2’s + 2dc) (30 tr + 14 ch-3’s + 10 ch-2’s + 2 dc) (34 tr + 16 ch-3’s + 11 ch-2’s + 2 dc)

Row 11: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 6 (7, 8) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 ch-8’s + 30 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (7 ch-8’s + 34 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (8 ch-8’s + 38 dc + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 12: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] 6 (7, 8) times, ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (26 tr + 14 ch-3’s + 6 ch-2’s + 2dc) (30 tr + 16 ch-3’s + 7 ch-2’s + 2 dc) (34 tr + 18 ch-3’s + 8 ch-2’s + 2 dc)

Rep Rows 9 – 12, until you have the same number of rows as the Front Right Panel.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Front Left Panel below.

Size 5X – Back Panel Continued

Row 8: Skip the first dc, alt-tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] 10 times, then skip the last st. Turn. (42 tr + 20 ch-3’s + 10 ch-2’s)

Row 9: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-3, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 9 times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next 2 tr & ch-3, dc in the last st. Turn. (9 ch-8’s + 42 dc + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 10: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] 9 times, ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (38 tr + 20 ch-3’s + 9 ch-2’s + 2 dc)

Row 11: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 8, skip the next 3 tr & 2 ch-3’s, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 9 times, then dc in the last st. Turn. (10 ch-8’s + 38 dc)

Row 12: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, [ (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3] work from [ to ] 9 times, then (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (38 tr + 18 ch-3’s + 12 ch-2’s + 2 dc)

Row 13: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 9 times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, dc in the last st. Turn. (9 ch-8’s + 42 dc + 2 ch-2’s)

Rep Rows 10 – 13, until you have the same number of rows as the Front Right Panel.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Front Left Panel below.

Sizes S / L / 4X – Back Panel

Changes for Sizes as Follows: S (L, 4X)

Stitch Counts as Follows: (S, L, 4X)

Row 1: With yarn & a 3.50mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing dc in the ch-2 space marked with a SM, work 1 more dc in the same ch-2 sp, (ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp) work from ( to ) 7 (8, 12) times, then ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s, work 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp. Place a locking SM in the same ch-2 sp as the last 2 dc worked to mark where you’ll later join yarn to begin the Front Left Panel. Turn. (8 ch-8’s + 32 dc) (9 ch-8’s + 40 dc) (13 ch-8’s + 52 dc)

Row 2: Skip the first dc, alt-tr in the next dc, [ (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3] work from [ to ] 7 (8, 12) times, then (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, tr in the next dc, skip the last st. Turn. (8 ch-2’s + 32 tr + 14 ch-3’s) (9 ch-2’s + 36 tr + 16 ch-3’s) (13 ch-8’s + 52 tr + 24 ch-3’s)

Row 3: Alt-dc in the first st, skip the next tr, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 7 (8, 12) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, skip the next tr, dc in the last st. Turn. (7 ch-8’s + 34 dc) (8 ch-8’s + 38 dc) (12 ch-8’s + 54 dc)

Row 4: Skip the first dc, alt-tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, [ ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down ] work from [ to ] 7 (8, 12) times, then skip the last st. Turn. (7 ch-2’s + 30 tr + 14 ch-3’s) (8 ch-2’s + 34 tr + 16 ch-3’s) (12 ch-8’s + 50 tr + 24 ch-3’s)

Row 5: Alt-tr in the first st, skip the next tr & ch-3, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 6 (7, 11) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, skip the next tr & ch-3, tr in the next st, skip the last st. Turn. (6 ch-8’s + 28 dc + 2 tr) (7 ch-8’s + 32 dc + 2 tr) (11 ch-8’s + 48 dc + 2 tr)

Row 6: Skip the first st, alt-tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc ] work from [ to ] 6 (7, 11) times, then skip the last st. Turn. (6 ch-2’s + 26 tr + 12 ch-3’s) (7 ch-2’s + 30 tr + 14 ch-3’s) (11 ch-8’s + 46 tr + 22 ch-3’s)

Row 7: Skip the first st, alt-tr in the next st, skip the next tr & ch-3, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 5 (6, 10) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, skip the next tr & ch-3, tr in the next st, skip the last st. Turn. (5 ch-8’s + 24 dc + 2 tr) (6 ch-8’s + 28 dc + 2 tr) (10 ch-8’s + 44 dc + 2tr)

Row 8: Skip the first st, alt-tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc ] work from [ to ] 5 (6, 10) times, then skip the last st. Turn. (5 ch-2’s + 22 tr + 10 ch-3’s) (6 ch-2’s + 26 tr + 12 ch-3’s) (10 ch-8’s + 42 tr + 20 ch-3’s)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the instructions for the size you’re making.

