I started a “Keep Our Kids Covered” Charity Drive and I need your help. I have joined with my church, Calvary Wesleyan Church, to help school kids in my community to who need winter wear for the colder months ahead.
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I am sure there are kids in your community who need help, so I designed a collection of beanie crochet patterns just for this charity drive called the Barberton Beanie Bundle.
The Barberton Beanie Bundle has 3 crochet patterns inside with 2 sizes that can be made. The 2 sizes inside the bundle are for a Toque, a Skull Cap, and Ear Warmers.
Premium Beanie crochet patterns, with multiple sizes to choose from, can go for $3 each or more.
The purchase of the Barberton Beanie Bundle for $1.50 will go a long way in helping school kids in my community or yours.
Whether the beanies are donated to your community or mine, Keeping Our Kids Covered when it’s cold outside is all that matters.
The Keep Our Kids Covered Campaign has 3 main purposes.
Donations of Beanies to Calvary Wesleyan Church will help keep our kids covered during the colder months.
Keep Our Kids Covered in prayer . We pray for the kids in our community because we don’t always know their home life situations.
The final purpose is with your purchase of the $1.50 Barberton Beanie Bundle all of the proceeds (minus PayPal fees of $.52) will be donated for the Sports Camp Youth Ministry that we offer every year to the kids in our community.
What you can do.
Purchase a copy of the Barberton Beanie Bundle for $1.50 from my Ravelry Store or my Etsy Shop.
Spread the word about the “Keep Our Kids Covered” Charity Drive.
Create a Charity Drive of your own and donate your versions of the Barberton Beanies to my charity drive or create your local schools, homeless shelters, or where you can help the most.
You can mail your finished version and support my charity drive to: Jo Baird c/o Calvary Wesleyan Church 139 31 St SW Barberton, OH 44203
My Show of Appreciation
As a way to show my appreciation for your donation, I would love to gift you a coupon for $3 that can be used at my Ravelry Store.
When you mail your beanie donations and upon receipt, I will send you a Coupon for $3 off to be used at my Ravelry Store.
When you send your donation, please include your name and email address so that I may contact you with your coupon that be used at my Ravelry Store.
If you send your beanies to my charity drive, please include your name and email address so that I may contact you with your coupon that be used at my Ravelry Store.
Below you will find some FREE beanie crochet patterns on my website that you can use to donate to help the kids in your community.
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Who doesn’t like adding a little something special to our table settings? Because I do, I want to share with you the Oyster Shell Napkin Free Crochet Pattern with you free here on my website.
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Oyster Shell Napkin Crochet Pattern
You can find the Ad-Free premium copy of the Oyster Shell Napkin at my Ravelry or LoveCrafts Store for a small fee.
Terminology: US Terms
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
I used Big Twist #4 ply Medium Weight Cotton in Sherbert. (96 yds/1.94 oz) (88 m/55 g) I used Premier Just Cotton #4 ply Medium Weight Cotton in Cream. (87 yds/ 50 g) (1.76 oz/ 80 m)
Materials: US G or 4 mmCrochet Hook 40-50 yds #4 Medium Cotton Weight Yarn Scissors Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations/Stitches Used: ch = chain
st(s) = stitch(s)
sl st = slip stitch
R = Row
dc = double crochet
alt ch 2 = alternate chain 2
rep = repeat
sp(s) = space
sk = skip
fpdc = front post double crochet
fpdc3tog = front post double crochet 3 together
fpdc6tog = front post double crochet 6 together
Special Stitches:
Shell Stitch – when you crochet (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in the same stitch.
Alternate Chain 2 – is used in place of ch 3, this creates a smoother edge.
Front Post Double Crochet – double crochet going around the front post of the dc from the previous row.
Front Post Double Crochet 3 Together – when you do a front post double crochet 3 decrease together around the next 3 double crochet, decreasing them into one stitch.
