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This is a free crochet baby vest top pattern that comes in 6 sizes from 3 months to 5 years. It is a fun and versatile baby garment.
The Balloon Fiesta crochet baby vest top is a fantastic and super fun crochet garment for your little ones!
The pattern comes in 6 different sizes that range from small 3 months size all the way up to 5 years. Why not make a matching vest for the siblings?
The pattern uses a simple single crochet stitch which creates a smooth and modern looking crochet fabric. The colorful and fun balloon motifs are created with bobble stitches.
Constructed from two separate panels, this baby crochet vest top is easier to make than you think.
With the classic V neck, your little one will not only look stylish but will also be comfortable wearing this cute vest top!
The pattern is also a unisex design. You can easily switch the beige for pink or mix up the colors of the balloons!
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Yarn I Used For Crochet Baby Vest Top
I must be honest and say that this design was made quite a while ago for one of the UK crochet magazines.
I used Patons 100% cotton DK yarn which was lovely to work with. The yarn has a slight sheen to it too, so it creates a real great stitch definition and a smooth fabric.
The yarn is mercerised, machine-washable cotton in bold bright colours. This yarn is tightly spun, so it won’t fray as you work and has a lovely shine and it’s easy to care for too.
Essentially, any decent cotton yarn would be fine to use. However, we know that babies and young children can be super messy.
So opt for yarn that washes well at higher temperatures. Here are some alternatives you might like to check out:
King Cole Cottonsmooth DK – made of 100% mercerised cotton, this DK-weight yarn will be perfect for knitting and crocheting tops and cardigans for the warmer weather.
The yarn has a smooth finish which guarantees excellent stitch definition. And great news – it’s machine washable at 40!
Rico Essentials Organic Cotton – This high-quality DK yarn is lightweight yet durable, perfect for babywear and summer knits for the whole family.
Available in a wide range of shades, from pastels to autumn hues and bright colours to make your clothes and accessories pop. 100% cotton.
Cascade Ultra Pima – Ultra Pima offers a stunning range of shades in 100% Pima cotton. It is perfect for Summer cover-ups, super-soft for babywear and easy to wash.
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Materials For Crochet Baby Vest Top
- Patons 100% cotton DK (DK; 210 m per 100g; 100% cotton) x 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3) balls in Raffia (MC), 1 ball each in Black (CC1), Peacock (CC2), Vanilla (CC3), Apple (CC4), Red (CC5), Purple (CC6)
- Please note the yarn quantity has been calculated to the best accuracy. However, the overall amount you will need is tension dependant.
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Tension
24 rows x 20 sts= 10 cm measured over sc
Stitches And Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)
ch – chain stitch
sc – single crochet
sc blo – single crochet worked through back loop only
st(s) – stitch(es)
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sc2tog – single crochet the following two stitches together
bo – bobble stitch – (yarn over, insert hook into st and pull up loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops) 5 times, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook
sl st – slip stitch
Crochet Baby Vest Top Finished Size
designed with 2 inches /5 cm positive ease
Please note: inch measurements have been rounded off to the nearest 0.5 inch.
Pattern Notes
- to make bobble stitches stand out tighten up sc st worked immediately after the bobble st
- change colours on the last pull through loops of the stitch before
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Crochet Baby Vest Top Main Pattern
BACK PANEL
BOTTOM HEM RIBBING
With MC chain 9.
Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, turn. [8 sc]
Row 2: 1 ch (doesn’t count as a st here and throughout), 1 sc, 6 sc in blo, 1 sc, turn. [8 sc]
Repeat Row 2 another 41 (45, 47, 49, 55, 59) times.
Rotate your work 90 degrees and continue working around end sts down the long edge of bottom hem ribbing.
MAIN BODY
Row 1: 1 ch, 2 sc around first end st of the hem ribbing, sc across to last end st, 2 sc around last end st, turn. [45 (49, 51, 53, 59, 63) sc]
Row 2: 1 ch, sc across, turn. [45 (49, 51, 53, 59, 63) sc]
Repeat Row 2 another 22 (24, 28, 29, 31, 34) times.
Turn your work and fasten off. Continue pattern with Armholes.
ARMHOLES
Miss 3 sc, re-join yarn in next sc.
Row 1: 1 ch, sc across until last 3 sts, turn leaving rem sts unworked. [39 (43, 45, 47, 53, 57) sc]
Row 2: 1 ch, sc across, turn. [39 (43, 45, 47, 53, 57) sc]
Repeat Row 2 another 22 (24, 26, 27, 27, 32) times.