Sizes S / L – Back Panel Continued

Changes for Sizes as Follows: S (L)

Stitch Counts as Follows: (S, L)

Row 9: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-3, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 4 (5) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next 2 tr & ch-3, dc in the last st. Turn. (4 ch-8’s + 22 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (5 ch-8’s + 26 dc + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 10: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] 4 (5) times, ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (18 tr + 10 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s + 2 dc) (22 tr + 12 ch-3’s + 5 ch-2’s + 2 dc)

Row 11: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 8, skip the next 3 tr & 2 ch-3’s, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 4 (5) times, then dc in the last st. Turn. (5 ch-8’s + 18 dc) (6 ch-8’s + 22 dc)

Row 12: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, [ (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3] work from [ to ] 4 (5) times, then (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (18 tr + 8 ch-3’s + 7 ch-2’s + 2 dc) (22 tr + 10 ch-3’s + 8 ch-2’s + 2 dc)

Row 13: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 4 (5) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, dc in the last st. Turn. (4 ch-8’s + 22 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (5 ch-8’s + 26 dc + 2 ch-2’s)

Rep Rows 10 – 13, until you have the same number of rows as the Front Right Panel.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Front Left Panel below.

Size 4X – Back Panel Continued

Row 9: Skip the first st, alt-tr in the next st, skip the next tr & ch-3, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 9 times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, skip the next tr & ch-3, tr in the next st, skip the last st. Turn. (9 ch-8’s + 40 dc + 2tr)

Row 10: Skip the first st, alt-tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] 9 times, then skip the last st. Turn. (38 tr + 18 ch-3’s + 9 ch-2’s)

Row 11: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-3, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next 2 tr & ch-3, dc in the last st. Turn. (8 ch-8’s work from ( to ) 8 + 38 dc + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 12: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] 8 times, ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (34 tr + 18 ch-3’s + 8 ch-2’s + 2 dc)

Row 13: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 8, skip the next 3 tr & 2 ch-3’s, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 8 times, then dc in the last st. Turn. (9 ch-8’s + 34 dc)

Row 14: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, [ (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3] work from [ to ] 8 times, then (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (34 tr + 16 ch-3’s + 11 ch-2’s + 2 dc)

Row 15: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, dc in the last st. Turn. (8 ch-8’s + work from ( to ) 8 38 dc + 2 ch-2’s)

Rep Rows 12 – 15, until you have the same number of rows as the Front Right Panel.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Front Left Panel  below.

Front Left Panel – Sizes XS (M, XL, 2X, 3X, 5X)

Changes for Sizes as Follows: XS (M, XL, 2X, 3X, 5X)

Stitch Counts as Follows: (XS, M, XL, 2X, 3X, 5X)

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 3.50mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing dc in the stitch marked with a SM, skip the next tr, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 1 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, dc in the last st. Turn. (1 ch-8’s + 10 dc + 1 ch-2) (2 ch-8’s + 14 dc + 1 ch-2) (3 ch-8’s + 18 dc + 1 ch-2) (3 ch-8’s + 18 dc + 1 ch-2) (3 ch-8’s + 18 dc + 1 ch-2) (4 ch-8’s + 22 dc + 1 ch-2)

Row 2: Alt-dc in the first dc, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] 1 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) times, then skip the last st. Turn. (6 tr + 1 dc + 3 ch-3’s + 1 ch-2) (10 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s) (14 tr + 1 dc + 7 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s) (14 tr + 1 dc + 7 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s) (14 tr + 1 dc + 7 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s) (18 tr + 1 dc + 9 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s)

Row 3: Skip the first st, alt-tr in the next st, skip the next tr, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 4 tr) work from ( to ) 1 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) times, then dc in the last st. Turn. (1 ch-8 + 5 dc + 1 tr) (2 ch-8’s + 9 dc + 1 tr) (3 ch-8’s + 13 dc + 1 tr) (3 ch-8’s + 13 dc + 1 tr) (3 ch-8’s + 13 dc + 1 tr) (4 ch-8’s + 17 dc + 1 tr)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the instructions for the size you’re making.

