Free Cardi Vest Shrug Pattern, Free Crochet Pattern, Free Lace Fingering Yarn Pattern, Free Pattern
Sally Crochet Cardi Wrap | Free Crochet Pattern
Sep
A cardi wrap vest is such a versatile layering piece. Dress it up or down, the drape of the yarn and lace is a showstopper either way. Each strip is joined as you go to the previous strip. It is a lot of fun to make.
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What you will need:
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1300 (1450, 1500, 1650, 1800) yds or 1188 (1325, 1371, 1508, 1645) m #1 fingering weight yarn
Gauge:
Each strip is 4 in (10cm) wide after blocking, each 4 row pattern repeat is 2.75 in (7cm) after blocking
Finished Sizes:
To fit up to 34 (38, 42, 46, 50) in or 86 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127) cm bust size for S (M, L, XL, 2X)
Stitch Guide:
See glossary for Chain, Single Crochet, Double Crochet, Treble Crochet, Double Treble Crochet
5 Tr Join: 3 tr in space indicated, slst to middle tr of adjoining scallop on adjacent strip, 2tr in space indicated.
Watch the video tutorial here:
Instructions:
Neck Strip A:
Ch11 loosely.
Row 1: Skip first 3 ch (counts as first dc), dc in 4th ch from hook, ch2, skip 2 ch, 4dc in next ch (dc shell made), ch2, skip 2 ch, dc in ea of last 2 ch, turn. — 8 dcs
Row 2: Ch4 (counts as tr), skip 1st dc, tr in space before next dc, ch2, skip ch2 sp, skip 2 dc on shell, 4tr in space before next dc (tr shell made), ch2, skip ch2 sp, skip next dc, 2tr in space before last dc, turn. — 8 trs
Row 3: Ch5 (counts as dtr), skip 1st tr, dtr in space before next tr, ch2, skip ch2 sp, skip 2 tr on shell, 4dtr in space before next tr (dtr shell made), ch2, skip ch2 sp, skip next tr, 2dtr in space before last tr, turn. — 8 dtrs
Row 4: Ch4 (counts as tr), skip 1st dtr, tr in space before next dtr, ch2, skip ch2 sp, skip 2 dtr on shell, 4tr in space before next dtr (tr shell made), ch2, skip
Keychain (ch)single crochet (sc)double crochet (dc)treble crochet (tr)double treble crochet (dtr)
ch2 sp, skip next dtr, 2tr in space before last dtr, turn. — 8 trs
Row 5: Ch3 (counts as dc), skip 1 tr, dc in space before next tr, ch2, skip ch2 sp, skip 2 tr on shell, 4dc in space before next tr (dc shell made), ch2, skip ch2 sp, skip next tr, 2dc in space before last tr, turn. — 8 dcs
Rep rows 2 – 5 (18, 20, 21, 23, 25) more times.
Last Round:
Begin working along edge of strip. Turn work clockwise 90 degrees so you are working across the long edge, ch4 (counts as tr), work (4tr, sc, 5tr) in row end of prev row (around post of last stitch of row), *[sc in next row end, 5tr in next row end (scallop made)] across to second to last row end, sc in next row end, (5tr, sc, 5tr) in last row end, turn work 90 degrees and work (sc, 7tr, sc) in center most ch of short edge*, turn work 90 degrees, work (5tr, sc, 5tr) in first row end, rep from * to * once more, join with slst to top of beg tr. Fasten off.
Neck Strip B (to be joined to Strip A):
Repeat directions of Strip A
to last round.
Last Round: Repeat Last Round of Strip A until opposite long edge. Substitute 5tr join for all 5tr scallops along opposite long edge of Strip B when at adjoining scallops on Strip A.
Front Strips C and D:
Note: Follow diagram for placement of joining all strips to previous strips made.
Repeat directions of Strip A for 29 (33, 33, 37, 41) rows.
Repeat directions for Last Round of Strip B joining Strip C to B and Strip D to C.
Back Strips E and F:
Note: Follow diagram for placement of joining all strips to previous strips made.
Repeat directions of Strip A for 17 (17, 21, 21, 21) rows. Repeat directions for Last Round of Strip B joining Strip E to B and Strip F to E. Do not skip any scallops on Strip B when joining Strip E. Join Strip E to very next scallop on Strip B after end of Strip C.
Note: The armhole openings are the long, narrow openings on either side of E/F strips.
Opposite Front Strips G and H:
Note: Follow diagram for placement of joining all strips to previous strips made.
Repeat directions of Strip A for 29 (33, 33, 37, 41) rows. Repeat directions for Last Round of Strip B joining Strip G to B and Strip H to G. Do not skip any scallops on Strip B when joining Strip G. Join Strip G to very next scallop on Strip B after end of Strip E.
Body Strips I, J, K, L, and M:
Note: Follow diagram for placement of joining all strips to previous strips made. Repeat directions of Strip A. Repeat directions for Last Round of Strip B joining Strip I to D, F, and H and remaining strips to the previous strip.
Finishing:
Weave in loose ends. Hand wash, block to finished measurements and allow to dry.
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Kristin Omdahl is a bestselling author, designer, and creative entrepreneur known for her “sensory storytelling” — weaving food, craft, and nature into unforgettable fiction and non-fiction. Her debut novel, The Sea Glass Journal, is a love letter to Florida’s Gulf Coast, exploring themes of healing, connection, and creative legacy.
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