Monday, May 10, 2010

Little Girl's Shell Vest


THANK YOU Virginia and Vanessa for testing this pattern.

Even though I assigned sizes to this pattern, it will fit a wider range. No sleeves to get to short and no button on the front to get too tight.

SIZES:
0-6 and 9-18 months

MATERIALS:
0-6 months
Sports weight yarn approximately 2 ounces
US size G (4.5 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle

9-18 month
Worsted weight yarn approximately 4 ounces
US size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle

SPECIAL STITCHES:
Small Shell: = Sm shell = (dc, ch1, dc)
Large Shell: = Lg shell = (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)
Picot: = Ch 3, slipstitch in third chain from hook
Sc Dec: = Insert hook in next st, draw up a loop, (two loops on hook), insert hook in next st, draw up a lp (3 loops on hook), YO and draw through all 3 loops.

NOTES:
1. Read pattern all the way through before beginning.
2. The pattern for both sizes is the same. Use the yarn and hook in the materials list to achieve the different sizes.

INSTRUCTIONS:
With yarn and hook for the size you want to crochet chain 41.

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

Row 2: Dc in 6 sts. sm shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 9 sts, sm shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 13 sts, sm shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 9 sts, sm 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, sm shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 11 sts, sm shell in ch 1 sp, dc in next 15 sts, sm shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 11 sts, sm 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, sm shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 13 sts, sm shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 17 sts, sm shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 13 sts, sm 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, sm shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 15 sts, sm shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 19 sts, sm shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 15 sts, sm 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, sm shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 17 sts, sm shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 21 sts, sm shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 17 sts, sm 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, sm shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 19 sts, sm shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 23 sts, sm shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 19 sts, sm shell in ch 1 sp, dc in last 11 sts. Ch 2, turn. (91 dc and 4 ch 1 sp)

Row 8: Dc in 2 sts. *skip 2 sts, lg shell in next st, repeat from * once, skip 2 sts, dc in 2 sts, sm shell in ch 1 sp.

Dc in 2 sts. *skip 2 sts, lg shell in next st, repeat from * 4 times, skip 2 sts, dc in 2 sts, sm shell in ch 1 sp.

Dc in 1 st. *skip 2 sts, lg shell in next st, repeat from * 6 times, skip 2 sts, dc in 1 st, sm shell in ch 1 sp.

Dc in 2 sts. *skip 2 sts, lg shell in next st, repeat from * 4 times, skip 2, dc in 2 sts, sm shell in ch 1 sp.

Dc in 2 sts. *skip 2 sts, lg shell in next st, repeat from * once, skip 2 sts, dc in 2 sts. Ch 2, turn. (21 lg shells, 4 sm shells)

Row 9: Dc in 2 sts, *lg shell in lg shell, repeat from * once, skip 2 sts, dc in 3 sts, sm shell in ch 1 sp.

Dc in next 3 sts. skip 2 sts, *lg shell in lg shell, repeat from * 4 times, skip 2 sts, dc in 3 sts, sm shell in ch 1 sp.

Dc in 2 sts, *lg shell in lg shell, repeat from * 6 times, skip 2 sts, dc in 2 sts. sm shell in ch 1 sp.

Dc in next 3 sts. skip 2 sts, *lg shell in lg shell, repeat from * 4 times, skip 2 sts, dc in 3 sts, sm shell in ch 1 sp.

Dc in 3 sts. *lg shell in lg shell, repeat from * once, skip 2 sts, dc in 2 sts. Ch 2, turn. (21 lg shells, 4 sm shells)

Row 10: Dc in 2 sts, *lg shell in lg shell, repeat from * once, skip 2 sts, lg shell in next st, skip 2 sts, dc in 1 st, fold sleeve matching up ch 1 sps, dc over both ch 1 sps.

Dc in 3 st, *lg shell in lg shell, repeat from * 6 times, , skip 2 sts, dc in 3 sts, fold sleeve matching up ch 1 sps, dc over both ch 1 sps.