Front Post Double Crochet 6 Together – when you do a front post double crochet 6 dc decrease together around the next 6 double crochet, decreasing them into one stitch.
Notes:
ch 3 counts as a dc
ch 2 counts as a stitch
alt ch 2 counts as a dc
fpdc3tog creates a decrease into 1 st
fpdc6tog creates a decrease into 1 st
scarf is done in a multiple of 3 + 2
for a wider scarf add multiples of 3
Gauge: US I Crochet Hook or 5.5 mm
12 dc x 8 rows = 4”
Gauge Swatch: US I Crochet Hook or 5.5 mm
Gauge Swatch only has 5 rows
**If you do not meet gauge, try going up or down a hook size**
R1: ch 17, dc in 4th ch and each ch across. turn (15 dc)
R2: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in each st across. turn (15 dc)
R3: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in next st, sk 3 st. *shell in next st, sk 3. rep from * once more. dc in last 2 sts. turn (4 dc & 2 shells)
R4: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in next st. fpdc3tog over the 1st 3 dc of shell, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp of shell, ch 2. fpdc6tog over the next 6 dc of shells. ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp of shell, ch 2, fpdc3tog over the last 3 dc of shell. 2 dc in last 2 sts. turn (4 ch-2 sp, 2 sc, 2 fpdc3tog & 1 fpdc6tog)
R5: alt 2 or ch 3, dc in next st. *shell in sc. rep from * once more, dc in last 2 sts. turn (4 dc & 2 shells)
Oyster Napkin Free Crochet Pattern
R1: fdc 23. turn (23 dc)
Optional: ch 26, dc in the 4th ch and each ch across. turn (23 dc)
R2: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in each st across. turn (23 dc)
R3(WS): alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in next st, sk 3 sts. *shell in next st, sk 3 sts. rep from * 3 times, dc in last 2 sts. turn (4 dc & 4 shells)
R4(RS): alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in next st. ch 1, fpdc3tog over the 1st 3 dc of shell, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp of shell, ch 2. *fpdc6tog over the next 6 dc of shells. ch 2, sc in ch-2 sps, ch 2. rep from * twice. fpdc3tog over the last 3 dc of shell, ch 1. 2 dc in last 2 sts. turn (4 dc, 4 sc, 2 ch-1 sp, 8 ch-2 sps, 2 fpdc3tog & 3 fpdc6tog)
R5: alt 2 or ch 3, dc in next st. *shell in sc. rep from * until last 2 st. dc in last 2 sts. turn (4 dc & 4 shells)
R6: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in next st. ch 1, fpdc3tog over the 1st 3 dc of shell, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp of shell, ch 2. *fpdc6tog over the next 6 dc of shells. ch 2, sc in ch-2 sps, ch 2. rep from * twice. fpdc3tog over the last 3 dc of shell, ch 1. 2 dc in last 2 sts. turn (4 dc, 4 sc, 2 ch-1 sp, 8 ch-2 sps, 2 fpdc3tog & 3 fpdc6tog)
R7-R10: Rep R5 & R6
R11: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in next st, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in top of fpdc3tog , *dc in ch-2 sp, dc in sc, dc in ch-2 sp, dc in top of fpdc6tog. rep from * until last fpdc3tog, dc in top of fpdc3tog, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in last 2 sts. turn (23 dc)
R12: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in each st across. (23 dc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
I would LOVE to see your version!
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Lilac Cluster Stitch
I created this crochet stitch when I designed my Lilac Cluster Beanie and Lilac Cluster Cowl crochet patterns. The original version of the Lilac Cluster Stitch is worked in the round. You can find both of these crochet patterns at my Ravelry or LoveCrafts Stores.
Lilac Cluster Beanie
Lilac Cluster Cowl
Lilac Cluster Stitch Video Tutorials
The Lilac Cluster Stitch uses 2 main crochet stitches, the FPDC3TOG or the front post double crochet 3 together and the FPDC6TOG or the front post double crochet 6 together.
