It’s finally here! Are you ready to get started on your last project of the Christmas Present CAL sponsored by Premier Yarns? The Southern Diamonds Vest is a fun project and most likely a lot more easy than some of you may think. If you’ve never made a garment….give this one a try. The ELKies will be there to help you along the way so there’s plenty of help available.
Get the PDF pattern on Etsy HERE.
If you aren’t a member of the ELK Studio Crocheter’s FB group…whatcha waiting on? We have all skill levels in there, so you can get your questions answered by a very supportive group of people! We actually call ourselves the ELKies!
Supplies:
- Chamonix #2 Fine Weight Yarn, 80% Acrylic, 10% Mohair, 10% Polyamide, 380 yards/85g, Colorway: Plum and Faded Lilac
- Sizes are XS(S,M,L,XL, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x)
- Yarn skein needed:
- Plum 2(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6)
- Faded Lilac 1(1,1,1,1,1,1,1)
- Yarn skein needed:
- Sizes are XS(S,M,L,XL, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x)
- Cotton Fair #2 Fine Weight Yarn, 52% Cotton, 48% Acrylic, 317 yards/100g, Colorway: Bright Pink and White
- Sizes are XS(S,M,L,XL, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x)
- Yarn skeins needed:
- Bright Pink 3(3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6)
- White 1(1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1)
- Yarn skeins needed:
- Sizes are XS(S,M,L,XL, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x)
- Hook Size: G/4.00
- Tapestry Needle for Weaving in the ends.
‘Fits Bust’ measurement is the measurement of the intended wearer, not the garment’s finished measurement.
Get your yarn Chamonix now for $6.99/skein and Cotton Fair for $4.99 plus take a 10% discount using the code KL008. The code is valid until October 31, 2017.
Schedule:
October 2/Week 1 – Supply List and Schedule
October 11 /Week 2 – Back and Front Panel (Current Week)
October 19/Week 3 – Body
October 26/Week 4 – Edging
Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
rem – remaining
RS – Right Side
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sp(s) – space(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
WS – wrong side
Gauge: 6 V-sts and 9 rows = 4”
Sizes:
X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Pattern Notes:
- Ch 1 at beginning of a round does not count as a single crochet or the first st.
- Ch 3 at beginning of a round counts as a double crochet or you may use the alternative to the chain 3.
- When there is a Measurement Check, check the measurements of your piece carefully. If you need fewer or more rows to meet the measurement, subtract or add rows as necessary to meet the given measurements.
Special Stitches:
V stitch (V-st): (dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated st or sp
shell: (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated st or sp
Back Panel
Row 1 (WS): With main color, ch 68 (77, 83, 92, 101, 107, 116, 125, 131), sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next ch and each rem ch across, turn. [67 (76, 82, 91, 100, 106, 115, 124, 130) sc]
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next st, skip next st, V-st in next st, *skip next 2 sts, V-st in next st, repeat from * across until last 3 sts, skip next st, dc in two sts, turn. [21 (24, 26, 29, 32, 34, 37, 40, 42) V-sts, 4 dc]
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next st, 3 dc in each ch-1 sp across to last 2 sts, dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. [67 (76, 82, 91, 100, 106, 115, 124, 130) dc]
Next 15 (17, 21, 21, 23, 23, 25, 25, 27) rows: Repeat Rows 2-3 another 7 (8, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13) times, then repeat Row 2 once more.
Measurement Check! Check that your Back Panel measures 8 (9, 10, 10½, 11, 11½, 12, 12½, 13)” as shown on the schematic above. If you need to adjust, make sure to end with Row 2 and note how many rows you did in total so the Front Panels match. Fasten Off. Weave in the ends.
Right Front Panel for those crocheting Right-Handed (Left Front Panel for those crocheting Left-Handed)
Row 1 (RS): With main color, ch 24 (30, 33, 33, 39, 42, 42, 48, 48), dc in 4th ch from the hook, skip next ch, V-st in next ch, *skip next 2 chs, V-st in next ch, repeat from * across until last 3 chs, skip next ch, dc in last 2 chs, turn. [6 (8, 9, 9, 11, 12, 12, 14, 14) V-sts, 4 dc]
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next st, 3 dc in each ch-1 sp across to last 2 sts, dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. [22 (28, 31, 31, 37, 40, 40, 46, 46) dc]
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next st, skip next st, V-st in next st, *skip next 2 sts, V-st in next st, repeat from * across until last 3 sts, skip next st, dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. [6 (8, 9, 9, 11, 12, 12, 14, 14) V-sts, 4 dc]
Measurement Check! If you have changed the number of rows on the Back Panel, you will need to check how many total rows you have there and then subtract 8. End the next set of rows at this number instead (number of rows in your Back Panel minus 8), which should bring you through Row 2. If you didn’t change the row count, then proceed as instructed for your size.
Next 7 (9, 13, 13, 15, 15, 17, 17, 19) rows: Repeat Rows 2-3 another 3 (4, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) times, then repeat Row 2 once more.
Start Increasing
Note: Increases are underlined.
