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Child Size Summer Vest Crochet Pattern (American Girl, Toddler, Child, Teen)

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Looking for an easy, lightweight summer vest crochet pattern in child sizes? Look no further! This summer vest for children pattern contains FOUR different sizes from itty bitty 18″ doll size to pre-teen.

child sizes lightweight vest crochet pattern

Child Size Summer Vest Crochet Patterns

This summer vest for kids could be worn as modeled here by the adorable Briar with a tank and shorts, or as a swimsuit coverup! Perfect for taking on a camping trip, to wear at the beach, or just to run errands around town with the family. The open weave mesh of this design allows plenty of air to keep your little one cool, while offering a super chic vibe to your sassy sidekick. 😁

Child Lightweight Summer Vest pattern

First, let me say that I am BLOWN away by the love you have for my adult version of this summer vest, the Easy Breezy Lightweight Summer Vest pattern.  I love that you love it as much as I do!

Easy Breezy Lightweight Summer Vest free Crochet Pattern

Because of all of the love (and questions on how to resize the adult size for children) I have created a Summer Vest Pattern version for…

American Girl (or 18″) dolls
Toddlers
Children
Teens

lightweight vest for kids free crochet pattern

how to crochet a summer vest for children

Materials:

Cotlin (Size 3/DK/Lightweight yarn, cotton blend preferred)
-approx. (45, 150, 235, 375) yards (not including any fringe)

Crochet hook in size I/5.5mm

Sizes: (18” Doll, Toddler, Child, Teen)

Pattern notes:

Pattern written using US terms.

Each block is approximately ⅞” wide. Since we are working this vest in vertical rows, this is how tall each block will be.

Each “block” is three stitches wide, consisting of two chains and a double crochet. If you need to lengthen or shorten the vest, add or remove from the beginning chain in multiples of three.

There is a VIDEO tutorial in which I made the toddler size of this vest. Follow along with me as we crochet it together! If you are making a size other than toddler, you will want to substitute the stitch counts and block counts as listed for the size that you are making.

And now for the pattern!

Vest Back:

Row 1: Ch-(35, 59, 95, 140), dc in 8th chain from hook. * ch-2, sk-2 chs, dc in next ch * repeat between * * to end. (10, 18, 30, 45 blocks)

Rows 2- (12, 16, 20, 22): Ch-5 (counts as dc + ch-2 here and throughout), turn, sk-first ch-sp, dc in next dc. * ch-2, dc in next dc * repeat between * * (7, 15, 27, 42) more times. Ch-2, dc in 3rd ch from beg ch. (10, 18, 30, 45 blocks)

Do not fasten off.

Vest front:

Row 1: Ch-5, sk first ch-2. * dc in top of next dc, ch-2 * repeat between * * (4, 8, 16, 30) more times, dc in top of next dc (6, 10, 18, 32 blocks made) ch-(11, 23, 35, 38), sk-remaining (4, 8, 12, 13) blocks, join to third ch from very top corner with sl st.

Row 2: Ch-5, turn, sk-2 chs, dc in next ch * ch-2, sk 2 chs, dc in next ch * repeat between * * (1, 5, 9, 10) more times. Ch-2, * dc in top of next dc, ch-2 * repeat between * * to end. Dc in third ch from previous row’s beg ch. (10, 18, 30, 45 blocks)

Rows 3 – (4, 6, 6, 6): Ch-5, turn, sk first ch-2. * dc in top of next dc, ch-2 * repeat between * * to end. Dc in third ch from previous row’s beg ch. (10, 18, 30, 45 blocks)

Row (5, 7, 7, 7): Ch-5, turn, sk first ch-2, dc in top of next dc. * Ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat between * * (6, 14, 26, 41) more times (8, 16, 28, 43) fully formed blocks) ch-2, sl st to top of next dc.

Row (6, 8, 8, 8): Turn, sl st in next two chs. Sl st to top of first dc. Ch-2, sk next ch-2, dc in top of next dc. * ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat between * * to end. Ch-2, dc in third ch from previous row’s beg ch. (7, 15, 27, 42) fully formed blocks)

For DOLL size, end here. Move on to “second side of vest front”.

Row (X, 9, 9, 9): Ch-5, turn, sk first ch-2, dc in top of next dc. * Ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat between * * (X, 12, 24, 39) more times (X, 14, 26, 41) fully formed blocks) ch-2, sl st
to top of next dc.