You can find a Left Handed Video Tutorial on my YouTube Channel for my Lilac Cluster Beanie Part 1 and Part 2, that shows you how the Lilac Cluster Stitch was originally used.
Lilac Cluster Beanie Video Tutorial Part 1
Lilac Cluster Beanie Video Tutorial Part 2
You can also find more of my Left Handed Video Tutorials on my YouTube Channel.
I always wanted to use the lilac cluster stitch in a design that works in rows. The first crochet pattern I tried with the Lilac Cluster Stitch with rows was the Oyster Shell Scarf. I loved using this stitch in rows so much that I had to make another crochet design with this crochet stitch!
Oyster Shell Scarf
You can find the Oyster Shell Scarf as a free crochet pattern on my website. You can also purchase an AD-Free premium copy from my Ravelry or LoveCrafts Store for a small fee.
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Today’s post is all about the new design I have created and sharing it with your for FREE! This post is titled “Tulip Sweater Vest Free Crochet Pattern” because YES, I am sharing it with you for FREE!
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I designed the Tulip Sweater Vest earlier this year and I finally got it tested and uploaded to my Etsy Shop and my Ravelry Store!
Tulip Sweater Vest Crochet Pattern
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
Tulip Stitch Sweater Vest Crochet Pattern
Tulip Sweater Vest
Tulip Sweater Vest
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
Tulip Sweater Vest
Tulip Sweater Vest
Tulip Sweater Vest
Materials Needed
F 3.75 mm Crochet Hook
Light Weight #3 yarn (1200-2000 yards)
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Stitches Used/Abbreviations
DC – Double Crochet
SC – Single Crochet
CH – Chain
Join – Slip Stitch to first st made
Special Stitches
Beginning Shell = dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, 1 dc all in the same stitch as 1st dc
Shell = 3 dc, ch 2, 1 dc all in the same stitch
Gauge
2” = 2 Shells x 4 Rows
Swatch
Ch 20.
R1: [dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, dc all in the same stitch as 1st dc (Beg Shell made)] Skip 3 stitches 3dc ch 2, dc all in same stitch (Shell made). *skip 3 st, Shell in next st* Repeat from * to * 1 more time.
R2-R5: turn, Beg Shell, * skip 4 st, Shell in next st.*. Repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Pattern Notes
Pattern is written in U.S. Crochet Terms.
Beginning chain 3 does count as a stitch.
The Sweater Vest is crocheted as 1 Panel.
This pattern is worked from the bottom up.
In the pattern I broke each section of the panel down so you can get an idea of what the Tulip Stitch Vest will look like once the back and front sections are sewn together.
Size
XS
S
M
L
XL
2X
3X
4X
5X
To fit Bust (in):
28-31
32-35
36-39
40-43
44-47
48-51
52-55
56-59
60-62
Armhole Up (in):
3×17
4×18
5×19
6×20
7×21
8×22
9×23
10×24
11×25
Panel Width
37”
38”
39”
40”
41”
42”
43”
44”
45”
Panel Height
22”
23”
24”
25”
26”
27”
28”
29”
30”
Est. Yardage
900
910
920
930
940
950
960
970
980
DK Paintbox Yarn
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
6.5
6.5
Tulip Sweater Vest Free Crochet Pattern
Tulip Sweater Vest
XSmall
Chain 164 turn
Bottom of Sweater
R1: [dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, dc all in the same stitch as 1st dc (Beg Shell made)] [skip 3 st, 3dc, ch 2, dc (Shell made)] *skip 3 st, Shell* repeat from * to * across (1 Beg Shell, 40 Shells)
R2-R37: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * across. (1 Beg Shell, 40 Shells)
First Armhole
R38-R46: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 5 times. (1 Beg Shell, 6 Shells)
R47: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (35 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off.