Size XS – Front Left Panel Continued

Row 4: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next st, skip the last st. Turn. (4 tr + 1 dc + 1 ch-3 + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 5: Skip the first st, alt-dc in the next st, ch 3, skip the next tr, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 dc + 1 ch-3 + 1 ch-2)

Row 6: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (2 dc + 2 tr + 2 ch-3’s)

Row 7: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 8, skip each of the next 2 tr’s and 2 ch-3 sps, dc in the last st. Turn. (2 dc + 1 ch-8)

Row 8: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (2 tr + 2 dc + 3 ch-2’s)

Row 9: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 dc + 2 ch-2)

Repeat Rows 6 – 9 until you have the same number of rows as the previous Upper Panels.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Shoulder Seams below.

Sizes (M, XL, 2X, 3X, 5X) – Front Left Panel Continued

Row 4: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc ] work from [ to ] (1, 2, 2, 2, 3) times, then skip the last st. Turn. (8 tr + 1 dc + 3 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s) (12 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s) (12 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s) (12 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s) (16 tr + 1 dc + 7 ch-3’s + 5 ch-2’s)

Row 5: Skip the first st, alt-dc in the next st, skip the next tr & ch-3, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) (1, 2, 2, 2, 3) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, dc in the last st. Turn. (1 ch-8 + 10 dc + 1 ch-2) (2 ch-8’s + 14 dc + 1 ch-2) (2 ch-8’s + 14 dc + 1 ch-2) (2 ch-8’s + 14 dc + 1 ch-2) (3 ch-8’s + 28 dc + 1 ch-2)

Row 6: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc ] work from [ to ] (1, 2, 2, 2, 3) times, then skip the last st. Turn. (6 tr + 1 dc + 3 ch-3’s + 1 ch-2) (10 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s) (10 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s) (10 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s) (14 tr + 1 dc + 7 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s)

Row 7: Skip the first st, alt-tr in the next st, skip the next tr & ch-3, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 4 tr) work from ( to ) (1, 2, 2, 2, 3) times, then dc in the last st. Turn. (1 ch-8’s + 5 dc + 1 tr) (2 ch-8’s + 9 dc + 1 tr) (2 ch-8’s + 9 dc + 1 tr) (2 ch-8’s + 9 dc + 1 tr) (3 ch-8’s + 13 dc + 1 tr)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the instructions for the size you’re making.

Size M – Front Left Panel Continued

Row 8: Alt-dc in the first dc, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (4 tr + 2 dc + 1 ch-3 + 3 ch-2’s)

Row 9: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 8, skip the next 3 tr & 1 ch-3 & 1 ch-2 sps, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 dc + 1 ch-8 + 1 ch-2)

Row 10: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (2 dc + 4 tr + 2 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 11: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip each of the next 3 tr’s and 2 ch-3 sps, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 dc + 1 ch-8 – 1 ch-2)

Row 12: Alt-dc in the first dc, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (4 tr + 2 dc + 2 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s)

Repeat Rows 9 – 12 until you have the same number of rows as the previous Upper Panels.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Shoulder Seams below.

Sizes (XL, 2X, 3X, 5X) – Front Left Panel Continued

Row 8: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc ] work from [ to ] (1, 1, 1, 2) times, then skip the last st. Turn. (8 tr + 1dc + 3 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s) (8 tr + 1 dc + 3 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s) (8 tr + 1 dc + 3 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s) (12 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s)

Row 9: Skip the first st, alt-tr in the next st, skip the next tr & ch-3, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) (1, 1, 1, 2) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, dc in the last st. Turn. (1 ch-8 + 9 dc + 1 tr + 1 ch-2) (1 ch-8 + 9 dc + 1 tr + 1 ch-2) (1 ch-8 + 9 dc + 1 tr + 1 ch-2) (2 ch-8 + 13 dc + 1 tr + 1 ch-2)

Row 10: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc ] work from [ to ] (1, 1, 1, 2) times, then ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 tr + 2 dc + 4 ch-3’s + 1 ch-2) (6 tr + 2 dc + 4 ch-3’s + 1 ch-2) (6 tr + 2 dc + 4 ch-3’s + 1 ch-2) (10 tr + 2 dc + 6 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 11: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 4 tr, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp) work from ( to ) (1, 1, 1, 2) times, ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 3 tr, dc in the last st. Turn. (2 ch-8’s + 6 dc) (2 ch-8’s + 6 dc) (2 ch-8’s + 6 dc) (3 ch-8’s + 10 dc)