Fasten off. Back panel is finished.
FRONT PANEL
BOTTOM RIBBING
With MC chain 9.
Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, turn. [8 sc]
Row 2: 1 ch (doesn’t count as a st here and throughout), 1 sc, 6 sc in blo, 1 sc, turn. [8 sc]
Repeat Row 2 another 41 (45, 47, 49, 55, 59) times.
Rotate your work 90 degrees and continue working around end sts down the long edge of bottom hem ribbing.
MAIN BODY
Row 1: 1 ch, 2 sc around first end st, sc across to last st, 2 sc around last end st, turn. [45 (49, 51, 53, 59, 63) sc]
Row 2: 1 ch, sc across, turn. [45 (49, 51, 53, 59, 63) sc]
Repeat Row 2 another 0 (2, 2, 4, 4, 4) times. Fasten off.
Row 3 (5, 5, 7, 7, 7): 1 ch, 22 (24, 25, 26, 29, 31) sc, 1 bo in CC1, sc to end, turn.
Row 4 (6, 6, 8, 8, 8): 1 ch, sc across, turn. [45 (49, 51, 53, 59, 63) sc]
Repeat last row another 2 (2, 4, 4, 6, 6) times.
Row 7 (9, 11, 13, 15, 15) – Row 24 (26, 30, 31, 33, 36): 1 ch, 13 (15, 16, 17, 20, 22) sc, continue pattern following the chart below for the bobble stitch placement , sc to end, turn. Turn your work and fasten off MC.
ARMHOLES
Miss 3 sc, re-join yarn in next st.
Row 25 (27, 31, 32, 34, 37) – Row 29 (31, 33, 35, 37, 37): 1 ch, 10 (12, 13, 14, 17, 19) sc, continue pattern following the chart, sc to end, turn.
Row 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 38): 1 ch, sc across, turn.
Repeat last row another 0 (0, 1, 0, 0, 3) more times.
V NECKLINE
FIRST SIDE
Row 31 (33, 36, 37, 39, 42): 1 ch, 18 (20, 20, 21, 24, 26) sc, turn leaving rem sts unworked. [18 (20, 20, 21, 24, 26) sc]
Row 32 (34, 37, 38, 40, 43): 1 ch, 1 sc2tog, sc to end, turn. [17 (19, 19, 20, 23, 25) sc]
Row 33 (35, 38, 39, 41, 44): 1 ch, dc across, turn.
Repeat last 2 rows another 7 (8, 10, 10, 10, 13) times. 10 (11, 9, 9, 12, 12) dc
SIZES 3-6 mths, 6-12 mths, 2-3 yrs ONLY
Row 48 (52, 62): 1 ch, 1 sc2tog, sc to end. [9 (10, 11) sc]
SIZE 18-24 mths ONLY
Row 60: 1 ch, sc across, turn. [12 sc]
Fasten off.
SECOND SIDE
Miss 3 (3, 5, 5, 5, 5) sc in the middle, re-join MC in next st.
Row 31 (33, 36, 37, 39, 42): 1 ch, 18 (20, 20, 21, 24, 26) sc, turn. [18 (20, 20, 21, 24, 26) sc]
Row 32 (34, 37, 38, 40, 43): 1 ch, sc across until last 2 sts, 1 sc2tog, turn. [17 (19, 19, 20, 23, 25) sc]
Row 33 (35, 38, 39, 41, 44): 1 ch, sc across, turn.
Repeat last 2 rows another 7 (8, 10, 10, 10, 13) times. [10 (11, 9, 9, 12, 12) sts]
SIZES 3-6 mths, 6-12 mths, 2-3 yrs ONLY
Row 48 (52, 62): 1 ch, sc across until last 2 sts, 1 sc2tog. [9 (10, 11) sc]
SIZE 18-24 mths ONLY
Row 60: 1 ch, sc across, turn. [12 sc]
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Line up back and front panels and sew together at shoulder seams and down the sides.
With CC1 embroider the strings from balloons down to bobble stitch using photo for guidance.
ARMHOLES
join MC in missed st in underarm and work sc around the armhole opening, sl st to first sc and fasten off.
NECKLINE
join MC in middle sc st on main body at the bottom of V neck, sc around the neckline opening, sl st to first sc, fasten off.
Work 2 more rows of sc, one in CC2 and one in MC.
Sew in all ends and block to dimensions.
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