Back Section
R1: Skip 4 Shells from 1st Armhole, slip stitch in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 16 times. Leave remaining Shells unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 18 Shell)
R2-R9: Beg Shell, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 16 more times. (1 Beg Shell, 18 Shell) Leave Remaining Shells unworked.
R10: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (114 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off.
Second Armhole
R1: Skip 4 Shells from Back Section, slip stitch in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 5 times. (1 Beg Shell, 6 Shells)
R2-9: Beg Shell*skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 5 times. (1 Beg Shell, 6 Shells)
R10: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (35 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell. Fasten Off. Use Tapestry Needle to Weave in Ends.
Edging
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
First Shoulder & Second Shoulder
Fold in the front panels from the Arm Hole. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Use Tapestry Needle and weave in any loose ends.
Sleeves
I left my Sleeves undone. I LOVE the look of them with the Tulip Stitches leaving little Scallops. IF you would like to add Sleeves, follow these instructions.
Join with sl st to bottom of arm hole in ch 2 space of Shell.
Bottom of Armhole
Side of Armhole
R1: ch 1, sc in same st, *sc in the next 4 dc, 1 sc in ch 2 sp.* Repeat from * to * along the bottom of Armhole. 2 sc in the end row along the side of the Armhole, sc in dc, sc in dc.* Repeat from * to * in the remainder of the end rows. Join in 1st sc.
R2: Beg Shell in same st as join, *skip 3 st, Shell in next st.* * Repeat from * to * around.
R3-R6: Slip st in top of ch 3 and in the next 3 st, ch 3 and turn. Beg Shell in same st as join, skip the next 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell from previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R1: [dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, dc all in the same st as 1st dc (Beg Shell made)] [skip 3 st, 3dc, ch 2, dc (Shell made)] *skip 3 st, Shell* repeat from * to * across (1 Beg Shell, 40 Shells)
R2-R38: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * across. (1 Beg Shell, 40 Shells)
First Armhole
R39-R48: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 5 times. (1 Beg Shell, 6 Shells)
R49: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (42 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off.
Back Section
R1: Skip 4 Shells from 1st Armhole, slip stitch in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 18 times. Leave remaining Shells unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 19 Shell)
R2-R10: Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 18 times. Leave remaining Shells unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 19 Shell)
R11: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (120 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off.
Second Armhole
R1: Skip 4 Shells from Back Section, slip stitch in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 5 times.
R2-R10: Turn. Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 5 times.
R11: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (42 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off. Use Tapestry Needle to Weave in Ends
Edging
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
First Shoulder
Fold in the front panels from the Arm Hole. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Second Shoulder
Fold in the second front panel from the Armhole to the Front. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Use Tapestry Needle and weave in any loose ends.
Sleeves
I left my Sleeves undone. I LOVE the look of them with the Tulip Stitches leaving little Scallops. IF you would like to add Sleeves, follow these instructions.
Bottom of Armhole
Side of Armhole
Join with sl st to bottom of arm hole in ch 2 space of Shell.
R1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc evenly around. Join in 1st sc.
R2: Beg Shell in 1st sc of previous row. *Skip 2 st, Shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join in ch 3 of Beg Shell.
R3: turn. ss to ch 2 sp of last Shell made in previous row. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R4-R6: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
Repeat R1-R6 in the 2nd Armhole.
Finish off & weave in ends
Medium
Medium
Chain 172 turn
Bottom of Vest
R1: [dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, dc all in the same st as 1st dc (Beg Shell made)] [skip 3 st, 3dc, ch 2, dc (Shell made)] *skip 3 st, Shell* repeat from * to * across (1 Beg Shell, 42 Shells)
R2-R39: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * across. (1 Beg Shell, 42 Shells)
First Armhole
R40-R50: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 5 times. (1 Beg Shell, 6 Shells)
R51: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (42 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off.
Back Section
R1: Skip 4 Shells from 1st Armhole, ss in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 19 times. Leave remaining Shells unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 20 Shell)
R2-R11: Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 19 times. Leave remaining Shells unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 20 Shell)
R12: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (126 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off.
