Easy Crochet Fall Vest Beginner Friendly

[@VictoriaEAC]

Hello again! I have now made this waistcoat for my dad (95) and now making for my father in law (91). Now, as you can see, I also have one - LOVE IT! but also a great one for older gentleman who just want to keep cozy. It does NOT look like ladies' waistcoat (made sure buttons were on the correct side!) - just thank you again, Carrie for this wonderful inspiration for lovely older men in my life xx (I used to be MadamC, but my KZbin went all weird and had to create new account) x

[@madamc3458]

I have just finished this wonderful waistcoat/vest. It is far lovelier than I imagined it would be. I used the 5mm hook, so it is very thick (perfect for days like today). Also, I made it in XL but ended up doing more decreases along the armhole - as I have fairly narrow shoulders and without doing this, the shoulders stuck out too far). Anyway, just wanted to say how very pleased I am and thank you x

[@Be8904]

How much yarn did you use please

[@ramonacowman7409]

Cozy vest! Great layering piece! Thank you for sharing!❤

[@madamc3458]

Me again! I have just adapted this wonderful patter in bulky yarn for super thick gilet. Stitch used was sc and hdc. I have used one of my originals of this pattern for measurements. It has worked out wonderfully on 12mm hook - thick and fab for chilly evenings about to start. Love waistcoats because cardigan sleeves can get in the way - this is a true body warmer. Thank you Carrie for the inspiration - couldn;t have done it without you xx

[@madamc3458]

Fabulous Gilet - great fit, very practical but so stylish. Great for walking dogs - or just keeping warm at home without baggy sleeves of jumpers getting in the way of washing up, etc xxx Thank you x

[@Debbie2004]

I love wearing a vest in winter. Keeps my back nice and warm. Thank you for sharing this.🇨🇦

[@jeanniewright2554]

Pretty vest! I especially like the pockets - who doesn’t always need more pockets?!

[@octaviaoctavia9234]

I absolutely love this vest! I am going to work on this

[@alih7048]

Just love this gilet on the hook at the moment. I've made a few of your creations Carrie and everybody admires them. Thank you!

[@The-Vintage-Needlecrafter]

This is just perfect for some stash yarn I've had since last fall.🧶🍂 Thank you😊

[@seroct2005]

Thank you so much for your teaching, so clear and so helpful ❤.

[@fishfrenzy09]

thank you so much for this! i’m currently halfway through and the pattern alongside this video has been super easy and understandable! ❣️

[@penneyburgess5431]

Lovely! Christmas present sorted! Couldn’t be happier! Thank you!

[@juliakeats7242]

Aww I really like this ❤ thank you for sharing your talents with us all 💕💕

[@HeyCarrieCrochet]

You are more than welcome. Thank you so much for following along. Enjoy!!

[@laurelgirard8475]

So nice! Would make an awesome cardigan!

[@charlottemarti8639]

I love this vest and all your designs. Thank you so much for sharing 🙂

[@meganfedoruk1437]

Yay, the long awaited vest!!! Thank you!!! 😊

[@barawdon]

Can anyone tell me what stitch they used to check the gauge for this vest? Gauge and tension matters ....many thanks.

[@juli_julii]

thank you so much ❤ looks great, but I did it without pockets❤

[@autonomousdiaries]

Thanks for sharing this pattern. Want to make this for XL size, how many chains should be in the back panel & the front panel? Thanks.

[@deborahjohnson7861]

Love it. Wonder if I shall add sleeves

[@ruthsasu6067]

Very, very nice! Subtle yet chic ❤

[@melodied4314]

My suggestion for next project: batwing pullover sweater.

[@mrs_ana1236]

Oh yes please 🙏

[@nannymoonscrochet]

Yes I have been looking for a batwing sweater X

[@HeyCarrieCrochet]

Will definitely have to make that! Enjoy the rest of your weekend

[@masuganut2082]

Yes please!!!!!

