The Devereaux Vest- Free Crochet Pattern
The Devereaux Vest is the ultimate statement piece, made with Shaggy Chic for an irresistibly soft and textured finish. With cozy pockets and a design that works up lightning-fast, this pattern is perfect for those who love chic style without the wait. Whether you’re layering it for a chilly day or dressing up your outfit for a night out you'll love wearing this cozy vest. Find the free pattern below, head to the shop for a printable PDF or treat yourself to the complete kit from Lion Brand Yarn.
If you're on the hunt for a show-stopping crochet project that blends effortless style with cozy comfort, look no further than the Devereaux Vest! This chic and versatile piece is the ultimate wardrobe addition, designed to make a statement wherever you go. Featuring the luxuriously soft and textured Shaggy Chic yarn, this vest is as fun to make as it is to wear.
Whether you're layering it over your favorite sweater for a cozy day out or pairing it with a sleek ensemble for a night on the town, the Devereaux Vest is guaranteed to turn heads. And the best part? This pattern works up in no time, making it the perfect choice for crocheters who love instant gratification. With its charming pockets and stylish finish, the Devereaux Vest is an irresistible project that you'll treasure season after season.
Ready to add this stunning piece to your crochet collection? Let’s dive in!
We’ll start with our back panel working from the bottom up and doing just a bit of armhole shaping. Then it’s on to the front panels, also worked bottom up with a bit of armhole shaping and a slight v-neck shape. Once all three panels are made we will seam the shoulders and the sides, leaving spaces open on each side for the pockets.
The pockets are working up in continuous rounds using Lion Brand Color Theory yarn. Once they have reached the appropriate length we will seam up the bottoms and then sew them into the side openings. The Shaggy Chic yarn helps to create an invisible pocket openings.
The fluffy nature of the Shaggy Chic yarn helps this project to work up quickly but also has it challenges in that it will be hard to see your stitches. You’ll want to make sure you are feeling for your stitches as you go and using stitch markers placed in the first stitch of each row as you go.
As an extra help, I’ve also made a full video tutorial so you can make sure you are working up your Devereaux Vest correctly. I recommend following along as with the written pattern as you watch.
The Devereaux Vest Crochet Pattern
Materials:
89- 187 yards (3-6 skeins) of Lion Brand Shaggy Chic in Natural (Color A)
135-155 yards (1 skein) of Lion Brand Color Theory in Moonbeam (Color B)
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure
Stitch markers
Notes:
1.Pattern is made of 3 panels (back panel and 2 front panels) which are then seamed together. All panels are made bottom up. Note that the front panels are made the same as the shaggy chic yarn creates a reversible fabric.
2.Pockets are made separately and then sewn into the sides of the vest.
3.Pattern is written in sizes XS(S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). It is recommended to go through and highlight your size in all sections.
Abbreviations:
ch(s)- chain(s)
st(s)- stitch(es)
sc- single crochet
sl st- slip stitch
sc2tog- single crochet two together
Gauge:
3 sts X 3 rows = 4” X 4” in single crochet using Color A and a 25mm crochet hook.
Video Tutorial:
Size:
XS: fits bust 28-30” (Color A-approx. 89 yards/ 3 skeins; Color B-135 yards/1 skein)
S: fits bust 32-34” (Color A-approx. 104 yards/ 3 skeins; Color B-138 yards/1 skein)
M: fits bust 36-38” (Color A-approx. 116 yards/ 4 skeins; Color B-143 yards/1 skein)
L: fits bust 40-42” (Color A-approx. 126 yards/ 4 skeins; Color B-148 yards/1 skein)
XL: fits bust 44-46” (Color A-approx. 138 yards/ 4 skeins; Color B-148 yards/1 skein)
2X: fits bust 48-50” (Color A-approx. 145 yards/ 5 skeins; Color B-148 yards/1 skein)
3X: fits bust 52-54” (Color A-approx. 156 yards/ 5 skeins; Color B-155 yards/1 skein)
4X: fits bust 56-58” (Color A-approx. 174 yards/ 5 skeins; Color B-155 yards/1 skein)
5X: fits bust 60-62” (Color A-approx. 187 yards/ 6 skeins; Color B-155 yards/1 skein)
Pattern:
Back Panel
With Color A and 25mm hook, ch 16(18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29)
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (15(17, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28)
Rows 2-12: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn.