Second Armhole
R1: Skip 4 Shells from Back Section, ss in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 5 times.
R2-R11: Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 5 times.
R12: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (42 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off. Use Tapestry Needle to Weave in Ends.
Edging
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
First Shoulder
Fold in the front panels from the Arm Hole. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Second Shoulder
Fold in the second front panel from the Armhole to the Front. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Use Tapestry Needle and weave in any loose ends.
Sleeves
I left my Sleeves undone. I LOVE the look of them with the Tulip Stitches leaving little Scallops. IF you would like to add Sleeves, follow these instructions.
Bottom of Armhole
Side of Armhole
Join with sl st to bottom of arm hole in ch 2 space of Shell.
R1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc evenly around. Join in 1st sc.
R2: Beg Shell in 1st sc of previous row. *Skip 2 st, Shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join in ch 3 of Beg Shell.
R3: turn. ss to ch 2 sp of last Shell made in previous row. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R4-R6: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
Repeat R1-R6 in the 2nd Armhole.
Finish off & weave in ends
Large
Large
Chain 176 turn
First Front Section
R1: dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, dc all in the same st as 1st dc (Beg Shell made)] [skip 3 st, 3dc, ch 2, dc (Shell made)] *skip 3 st, Shell* repeat from * to * across (1 Beg Shell, 43 Shells)
R2-R40: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * across. (1 Beg Shell, 43 Shells)
First Armhole
R41-R52: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 5 times. Leave the remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 6 Shells)
R53: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (35 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off.
Back Section
R1: Skip 4 Shells from 1st Armhole, ss in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 19 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 21 Shell)
R2-R12: Turn.Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 19 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 21 Shell)
R13: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (132 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off.
Second Armhole
R1: Skip 4 Shells from Back Section, ss in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 5 times.
R2-R12: Turn. Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 5 times.
R13: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (35 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off. Use Tapestry Needle to Weave in Ends.
Edging
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
First Shoulder
Fold in the front panels from the Arm Hole. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Second Shoulder
Fold in the second front panel from the Armhole to the Front. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Use Tapestry Needle and weave in any loose ends.
Sleeves
I left my Sleeves undone. I LOVE the look of them with the Tulip Stitches leaving little Scallops. IF you would like to add Sleeves, follow these instructions.
Bottom of Armhole
Side of Armhole
Join with sl st to bottom of arm hole in ch 2 space of Shell.
R1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc evenly around. Join in 1st sc.
R2: Beg Shell in 1st sc of previous row. *Skip 2 st, Shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join in ch 3 of Beg Shell.
R3: turn. ss to ch 2 sp of last Shell made in previous row. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R4-R6: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
Repeat R1-R6 in the 2nd Armhole.
Finish off & weave in ends
XLarge
Chain 180 turn
Bottom of Sweater
R1: [dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, dc all in the same st as 1st dc (Beg Shell made)] [skip 3 st, 3dc, ch 2, dc (Shell made)] *skip 3 st, Shell* repeat from * to * across (1 Beg Shell, 45 Shells)
R2-R41: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * across. (1 Beg Shell, 45 Shells)
First Armhole
R41-R53: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 6 times. Leave the remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 7 Shells)
R54: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (48 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off.
Back Section
R1: Skip 4 Shells from 1st Armhole, ss in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 20 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 21 Shell)
R2-R13: Turn. Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 20 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 21 Shell)
R14: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (132 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off.
Second Armhole
R1: Skip 4 Shells from Back Section, ss in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * across.
R2-13: Turn. Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * across.
R14: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (48 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off. Use Tapestry Needle to Weave in Ends.
Edging
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
First Shoulder
Fold in the front panels from the Arm Hole. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Second Shoulder
Fold in the second front panel from the Armhole to the Front. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Use Tapestry Needle and weave in any loose ends.