[@nicolakibble]

❤ I would also love a batwing sweater please ❤❤❤

[@barawdon]

What stitch do you use to check the gauge? I am using a #4 yarn but am getting too many stitches and rows using a single crochet stitch even with a J hook. I even did a search with an I hook and J hook in the pattern stitch and got too many stitches/rows. Don't know how the author of this pattern used a 5.0 hook as someone mentioned for the small size. Thanks in advance for suggestions.

[@zeejones4152]

Ohh thank you been waiting for something like this 🤗. Can't wait to make it.

[@nicolemarie6273]

I love this pattern and will begin it soon. The small bust size is 42, and that's quite large for the petite woman I am making it for. How would I make this smaller? Bust size is 36. Thank you for the pattern, and especially the thorough tutorial. It's a very lovely vest!

[@monams2514]

Under Main Body on your blog @HeyCarrieCrochet here is where I am confused when you go from Row 1,2,3 to Row 36? Can you please assist with this or someone on these comments please advise. My stitch row for a 3XL is 93 so here is where I am stuck with this 39 a the end of the row. Please answer and advise I thank you. Mona "Rep rows 2-3 until the end of row 35(35, 35, 37, 37, 39). Row 36(36, 36, 38, 38, 40): DO NOT ch 1, slst into next 5 sts, ch 1, sc in same st, dc in next, *sc in next, dc in next, rep from * across leaving last 4 sts unworked. Turn."

[@nannacoleman13]

Love this! Can't wait to fi ish some other projects to make this for me! Or, will I wait?!

[@denisepierce5208]

Help. I made this sweater vest and everything seemed fine until tried it on and arm holes are too large even though they measure correctly. Any way to fix this. It looks like I have shoulder pads on.

[@monams2514]

@Hey Carrie when you are doing a 3xl per your pattern on your blog on page 3 it says stitch 39 but am I to assume that you meant the small size right? So I stitch 93 to start so I need to do 93 for main body is that correct? If anyone here can answer me please do so. I have tried messaging but no answer yet Thank you so much

[@LadsandCas]

Ms. Carrie, I have some beautiful category 4 bamboo blend yarn. Im wondering if it would work well for this pattern

[@kt.redacted1401]

It is nearly impossible to find a vest pattern that isn't all mucked up with 'stuff'. Thank you so much for this pattern.

[@jenniechung69]

Hi Hey, thank you for the pattern 😊 I used different colour yarns. The stitches are beautiful. How to send pics to you?🤔

[@donnaward5010]

So which fecking hook size is it ? I've started with a 5mm from the written pattern. Now I've watched the video it's 5.5 ???????

[@omuhocrochet]

Wow 👌 very beautiful sweater design is 👍👍

[@neerunaidoo7399]

Hi Carrie , missed your tutorials...l would like a calf length vest ( sleeve less cardi)

[@rebekahdollar3208]

I love your patterns and have made several sweaters thanks for the great work

[@melodyteasley5218]

In the written pattern- you have decreased on both sides of the front panels- just like the back panel. I do not believe that was your intention LOL. Might want to correct that. As always, your work is awesome and I so appreciate your sharing your patterns! Thank you!

[@LuciferHerself]

Isn't that how your supposed to do the pattern? She said to decrease the front the same as the back.

[@LuciferHerself]

If you didn't decrease them the same, they wouldn't match up.

[@barawdon]

In the written pattern she only decreased the side panels in one row, row 37 in the last two stitches In her video she says to do it the same as the back panel which decreased in row 37, first two stitches and last two stitches in Row 38. I guess like the written pattern she only meant one decrease on Row 37, so not exactly the same as the back panel since the side panels only have one armhole and the back panel had two. Now that makes sense, I think.

[@monams2514]

@@barawdon I am so confused with the written pattern. I need help lol

[@Анастасия-д3ф]

🤩😍Wow. Looks great

[@HeyCarrieCrochet]

Thank you

[@elizabethbranthwaite7067]

Hi Carrie. Love this as does my niece 😂 so I have started making her one - was wondering if I could add arms in the same way as your other tutorials by laying out the vest and matching the center of a separately crocheted sleeve to the shoulder seam … 😊😊 hoping this will work 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@sarapiburn2523]

Love it! Just subscribed also!💜💜💜

[@dankahorvathova8244]

I love it xxx great vest xx thanks for all your great videos xxx

[@linedemers7493]

what is the measurement of the back panel?

