| Size: | 2 years | 4 years | 6 years | 8 years | 10 years |
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| Chest measurement, in: | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26.5 | 28 |
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
Champagne White (403)
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1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK - Bright Peach (412)
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1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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This little crochet vest is available in sizes 2-10 years and includes instructions on customising the length and shoulder strap width. It’s a pretty loose fitting vest, and perfect for jazzing up any outfit for a fashion loving little girl.
Construction
The vest is worked from the bottom up in one piece and then divides into 3 to create the 2 front panels and the back panel. The only sewing required is for the shoulder straps at the end – perfect if you are a bit averse to seaming!
Size & Fit
The sizes in this pattern are based on the body measurements as laid out by the Craft Yarn Council. The vest is pretty loose fitting; if child is between sizes (as per chest measurement), you can probably go for the smaller size, but you will have to use your own judgement here.
The Peaches and Cream Girls Vest is a crochet waistcoat designed for children ranging from 2 to 10 years old. This sleeveless garment features a fitted silhouette and is worked in a charming two-color colorway combining Peach Orange and Champagne White. The vest offers versatile sizing with finished chest measurements ranging from 21 inches (for 2-year-olds) to 28 inches (for 10-year-olds), and corresponding lengths from 11.25 inches to 25.5 inches, making it suitable for layering over long-sleeved shirts throughout various seasons.
This intermediate-level crochet pattern employs lace pattern techniques as the primary stitch structure. The garment is constructed using standard crochet methods appropriate for fitted garments, with shaping achieved through strategic increases and decreases to create the waistcoat's tailored fit. The two-color design allows for creative color work, enabling crafters to experiment with contrast or tonal combinations depending on yarn selection.
The pattern centers on a Lace Pattern as the main decorative and structural element. This lace work creates an elegant, breathable fabric suitable for a children's vest. The gauge for the lace pattern is specified as 24 stitches × 11 rows = 5" × 5" (12.5 cm × 12.5 cm) when worked with appropriate yarn and hook tension, with an alternative gauge of 21 stitches × 10 rows = 4" × 4" (10 cm × 10 cm) for different yarn weights. While the PDF excerpt does not detail every individual stitch abbreviation, the lace pattern foundation indicates the use of standard crochet stitches combined to create openwork sections characteristic of lace designs.
The Peaches and Cream Girls Vest is designed to work with either #2/Sport weight yarn or #3/Light/DK weight yarn, offering flexibility based on yarn availability and crafter preference. The pattern specifications are based on Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% Cotton, 137 meters/125 yards per 50-gram skein), a breathable natural fiber ideal for children's garments.
Yarn requirements vary by size:
A 3.5mm/E-4 crochet hook is recommended, though crafters should select the hook size necessary to achieve the specified gauge with their chosen yarn. The pattern includes detailed schematic information in Appendix A to assist with accurate sizing and fit.
The two-color palette of Peach Orange (Color A) and Champagne White (Color B) creates a soft, sophisticated aesthetic appropriate for children's wear. The lace pattern construction provides visual interest while maintaining breathability, making the vest suitable for transitional seasons or as a layering piece. The intermediate difficulty level indicates that crafters should have foundational crochet knowledge and comfort with reading pattern instructions, though the garment remains accessible to those with moderate experience.
```| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted, Sport |
| Featured Products: | Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Sarah Ruane |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Note on yarn weight: I used a #3/DK weight yarn for my vest, but a #2/sport weight would also work great as long as you meet gauge :-) |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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Had a customer reach out and ask me to make 5 of these Peaches and Cream Vests in various sizes. The pattern was easy to follow, had sizes 2-10 with measurements and worked up beautifully! Since it was taking so long with a DK bamboo yarn, I doubled the strand and it was much quicker to complete the vests. The customer love how they turned out!!! I highly recommend these adorable Vests.