Row 12: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, [ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down] work from [ to ] (1, 1, 1, 2) times, then ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 tr + 2 dc + 2 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s) (6 tr + 2 dc + 2 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s) (6 tr + 2 dc + 2 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s) (10 tr + 2 dc + 4 ch-3’s + 5 ch-2’s)

Row 13: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) (1, 1, 1, 2) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, dc in the last st. Turn. (1 ch-8 + 10 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (1 ch-8 + 10 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (1 ch-8 + 10 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (2 ch-8 + 14 dc + 2 ch-2’s)

Repeat Rows 10 – 13 until you have the same number of rows as the previous Upper Panels.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Shoulder Seams below.

Front Left Panel – Sizes S / L / 4X

Changes for Sizes as Follows: S (L, 4X)

Stitch Counts as Follows: (S, L, 4X)

Row 1: With yarn & a 3.50mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing dc in the ch-2 space marked with a SM, work 1 more dc in the same ch-2 sp, (ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp) work from ( to ) 2 (3, 4) times, then ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, dc in the last t. Turn. (2 ch-8’s + 11 dc + 1 ch-2) (3 ch-8’s + 15 dc + 1 ch-2) (4 ch-8’s + 19 dc + 1 ch-2)

Row 2: Alt-dc in the first st, [ ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down ] work from [ to ] 2 (3, 4) times, then skip the next dc, tr in the last st. Turn. (9 tr + 1 dc + 4 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s) (13 tr + 1 dc + 6 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s) (17 tr + 1 dc + 8 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s)

Row 3: Alt-dc in the first st, skip the next tr, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 4 tr) work from ( to ) 2 (3, 4) times, then dc in the last st. Turn. (2 ch-8’s + 10 dc) (3 ch-8’s + 14 dc) (4 ch-8’s + 18 dc)

Row 4: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, [ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down] work from [ to ] 1 (2, 3) times, then ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, skip the last st. Turn. (8 tr + 1 dc + 3 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s) (12 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s) (16 tr + 1 dc + 7 ch-3’s + 5 ch-2’s)

Row 5: Skip the first st, alt-dc in the next st, skip the next tr & ch-3, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) 1 (2, 3) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, dc in the last st. Turn. (1 ch-8 + 10 dc + 1 ch-2) (2 ch-8’s + 14 dc + 1 ch-2) (3 ch-8’s + 18 dc + 1 ch-2)

Row 6: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc] work from [ to ] 1 (2, 3) times, then skip the last st. Turn. (6 tr + 1 dc + 3 ch-3’s + 1 ch-2) (10 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s) (14 tr + 1 dc + 7 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s)

Row 7: Skip the first st, alt-tr in the next st, skip the next tr & ch-3, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 4 tr) work from ( to ) 1 (2, 3) times, then dc in the last st. Turn. (1 ch-8 + 5 dc + 1 tr) (2 ch-8’s + 9 dc + 1 tr) (3 ch-8’s + 13 dc + 1 tr)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the instructions for the size you’re making.

Size S – Front Left Panel Continued

Row 8: Alt-dc in the first dc, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (4 tr + 2 dc + 1 ch-3 + 3 ch-2’s)

Row 9: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 8, skip the next 3 tr & 2 ch-3, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 dc + 1 ch-8 + 1 ch-2)

Row 10: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (2 dc + 4 tr + 2 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 11: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip each of the next 3 tr’s and 2 ch-3, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 dc + 1 ch-8 – 1 ch-2)

Row 12: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (4 tr + 2 dc + 2 ch-2’s + 2 ch-3’s)

Repeat Rows 9 – 12 until you have the same number of rows as the previous Upper Panels.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Shoulder Seams below.

Sizes (L, XL) – Front Left Panel Continued

Row 8: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, [ ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down ] work from [ to ] (1, 2) times, then ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, skip the last st. Turn. (8 tr + 1 dc + 3 ch-3’s + 3 ch-2’s) (12 tr + 1 dc + 5 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s)

Row 9: Alt-dc in the first st, skip the next 2 tr & ch-3, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) (1, 2) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, dc in the last st. Turn. (1 ch-8 + 10 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (2 ch-8 + 14 dc + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 10: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, [ ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc ] work from [ to ] (1, 2) times, then ch 3, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 tr + 2 dc + 4 ch-3’s + 1 ch-2) (10 tr + 2 dc + 6 ch-3’s + 2 ch-2’s)