[@rebekahdollar3208]

Got any more masculine patterns got a guy to make presents for yule?

[@HeyCarrieCrochet]

Watch this space. Very soon!!!

[@DenisEssiambre]

@@HeyCarrieCrochet very happy to hear this. Although this vest would work well for a man too

[@monams2514]

I am still confused on the instructions here as people comment so has it ben corrected I hate to frog this project after working on it. I am 3l size please this is my 2nd comment can you clarify

[@RaniSohail-mu6jq]

What to do with size medium

[@debrabenware2982]

Love it!

[@susiesweetie4231]

Could you please tell me how to decrease front panels? I could't work it out ( have read the pattern ) as you only decrease one side unlike back panels. I 'm baffled. Thanks in advance.

[@sarabjvander209]

Hey Wonderful simple design. I 'm very very beginner how much time it took you to complete? & what you say how much time it will take for beginners to make it?

[@angelashea3792]

Thank you for sharing the video. Do you have any adult poncho video's? If not could you make one?

[@susangoldman8315]

I'm late to the party, but it does seem Carrie hasn't responded to any questions, which is especially frustrating in deciphering the front panels decrease construction.

[@monams2514]

I know I am so frustrated I do not want to frog this project but written pattern is so confusing

[@candiceanderson4618]

Lovely design ❤️ I have a quick question about the hook size? On the video you have a 5.5mm down but on the written pattern it says 5mm? Thank you

[@madamc3458]

ha ha, yes. I watched video and then went by my pattern. I am actually using a 5mm hook. I know my vest won't be flowing BUT, actually, it is PERFECT and thick for this weather. I am between large and XL but did the first few rows and measured up against a padded gilet I have and stuck with the XL stitch count x

[@chrissy-ef9to]

I’m so sorry but I got confused a little… when you started, was that the back panel you were crocheting or the front hand panel?

[@MeSlavka]

Me too, 13 stiches for back panel?

[@jillg5934]

​@MeSlavka 13 stitches then do that for 63 rows and you have the bottom band of the back panel. Then turn the band and start the stitches across the band. 63 of them for the small size

[@rumpanbuagun7096]

Thank you

[@DottyGran247]

It’s lovely, thanks for the tutorial - added to my “to do” list 👍x

[@HeyCarrieCrochet]

Thank you so much

[@dankahorvathova8244]

I would love as your next project vest but like winter fitted vest top....hmm....I hope you know what I mean 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@machi3663]

DOES ANYONE KNOW?? For the written pattern, are sized like women's sizes or unisex? I'm trying to make this for my dad and he usually wears Large, but is the pattern to fit a lady only? Should I make the XL instead? 🥲🥲🥲

[@marie-dominiqueryckmanns2473]

Did you get an answer? I would love to make a size M-L for my boyfriend and have the same questions 🙂

[@machi3663]

@@marie-dominiqueryckmanns2473 not really, I think I tried looking at measurements, but just decided to go for the XL since I figured it'll be better if it fits him oversized instead of too small 🥲

[@dazedfiberarts]

Really wish you showed how to make the front as it isn’t exactly like the back as you don’t decrease on one side. Not beginner friendly imo.

[@bismillah3390]

yesss i agree 😢

[@EileenPotts-w8l]

Hello I would love to try this, how many stitches would I need for a size 16/18 ? X

[@deboraharcher9128]

For some reason this is not playing

[@bushraameshall]

Goodwill

[@BADRUBULDURA]

☺☺☺☺

[@gloriatorres3596]

👌🏻😃💓

[@lizv.418]

Carrie, this vest is gorgeous & it looks great on you!!🤗😍

[@irem6548]

Turkish subtitles please. Thanks 👏