Armhole Shaping
Row 13: sl st 1(1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3), sc2tog, sc 9(11, 12, 12, 14, 15, 15, 17, 18), sc2tog, ch 1, turn. (11(13, 14, 14, 16, 17, 17, 19, 20)
Rows 14-16(17, 17, 17, 18, 18, 18, 19, 19): sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (11(13, 14, 14, 16, 17, 17, 19, 20)
Do not ch 1 on last row. Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.
Front Panels - Make Two
With Color A and 25mm hook, ch 8(9, 10, 11, 12, 12, 13, 14, 15)
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (7(8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14)
Rows 2-12: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn.
Armhole & Neckline Shaping
Row 13: sl st 1(1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3), sc2tog, sc across, ch 1, turn. (5(6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 10)
Row 14: sc2tog, sc across, ch 1, turn. (4(5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 9)
Row 15: sc across until 2 sts remain, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. (3(4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 8)
XS-ONLY
Row 16: sc in each st across. (3)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.
S(2X, 3X, 4X)-ONLY
Rows 16-17(18, 18, 19): sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (4( 6, 6, 7)
Do not ch 1 on last row. Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.
M(L, XL, 5X)-ONLY
Row 16: sc2tog, sc across, ch 1, turn. (5( 5, 6, 7)
M(L)-ONLY
Row 17: sc in each st across. (5( 5)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.
XL(5X)-ONLY
Rows 17-18(19): sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (6(7)
Do not ch 1 on last row. Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.
Seaming:
Lay the Back Panel and Front Panels down with shoulders together. Using your preferred seaming method, sew the front and back panels together at the shoulders. You will have 5(5, 6, 6, 6, 5, 5, 5, 6) sts left unseamed along the back panel for the neckline.
Next, fold the vest in half so sides are together. Using your preferred method of seaming, sew the sides together from the under arm down for 6.5 inches. Then sew the sides together from the bottom up 4.5 inches. This will leave an approximately 7 inch gap in the sides for the pockets.
Pockets
The pockets are made in continuous rounds and then sewn closed at the bottom and sewn into the gaps on the sides of the vest.
Using Color B and a 5.5mm hook, ch 42 leaving a long tail.
Round 1: sc into the beginning chain making sure the chain is not twisted, sc into each ch around. (42)
Round 2: sc in each st around. (42)
Repeat Round 2 until the pocket measures 5.5( 6, 6.5, 7, 7, 7, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5) inches tall when laid flat.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Fold pocket flat and using the long tail at the beginning, seam the bottom closed. Do not cut off yarn.
Using stitch markers, pin pocket into the gap on the side of the vest. Half the pocket will be pinned to the back panel and half will be pinned to the front panel to create a circle. Then using the long tail left on the pocket, whip stitch the pocket in place making sure to catch the strands of the Shaggy Chic on the vest as you go.
Once the entire pocket is sewn in place, bring the working yarn through to the WS of the pocket and weave in the end.
Open up the vest so the WS is facing up. Then lay the pocket flat against the inside front panel and using the beginning pocket tail, tack it into place in both corners.
Weave in any remaining ends.
Now go show off your brand new Devereaux Vest! If you make one I would love to see it. Make sure to tag me @meghanmakesdo on social media and use #thedevereauxvest so I can share.
As always you can find a PDF version of this pattern in my shop, Etsy or Ravelry and as a complete kit from Lion Brand Yarn.
Happy Crocheting,
Meghan