Friday, April 16, 2010

JONQUIL BABY VEST


Thanks to Vanessa for testing this pattern.

SIZE: 3-6 months

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 3 oz
US size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle

SPECIAL STITCHES:
Shell: = (dc, ch1, dc)

Sc Dec: = Insert hook in next st, draw up a lp, (two lps on hk), insert hook in next st, draw up a lp (3 lps on hook), YO and draw through all 3 lps.


INSTRUCTIONS:
Chain 41

Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook (do not count unworked chs as first dc) and in the next 4 ch. Shell in next ch, dc in next 7 ch, shell in next ch, dc in next 11 ch, shell in next ch, dc in next 7 ch, shell in next ch, dc in last 5. Ch 2, turn. (43 dc and 4 ch 1 sp)

Row 2: Dc in 6 sts. Shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 9 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 13 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 9 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in last 6 sts. Ch 2, turn. (51 dc and 4 ch 1 sp)

Row 3: Dc in 7 sts. Shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 11 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in next 15 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 11 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in last 7 sts. Ch 2, turn. (59 dc and 4 ch 1 sp)

Row 4: Dc in 8 sts. Shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 13 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 17 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 13 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in last 8 sts. Ch 2, turn. (67 dc and 4 ch 1 sp)

Row 5: Dc in 9 sts. Shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 15 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 19 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 15 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in last 9 sts. Ch 2, turn. (75 dc and 4 ch 1 sp)

Row 6: Dc in 10 sts. Shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 17 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 21 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 17 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in last 10 sts. Ch 2, turn. (83 dc and 4 ch 1 sp)

Row 7: Dc in 11 sts. Shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 19 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 23 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 19 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in last 11 sts. Ch 2, turn. (91 dc and 4 ch 1 sp)

Row 8: Dc in 12 sts. Shell in ch 1 sp. *Fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc. Repeat from * to ch 1 sp. Shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 25 sts, shell in ch 1 sp. *Fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc. Repeat from * to ch 1 sp. Shell in ch 1 sp, dc in last 12 sts. Ch 2, turn. (99 sts and 4 ch 1 sp)

Row 9: Dc in 13 sts. Shell in ch 1 sp. *Fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc. Repeat from * to ch 1 sp. Shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 27 sts, shell in ch 1 sp. *Fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc. Repeat from * to ch 1 sp. Shell in ch 1 sp, dc in last 13 sts. Ch 2, turn. (107 sts and 4 ch 1 sp)

Row 10 (RS): Dc in 14 sts, fold sleeve matching up ch 1 sps, dc over both ch 1 sps. Dc in 29 sts, fold sleeve matching up ch 1 sps, dc over both ch 1 sps. Dc in last 14 sts. Ch 2, turn. (59 sts)

Rows 11-14: Dc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (59 dc)

Row 15: Bpdc around first dc. *Fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc. Repeat from * across. Ch 2, turn. (59 sts)

Row 16: Fpdc around fpdc. *Bpdc around next bpdc, fpdc around next fpdc. Repeat from * across. (59 sts)

Do not fasten off.

EDGING:
Ch 1, work 30 sc up right front. Ch 1, sc in same st as 30th sc,
sc in 5 sts, sc dec over next 2 sts,
sc in 6 sts, sc dec over next 2 sts,
sc in 10 sts, sc dec over next 2 sts,
sc in 6 sts, sc dec over next 2 sts, sc in last 4 sts.
Ch 1, sc in same st, 29 sc down the left front.

Fasten off.

Weave in ends.




// posted by Suzetta @ 11:43 AM
Comments:
This is so cute! I wonder how to increase it to fit an adult. How many stitches would be needed in the beginning?
Thanks!!
8-)
# posted by Blogger Unknown : 8:43 AM
 
another cutie from you.. thanks for the pattern.. I will making some for our soldier Mom's..

June-Michigan
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 1:29 PM
 
OK I'm a fairly new chrocheter. what do Bpdc and Fpdc mean?
# posted by Blogger Stacy American Dream Girl : 6:59 AM
 
Back Post Double Crochet and Front Post Double Crochet.
# posted by Blogger Suzetta : 9:19 AM
 
This is a great pattern, I have made it and it looks fantastic. I have tried researching how to enlarge it with out changing my needle size.. would you happen to know how to convert it bigger to 6-9 months for I cannot finger it out. Your answer would be a great help to me.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 12:52 AM
 
I haven't tried it, but if I was going to I would add 1 ch for each front, 2 ch for the back and 2 for each of the sleeves for a total of 8 additional chains. Then I would work a coiple extra rows before dividing for the sleeves and then a couple extra for the length to the body.

If you try it let me know how it goes for you.
# posted by Blogger Suzetta : 9:22 AM
 
Thanks for your feed back. i will indeed let you know how it goes.

thanks again
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 6:47 PM
 
It Worked great.
Thank you very much for your help!
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 6:29 PM
 
That's terrific, thanks for letting me know.
# posted by Blogger Suzetta : 6:37 PM
 
This pattern is brilliant, I've just started making it and I'm enjoying, its just so clever and simple. thank you!
# posted by Blogger Unknown : 1:09 PM
 
I made this in a bit larger size for my granddaughter-- it looks terrific! (It fits her perfectly too!). This is a real "go-to" pattern. You can easily make it into a long sleeved sweater as well! Thanks.
# posted by Blogger Chris P. : 8:59 AM
 
I'd like to enter the sweater I made for my granddaughter in a craft show in late 2016 - (hoping to win first prize). I notice that I need to ask for permission: may I do so?
# posted by Blogger Chris P. : 9:38 AM
 
Yes it is okay to enter for a prize.
# posted by Blogger Suzetta : 11:41 AM
 
Didn't win first prize at the Fair (🙁), Thanks for giving your permission. I've made this vest and converted it to a long sleeved sweater several times. The pattern is SO easy and relaxing. My next try at it will be to make a sweater for a 3yeat old. Will send photos of completed work. Where can I find your other patterns?
# posted by Blogger Chris P. : 8:06 AM
 
All my patterns are listed on the right hand side of the blog.
# posted by Blogger Suzetta : 9:26 AM
 
Bpdc= back post double crochet
Fpdc= front post double crochet
# posted by Blogger Unknown : 7:11 PM
 
I just made this vest to go with a skirt and a purse I’m about to make some boots from Robin in Michigan
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 6:29 PM
 
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