This winter felt like a long one so Im excited that summer is right around the corner, and it shows in my latest pattern for this beauty boho vest. Crochet lends itself well to summer garments because you can really go crazy with lacy or open stitch patterns that are light weight and flattering.

I used Bernat Maker home dec yarn which is a chunky so your vest will work up quickly. But don’t worry its 72 % cotton so your vest won’t end up heavy or too bulky.  Click right here to grab your Bernat Maker yarn.

I love a garment that works up quickly and my beachy boho vest does just that! First make the bottom panel in this beautiful honeycomb stitch pattern. Trust me, its easier than it looks! Continue with a quick and simple offset mesh pattern and you’ve created your back and front panels!

Let’s do it!

The Beachy Boho Vest Crochet Pattern

Finished Measurements in sizes s (m/l, xl/2xl, 3xl, 4/5xl)

Width- 40 (44, 52, 60, 64) inches circumference

Length- 28 (29, 29, 30, 31) inches

Supplies

• 3 (4, 6, 6, 7) balls Bernat maker home dec in color “Cream” (bulky 5 weight yarn) cotton/nylon blend- 8.8 oz (250 grams)/317 yards (290 meters) per ball. 
• Size  M (8 mm) crochet hook
• Large eyed tapestry needle

Gauge

10 dc x 4 rows = 4 inches 

Notes

• Whenever possible, purchase balls of yarn that have the same dye lot number to  avoid any noticeable color differences.
• Model is 5’ 3” tall shown wearing size XS/S.
• The vest is worked in 2 pieces. The bottom panel is worked first as a long rectangle. The upper panel is created by working into the opposite end of the beginning ch to create both the upper back and upper fronts of the vest. You will only need to seam at the shoulders. 

Abbreviations

ch– chain

dc– double crochet

sc– single crochet

sl st– slip stitch

st (s)– stitch (es)

tr– treble crochet

 

Instructions

Bottom panel 

Ch 102 (112, 132, 152, 162)

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. 101 (111, 131, 151, 161) sc

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, *ch 5, skip next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc; repeat from * to last 4 sc, ch 5, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. 

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in first sc, *5 sc in next ch-5 arch, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, skip 1 sc; repeat from * to last sc, 1 sc in last sc. 

Row 4: Ch 6, (counts as 1 tr and 2 ch sts) turn, skip first 2sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, *ch 5, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc; repeat from * to last 2 sc, ch 2, 1 tr in last sc. 

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in first tr, 2 sc in next ch-2 space, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, *5 sc in next ch-5 arch, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, skip 1 sc; repeat from * to last ch-2 space, 2 sc in last ch-2 space, 1 sc in 4 th ch of the ch-6 at beginning of previous row. 

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, * ch 5, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc; repeat from * to last 5 sc, ch 5, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 

Repeat rows 3-6 (2) more times then repeat rows 3-5 (1) more time.

Fasten off.

Top Panels

Attach a new strand of yarn with a sl st to the opposite side of the starting ch as shown in photo

Row 1: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch-1) turn, skip first 2 sc, dc in next sc, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, dc in next sc; repeat across.

Row 2: Ch 3, work dc in to next ch-1 space, *ch 1, skip next dc, dc into next ch 1 space; repeat from * to last ch-4 space, 1 dc into ch-1 space and 1 dc into 3rd ch of beg ch 4 of previous row.

Row 3: Ch 4, turn, (counts as 1 dc and ch-1) skip first 2 dc, dc into next ch-1 space, *ch 1, skip next dc, dc into next ch-1 space; repeat from * to last 2 dc,  ch 1, skip next dc, work 1 dc into 3rd ch of beg ch 3 of previous row. 

Rows 4- 12 (11, 11, 10, 10): Repeat rows 2 and 3. 

Do not fasten off.

Split for armholes

Place a stitch marker on the 12 (13, 15, 17, 19) th ch-1 space from the right side toward the center and from the left side toward the center. Then place a stitch marker into the dc st on either side of the marked ch-1 space. These markers will designate the sts left unworked  for the armholes.

Right Front panel

Row 1: Continue working in the offset mesh pattern until you reach the closest stitch marker. 

Rows 2- 7 (8, 9, 10, 11): Continue working in offset mesh pattern. 

Fasten off. 

Back Panel

From RS, skip the 3 marked sts following the last st of row 1of right front panel, join new strand with a sl st in next ch-1 space. *note – marked sts will form the armhole openings.*

Row 1: Ch 4, skip next dc, *dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, skip next dc; repeat from * until you reach next marked st. 

Rows 2- 7 (8, 9, 10, 11): Continue working in offset mesh pattern. 

Fasten off.

Left front Panel

From RS, skip the 3 marked sts following the last st of row 1 of back panel, join a new strand of yarn with a sl st in the next ch-1 space. 

Row 1: Ch 4, skip next dc, *dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, skip nest dc; repeat from * across. 

Rows 2- 7 (8, 9, 10, 11): Continue working in offset mesh pattern.

Fasten off.

Joining pieces

Fold the right and left panels in so the stitches are aligned with the stitches of the back panel.  Using the mattress stitch, seam both panels at shoulders. 

Sleeve border

Attach a new strand of yarn with a sl st at underarm. 

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, work sc sts evenly around entire armhole opening, sl st to beg ch-1 to join.

Fasten off. 

Repeat on other arm. 

Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

Then head to the beach!

I hope you loved this pattern and thank you for your support.