Sleeves
I left my Sleeves undone. I LOVE the look of them with the Tulip Stitches leaving little Scallops. IF you would like to add Sleeves, follow these instructions.
Bottom of Armhole
Side of Armhole
Join with sl st to bottom of arm hole in ch 2 space of Shell.
R1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc evenly around. Join in 1st sc.
R2: Beg Shell in 1st sc of previous row. *Skip 2 st, Shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join in ch 3 of Beg Shell.
R3: turn. ss to ch 2 sp of last Shell made in previous row. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R4-R6: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R1: [dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, dc all in the same st as 1st dc (Beg Shell made)] [skip 3 st, 3dc, ch 2, dc (Shell made)] *skip 3 st, Shell* repeat from * to * across (1 Beg Shell, 47 Shells)
R2-R42: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * across. (1 Beg Shell, 47 Shells)
First Armhole
R43-R56: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 6 times. Leave the remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 7 Shells)
R57: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (48 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off.
Back Section
R1: Skip 5 Shells from 1st Armhole, ss in the ch 2 of the 6th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 20 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 21 Shell)
R2-14: Turn. Beg Shell, *skip 4 st., Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 20 times. (22 Shells)
R15: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (132 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off.
Second Armhole
R1: Skip 5 Shells from Back Section, ss in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 6 more times. Leave the remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 7 Shells)
R2-14: Turn. Beg Shell, *skip 4 st., Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 6 times. (1 Beg Shell, 7 Shells)
R15: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (48 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off. Use Tapestry Needle and Weave in Ends.
Edging
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
First Shoulder
Fold in the front panels from the Arm Hole. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Second Shoulder
Fold in the second front panel from the Armhole to the Front. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Use Tapestry Needle and weave in any loose ends.
Sleeves
I left my Sleeves undone. I LOVE the look of them with the Tulip Stitches leaving little Scallops. IF you would like to add Sleeves, follow these instructions.
Bottom of Armhole
Side of Armhole
Join with sl st to bottom of arm hole in ch 2 space of Shell.
R1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc evenly around. Join in 1st sc.
R2: Beg Shell in 1st sc of previous row. *Skip 2 st, Shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join in ch 3 of Beg Shell.
R3: turn. ss to ch 2 sp of last Shell made in previous row. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R4-R6: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R1: [dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, dc all in the same st as 1st dc (Beg Shell made)] [skip 3 st, 3dc, ch 2, dc (Shell made)] *skip 3 st, Shell* repeat from * to * across (1 Beg Shell, 49 Shells)
R2-R43: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * across. (1 Beg Shell, 49 Shells)
First Armhole
R44-R58: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 6 times. Leave the remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 7 Shells)
R59: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (48 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off.
Back Section
R1: Skip 5 Shells from 1st Armhole, ss in the ch 2 of the 6th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 20 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 23 Shell)
R2-15: Turn, ss in the ch 2 of the 6th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 20 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 23 Shell)
R16: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (144 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off.
Second Armhole
R1: Skip 5 Shells from Back Section, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * across.
R2-15: ss in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * across.
R16: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (48 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off. Use Tapestry Needle to weave in ends.
Edging
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
First Armhole
Fold in the front panels from the Arm Hole. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Second Armhole
Fold in the second front panel from the Armhole to the Front. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Use Tapestry Needle and weave in any loose ends.
Sleeves
I left my Sleeves undone. I LOVE the look of them with the Tulip Stitches leaving little Scallops. IF you would like to add Sleeves, follow these instructions.
Bottom of Armhole
Side of Armhole
Join with sl st to bottom of arm hole in ch 2 space of Shell.
R1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc evenly around. Join in 1st sc.
R2: Beg Shell in 1st sc of previous row. *Skip 2 st, Shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join in ch 3 of Beg Shell.
R3: turn. ss to ch 2 sp of last Shell made in previous row. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R4-R6: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
Repeat R1-R6 in the 2nd Armhole.