Dc in 1 st, skip 2 sts, lg shell in next st. *lg shell in lg shell, repeat from * once, skip 2 sts, dc in 2 sts. Ch 2, turn. (13 lg shells)

Row 11: Dc in 2 sts, *lg shell in lg shell, repeat from * twice, skip 3 sts, lg shell in next st, skip 3 sts, lg shell in next st, *lg shell in lg shell, repeat from * 6 times, skip 2 sts, lg shell in next st, skip 2 sts, lg shell in next st, *lg shell in lg shell, repeat from * twice, skip 2 sts, dc in 2 sts. Ch 2, turn. (17 lg shells)

Row 12-13: Dc in 2 sts, *lg shell in lg shell, repeat from * 16 times, skip 2 sts, dc in 2 sts. Ch 2, turn. . (17 lg shells)

Row 14: Dc in 2 sts, *5 dc, in lg shell, repeat from * 16 times, skip 2 sts, dc in 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (17 5 dc groups)

Row 15: (Right Side) Ch 2, slipstitch in 3rd ch from hook, sc in 4 sts, picot, *sc in 5 sts, picot, repeat from * 15 times. Sc in 5 sts, picot, sc in same st.

EDGING:
Row 1: Work 25 sc up right front. Ch 1, sc in same st,
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 5 sts, sc dec over next 2 sts, sc in last 5 sts.
Ch 1, sc in same st, 26 sc down the left front, picot, join with a slipstitch in first sc of edging. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Sc in the front loop only of each st.

Fasten off.

SLEEVE EDGING:
Attach yarn with a sc at under arm. *Sc to ch 1 sp, sc, picot, sc in same sp, repeat from * 4 times, sc in remaining sts, slipstitch in first sc to join.
Fasten off.

Repeat for second sleeve.

Weave in ends.

// posted by Suzetta @ 12:36 PM
Comments:
OMG This is the cutest thing EVER! Thank you sew much!
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 2:49 PM
 
Thank you for sharing this so very cute little vest
# posted by Blogger Aussie Maria : 5:07 PM
 
I love this ! I will be trying this for my little one!
# posted by Blogger Elisabeth Spivey : 9:39 PM
 
This was a very easy pattern to follow, thank you so much! I changed it up a little for added length, it worked very well! Thank you for sharing this pattern!
# posted by Blogger Amy : 10:24 AM
 
P.S. Are you on ravelry? Before I post pics I want to give your pattern credit.
# posted by Blogger Amy : 11:46 AM
 
My patterns are no longer linked on Ravelry.
# posted by Blogger Suzetta : 12:00 PM
 
Well let me know if there's a place I can post a pic, this worked up so speedy and the gage was perfect! I love giving props to designers, I completely suck at writing patterns! ;) I plan on raffling this sweater for our World Vision fund raiser, if I have your permission. :)
# posted by Blogger Amy : 3:17 PM
 
Of course you can donate it to raffle off for charity. I love hearing what people are doing for others.

As far as a photo goes you could join my group and post it there.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/suzies-yarnie-stuff/
# posted by Blogger Suzetta : 3:57 PM
 
done!
# posted by Blogger Amy : 4:58 PM
 
This is an awesome pattern! It was very clearly written and very simple and elegant in design; thanks!
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 1:36 PM
 
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# posted by Anonymous Elizabeth : 10:41 AM
 
I am a little confused by row 10. Do I just keep working on the one sleeve or go across the back to the other?
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 6:59 PM
 
You are skipping the sleeves all together and working only the two fronts and back.
# posted by Blogger Suzetta : 7:12 PM
 
Thank you so much! I am new to this and other than that was doing pretty well! Very excited to finish now! :)
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 2:51 PM
 
Thank you so much for sharing this pattern, one of these will look beautiful on my little girl come spring.
# posted by Blogger Nikki @ Eveningsong Ink : 6:46 AM
 
Hi Suzetta...My name is Teresa...I absolutely love all your patterns....thank you very much for sharing them......I come here often....and still look thru all the ones I already saw lol....
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 6:21 PM
 
Thank you for your kind words, you made my day.
# posted by Blogger Suzetta : 6:25 PM
 
Thank you trying it now..will let u know the results n outcome.
# posted by Anonymous lorraine : 4:50 PM
 
beI'm so glad I found your site. It's great! I'm wondering if you have a crochet pattern for a small (18mo-2yr)child's poncho using a medium weight yarn? I have some Caron Simply Soft on hand and would like to use that if possible.
Thanks a million.
Joyce
# posted by Anonymous Joyce : 5:52 AM
 
I haven't designed any poncho patterns there are so many available on other sites. If I wanted to make one I would look first to crochetpatterncentral.com

# posted by Blogger Suzetta : 8:13 AM
 
I made this using Bernat chunky and a J hook, and it fits a 4 year old. I also love the fact that I finished it in an afternoon!
# posted by Blogger Laura : 8:50 PM
 
So easy and fun to make. Please make a hat and booties to match
# posted by Anonymous Angie : 9:55 AM
 
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