Row 11: Alt-dc in the first st, (ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 4 tr, work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp) work from ( to ) (1, 2) times, ch 8, skip the next 2 ch-3’s & 2 tr, dc in the last st. Turn. (2 ch-8’s + 6 dc) (3 ch-8’s + 10 dc)

Row 12: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down, [ ch 3, tr in the next dc, skip each of the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc, ch 3, (tr, ch 2, tr) in the sp between the next 2 tr’s 2 rows down ] work from [ to ] (1, 2) times, then ch 2, dc in the last st. Turn. (6 tr + 2 dc + 2 ch-3’s + 4 ch-2’s) (10 tr + 2 dc + 4 ch-3’s + 5 ch-2’s)

Row 13: Alt-dc in the first st, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, (work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 8, skip the next 4 tr & 2 ch-3’s) work from ( to ) (1, 2) times, then work 4 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip the next tr & ch-2, dc in the last st. Turn. (1 ch-8 + 10 dc + 2 ch-2’s) (2 ch-8 + 14 dc + 2 ch-2’s)

Repeat Rows 10 – 13 until you have the same number of rows as the previous Upper Panels.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Shoulder Seams below.

Shoulder Seams

I have a step-by-step photo tutorial of the Mattress Stitch Seam.

Fold the front right & left panels inward, lining up the inside corners of the front panels with the corners on the back panel. Use locking stitch markers to hold them in place.

From the corners, line up the stitches on the front panels with stitches on the back panel. Use locking stitch markers to hold the shoulders in place.

With a yarn needle and length of yarn 3 – 4 times the width of the shoulder seam, use the mattress stitch seaming technique to seam the shoulders.

Weave in ends. Continue on to the Front Opening Edging.

Front Opening Edge

Right Side / Wrong Side is not crucial for this project, but now you need to choose a side to be the right side.

The Front Opening Edging is worked up one side of the front opening of the vest, across the top of the back panel, and down the opposite side of the front opening.

Gauge: Gauge isn’t crucial for this step. The most important thing is that your edging lays flat. If your edging starts becoming wavy as you work, drop down a hook size or two. If your edging starts puckering, try going up a hook size or two.

Row 1 (RS): With the chosen RS facing you and with yarn & a 3.75mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in the lower left corner of the vest front opening, working all the way up and around the front opening, work 1 sc in each sc and 2 sc into each dc. Turn. Stitch count should be a multiple of 2 + 1 (or an odd number).

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the first st, (ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next st) work from ( to ) across. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in the first st, (ch 1, skip the next ch-1, sc in the next sc) work from ( to ) across. Turn.

Rows 4 – 9: Rep Row 3.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Bottom Stabilizing Edge.

Bottom Stabilizing Edge

The purpose of this step is to add stability to the bottom edge and give it a nice polished look.

Gauge: Make sure not to work the slip stitches tightly or it will greatly affect the size and stretch of your vest. Your slip stitches should be at same size or slightly larger than the stitches you’re working into. Adjust hook sizes, if necessary.

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 3.50mm crochet hook, join yarn with a sl st in either corner stitch along the bottom edge, sl st (aka surface crochet) in each st across to the opposite corner. Stitch count is not crucial.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Armhole Edging.

Armhole Edging

The purpose of this step is to add stability to the bottom edge and give it a nice polished look.

Gauge: Make sure not to work the slip stitches tightly or it will greatly affect the size and stretch of your vest. Your slip stitches should be at same size or slightly larger than the stitches you’re working into. Adjust hook sizes, if necessary.

Rnd 1 (RS): With yarn & a 3.50mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in a st at the bottom of the armhole opening, work 2 sc into each dc and 1 sc into each sc around the armhole opening. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Stitch count is not crucial.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in the first st, (ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next st) work from ( to ) around. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Stitch count is not crucial. It doesn’t matter if you end the round with a sc or a ch-1.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Repeat for the second armhole opening. Continue on to Ties.

Ties (Make 2)

Row 1: With yarn & a 3.75mm crochet hook, create a ch that is 18″ long. Switch to a 3.50mm crochet hook, working into the back humps of the foundation ch, sc into the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Stitch count is not crucial.

Fasten off leaving a tail of yarn long enough to attach the tie to the vest. Make second tie then attach them to the front vest opening as shown in the photo. Weave in ends.

Now that your crochet summer vest is completed, add a professional finish by blocking it.

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