Houndstooth Crew Neck Vest
- Bea Kulyanee
- Oct 4, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 5
Like the other creations of mine, this is a 2.0 version and made to wear in tropical weather.
The first version was a V-neck vest. I did love it, and I wore it on my trip to Melbourne, Australia in late autumn a few years ago. I found that using a 4.0 mm hook made the vest too stiff. It was not easy to put on or take off. After coming back I decided to rip it.
I made this 2.0 version with a 7.0 mm hook, making the vest more stretchy and comfortable. It was fun to make. The houndstooth pattern is quite simple, too. Since I'm not a fan of sewing pieces together, I made this vest in one piece from the bottom up.
I chose 3 ply cotton yarn from my local shop for this project since I want to be able to wear it in warm weather. 4 ply/worsted cotton yarn works nicely too. The Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn and Caron All Day Cotton (#ads) seem to be popular. The stitches will be a bit larger, and you can get to your size faster. You can also use a larger hook to keep the stitches loose if you want the fabric to have some give. When you work on your vest, just use your measuring tape to measure your project and adjust accordingly. If you want to try to make this vest for cooler days, try switching cotton to wool. I saw this Malabrigo Sock yarn (#ad) on LoveCrafts that I'd love to try if I lived over there.
Now, if you're ready to make your own houndstooth crew neck vest, head over to my Revelry store for the pattern. Have fun!
© 2024 Bea Kulyanee. The pattern is for personal use only. Do not sell, distribute or claim as your own.
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