Finish off & weave in ends
4X Large
Chain 208 turn
Bottom of Sweater
R1: [dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, dc all in the same st as 1st dc (Beg Shell made)] [skip 3 st, 3dc, ch 2, dc (Shell made)] *skip 3 st, Shell* repeat from * to * across (1 Beg Shell, 51 Shells)
R2-R44: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * across. (1 Beg Shell, 51 Shells)
First Armhole
R45-R60: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 6 times. Leave the remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 8 Shells)
R61: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (40 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off.
Back Section
R1: Skip 6 Shells from 1st Armhole, ss in the ch 2 sp of the 7th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 22 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 23 Shell)
R2-16: Turn. Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 22 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 23 Shell)
R17: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (110 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off.
Second Armhole
R1: Skip 6 Shells from Back Section, ss in the ch 2 of the 7th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * across.
R2-R16: Turn.Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * across.
R17: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (40 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off. Use Tapestry Needle to Weave in Ends.
Edging
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
First Shoulder
Fold in the front panels from the Arm Hole. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Second Shoulder
Fold in the second front panel from the Armhole to the Front. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Use Tapestry Needle and weave in any loose ends.
Sleeves
I left my Sleeves undone. I LOVE the look of them with the Tulip Stitches leaving little Scallops. IF you would like to add Sleeves, follow these instructions.
Bottom of Armhole
Side of Armhole
Join with sl st to bottom of arm hole in ch 2 space of Shell.
R1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc evenly around. Join in 1st sc.
R2: Beg Shell in 1st sc of previous row. *Skip 2 st, Shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join in ch 3 of Beg Shell.
R3: turn. ss to ch 2 sp of last Shell made in previous row. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R4-R6: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
Repeat R1-R6 in the 2nd Armhole.
Finish off & weave in ends
5X Large
Chain 216 turn
Bottom of Sweater
R1: [dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, dc all in the same st as 1st dc (Beg Shell made)] [skip 3 st, 3dc, ch 2, dc (Shell made)] *skip 3 st, Shell* repeat from * to * across (1 Beg Shell, 53 Shells)
R2-R45: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * across. (1 Beg Shell, 53 Shells)
First Armhole
R46-R62: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 6 times. Leave the remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 8 Shells)
R63: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (54 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off.
Back Section
R1: Skip 6 Shells from 1st Armhole, ss in the ch 2 of the 7th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 20 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 23 Shell)
R2-R17: Turn. Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 20 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 23 Shell)
R18: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (144 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off.
Second Armhole
R1: Skip 6 Shells from Back Section, ss in the ch 2 of the 7th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * across.
R2-R17: Turn. Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * across.
R18: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (54 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Edging
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
First Shoulder
Fold in the front panels from the Arm Hole. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Second Shoulder
Fold in the second front panel from the Armhole to the Front. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Use Tapestry Needle and weave in any loose ends.
Sleeves
I left my Sleeves undone. I LOVE the look of them with the Tulip Stitches leaving little Scallops. IF you would like to add Sleeves, follow these instructions.
Bottom of Armhole
Side of Armhole
Join with sl st to bottom of arm hole in ch 2 space of Shell.
R1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc evenly around. Join in 1st sc.
R2: Beg Shell in 1st sc of previous row. *Skip 2 st, Shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join in ch 3 of Beg Shell.
R3: turn. ss to ch 2 sp of last Shell made in previous row. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R4-R6: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
Repeat R1-R6 in the 2nd Armhole.
Finish off & weave in ends
This pattern has been tested by experienced crocheters. I thank each one of them for their time and devotion to testing my Tulip Sweater Vest crochet pattern! Thank you Kelly Vicchione, Nichole Tanner, Tambra Nalley, Amanda Corniello, and Cassandra Hillary!
Kelly Vicchione
Nichole Tanner
Tambra Nalley
Amanda Corniello
Cassandra Hillary
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