Row 1 (RS): Ch 3, dc in next st, skip next st, V-st in next st, *skip next 2 sts, V-st in next st, repeat from * across until last 3 sts, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. [6 (8, 9, 9, 11, 12, 12, 14, 14) V-sts, 5 dc]
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next st, 3 dc in next st, 3 dc in each ch-1 sp across to last 2 sts, dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. [25 (31, 34, 34, 40, 43, 43, 49, 49 dc]
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next st, skip next st, V-st in next st, *skip next 2 sts, V-st in next st, repeat from * across until last 3 sts, skip next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. [7 (9, 10, 10, 12, 13, 13, 15, 15) V-sts, 5 dc]
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next st, 3 dc in next st, 3 dc in each ch-1 sp across to last 2 sts, dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. [28 (34, 37, 37, 43, 46, 46, 52, 52) dc]
Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next st, skip next st, V-st in next st, *skip next 2 sts, V-st in next st, repeat from * across until last 3 sts, skip next st, dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. [8 (10, 11, 11, 13, 14, 14, 16, 16) V-sts, 4 dc]
Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next st, 3 dc in each ch-1 sp across to last 2 sts, dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. [28 (34, 37, 37, 43, 46, 46, 52, 52) dc]
Row 7: Ch 3, dc in next st, skip next st, V-st in next st, *skip next 2 sts, V-st in next st, repeat from * across until last 3 sts, skip next st, dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. [8 (10, 11, 11, 13, 14, 14, 16, 16) V-sts, 4 dc]
Left Front Panel for those crocheting Right-Handed (Right Front Panel for those crocheting Left-Handed)
Row 1 (RS): Ch 24 (30, 33, 33, 39, 42, 42, 48, 48), dc in 4th ch from the hook, skip next ch, V-st in next ch, *skip next 2 chs, V-st in next ch, repeat from * across until last 3 chs, skip next ch, dc in next ch, dc in last 2 chs, turn. [6 (8, 9, 9, 11, 12, 12, 14, 14) V-sts, 4 dc]
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next st, 3 dc in each ch-1 sp across to last 2 sts, dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. [22 (28, 31, 31, 37, 40, 40, 46, 46) dc]
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next st, skip next st, V-st in next st, *skip next 2 sts, V-st in next st, repeat from * across until last 3 sts, skip next st, dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. [6 (8, 9, 9, 11, 12, 12, 14, 14) V-sts, 4 dc]
Measurement Check! If you changed the number of rows on the Back Panel, you will need to check how many total rows you have there then subtract 8 (number of rows in your Back Panel minus 8). End the next set of rows at this number instead, which should bring you through Row 2. If you didn’t change the row count, then proceed as instructed for your size.
Next 7 (9, 13, 13, 15, 15, 17, 17, 19) rows: Repeat Rows 2-3 another 3 (4, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) times, then repeat Row 2 once more.
Start Increasing
Row 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, skip next st, V-st in next st, *skip next 2 sts, V-st in next st, repeat from * across until last 3 sts, skip next st, dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. [6 (8, 9, 9, 11, 12, 12, 14, 14) V-sts, 5 dc]
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next st, 3 dc in each ch-1 sp across to last 3 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. [25 (31, 34, 34, 40, 43, 43, 49, 49 dc)
Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, skip next st, V-st in next st, *skip next 2 sts, V-st in next st, repeat from * across until last 3 sts, skip next st, dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. [7 (9, 10, 10, 12, 13, 13, 15, 15) V-sts, 5 dc]
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next st, 3 dc in each ch-1 sp across to last 3 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. [28 (34, 37, 37, 43, 46, 46, 52, 52) dc]
Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next st, skip next st, V-st in next st, *skip next 2 sts, V-st in next st, repeat from * across until last 3 sts, skip next st, dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. [8 (10, 11, 11, 13, 14, 14, 16, 16) V-sts, 4 dc]
Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next st, 3 dc in each ch-1 sp across to last 2 sts, dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. [28 (34, 37, 37, 43, 46, 46, 52, 52) dc]
Row 7: Ch 3, dc in next st, skip next st, V-st in next st, *skip next 2 sts, V-st in next st, repeat from * across until last 3 sts, skip next st, dc in next st, dc in top of ch 3, turn. [8 (10, 11, 11, 13, 14, 14, 16, 16) V-sts, 4 dc]
Using the whip stitch, sew the right and left front panels to Row 1 of the back panel ensuring RS of all panels are facing out.
Stay tuned for the next set of instructions on Week 3!
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Awesome but shipping from us is usually too pricey. Do you have any UK alternative yarns?
On row where it says next 15 do you repeat rows 2 and 3?
Hi Kathy,
If you are doing the extra small size then yes. It states, “Next 15 (17, 21, 21, 23, 23, 25, 25, 27) rows: Repeat Rows 2-3 another 7 (8, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13) times, then repeat Row 2 once more.”
Which means for the next 15 rows, you will repeat Rows 2-3 for a total of 7 times (which is 14 rows) then repeat Row 2 one more time to make the 15th row. I hope this helps.
Kathy
Thank you so much Kathy!
Awesome! Can’t wait to get started. I understand the finished bust size. Approximately how long is the finished garment as currently designed?
Thanks for sharing these great designs!
Hi Judi,
The garment is designed to end up being around 30-31″ in length….but as you keep going, you’ll see that you can make it as short or long as you desire. Hope this helps you.
Kathy