Crimson Collared Vest

Crimson Collared Vest by Maz Kwok

What is Being Made

The Crimson Collared Vest is a structured crochet garment designed by independent designer Maz Kwok. This vest features a distinctive collar detail and is available in multiple sizes ranging from Small through 3X-Large, making it accessible for various body types. The garment showcases a professional finish with tailored shaping and is constructed using intermediate-level crochet techniques.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project is created entirely using the crochet method. Crochet is a fiber craft that uses a single hook to loop yarn into interconnected stitches, building fabric from the ground up. The Crimson Collared Vest employs intermediate-level crochet skills, making it suitable for crafters with some prior crochet experience who are ready to tackle more complex stitch work and garment construction.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The pattern incorporates several fundamental and decorative crochet stitches to create both structure and visual interest:

• Chain stitch (Ch): The foundation stitch used to create the base of the garment
• Single crochet (Sc): A basic tight stitch that provides structure and density
• Slip stitch (Sl): Used to join rounds and create seamless transitions
• Half double crochet (Hdc): A medium-height stitch that balances drape and structure
• Cable stitches: Decorative textured stitches that add visual dimension and sophistication to the vest design, represented through detailed stitch diagrams in the pattern
• Increases (Inc): Techniques such as 2 single crochet in the same stitch to expand the garment at strategic points
• Decreases (Dec): Single crochet 2 stitches together to shape the garment and create fitted areas

Materials Required

The Crimson Collared Vest pattern specifies the following materials for construction:

• Crochet hook: 5mm size
• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in red and black colorways. The sample garment in size Small required approximately 400 grams of yarn total, with each skein containing approximately 50 grams or 125 yards
• Additional supplies: Yarn needle for weaving in ends and finishing, and scissors for cutting yarn

Pattern Details and Sizing

This downloadable PDF pattern provides comprehensive instructions with specific crochet patterns and cable stitch diagrams tailored for each size from Small to 3X-Large. The pattern includes detailed stitch abbreviations using US crochet terminology, ensuring clarity for English-speaking crocheters. A free written version of the pattern for size XL is available online, while this paid PDF offers the advantage of complete sizing options and detailed visual stitch diagrams for cable work, making it easier to execute the more complex decorative elements of the vest.