Granny square vest

What you will learn in the video tutorial and pattern:

✩ how to crochet a granny square using different yarn colors and textures;

✩ which yarn works best for this project;

✩ how to adjust the size of the finished garment;

✩ how to join the vest pieces together;

✩ how to crochet the ties.

YARN USED (AUTHOR’S VERSION)

You can combine any materials with different textures. Below is the list of yarns and colors used in the sample:

Bugeto Barba — 100 g / 100 m (109 yds)

▸ 4 skeins

▸ color: burgundy

Merino XL — 100 g / 100 m (109 yds)

▸ 1 skein

▸ color: milky white

Alpaca Bouclé — 50 g / 85 m (93 yds), or any bouclé yarn

▸ 2 skeins

▸ color: gray melange

▸ can be substituted with any bouclé yarn (for example, Mia Retro)

Alpaca Wool — 100 g / 130 m (142 yds)

▸ 1 skein

▸ color: graphite

Sequins yarn — 100 g, 6 mm

▸ graphite thread with silver sequins

YARN REQUIREMENTS

Vest — approximately 550 g

TOOLS

✔ 5.5 mm crochet hook

✔ tapestry needle

✔ scissors

✔ stitch markers (optional)