Row (X, 10, 10, 10): Turn, sl st in next two chs. Sl st to top of first dc. Ch-2, sk next ch-2, dc in top of next dc. * Ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat between * * to end. Ch-2, dc in third ch from previous row’s beg ch. (X, 13, 25, 40) fully formed blocks)

For TODDLER size, end here. Move on to “second side of vest front”.

Row (X, X, 11, 11): Ch-5, turn, sk first ch-2, dc in top of next dc. * Ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat between * * (X, X, 22, 37) more times (X, X, 24, 39) fully formed blocks) ch-2, sl st to top of next dc.

Row (X, X, 12, 12): Turn, sl st in next two chs. Sl st to top of first dc. Ch-2, sk next ch-2, dc in top of next dc. * Ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat between * * to end. Ch-2, dc in third ch from previous row’s beg ch. (X, X, 23, 38) fully formed blocks)

For CHILD size and TEEN size, end here. Move on to “second side of vest front”.

Do not fasten off, use a new ball of yarn if possible for other “front”. (If not possible, leave a super long tail for crocheting around the opening when we’re finished)

Second side of vest front:

Row 1: With the top of the vest to your right and looking at the “back”, and leaving a ~36” long tail, attach yarn to opposite top right corner with sl st. Ch-(12, 24, 36, 39), sk first (4, 8, 12, 13) blocks, * dc in next dc, ch-2 * repeat between * * to end, dc in third ch from previous row’s beg ch. (12, 24, 36, 39 chains and 6, 10, 18, 32 blocks)

Row 2: Ch-5, turn, sk first ch-2. * dc in top of next dc, ch-2 * repeat between * * to chain, dc in last dc before armhole. * Ch-2, sk 2 chs, dc in next ch * repeat between * * to end. (10, 18, 30, 45 blocks)

Row 3 – (4, 6, 6, 6): Ch-5, turn, sk first ch-2. * dc in top of next dc, ch-2 * repeat between * * to end. Dc in third ch from previous row’s beg ch. (10, 18, 30, 45 blocks)

Row (5, 7, 7, 7): Turn, sl st in next two chs. Sl st to top of first dc. Ch-2, sk next ch-2, dc in top of next dc. * Ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat between * * to end. Ch-2, dc in third ch from previous row’s beg ch. (8, 16, 28, 43) fully formed blocks)

Row (6, 8, 8, 8): Ch-5, turn, sk first ch-2. * Ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat between * * (5, 13, 25, 40) more times (7, 15, 27, 42) fully formed blocks) ch-2, sk-2 chs, sl st to top of next dc.

For DOLL size, end here. Fasten off. See below for completion instructions.

Row (X, 9, 9, 9): Turn, sl st in next two chs. Sl st to top of first dc. Ch-2, sk next ch-2, dc in top of next dc. * Ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat between * * to end. Ch-2, dc in third ch from previous row’s beg ch. (X, 14, 26, 41) fully formed blocks)

Row (X, 10, 10, 10): Ch-5, turn, sk first ch-2. * Ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat between * * (X, 11, 23, 38) more times (X, 13, 25, 40) fully formed blocks) ch-2, sk-2 chs, sl st to top of next dc.

For TODDLER size, end here. Fasten off. See below for completion instructions.

Row (X, X, 11, 11): Turn, sl st in next two chs. Sl st to top of first dc. Ch-2, sk next ch-2, dc in top of next dc. * Ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat between * * to end. Ch-2, dc in third ch from previous row’s beg ch. (X, X, 26, 39) fully formed blocks)

Row (X, X, 12, 12): Ch-5, turn, sk first ch-2. * Ch-2, dc in top of next dc * repeat between * * (X, X, 21, 36) more times (X, X, 23, 38) fully formed blocks) ch-2, sk-2 chs, sl st to top of next dc. Fasten off.

For CHILD size and TEEN size, end here. Move on to “second side of vest front”.

Finishing for ALL sizes of Summer Vest:

Line up “front” to “back” and sew together block for block. Sew only the first (3, 5, 5, 5) rows on each front. (the ones that are “fully formed” blocks). Repeat for other shoulder. Weave in ends.

Using the tail from the first vest “front side”, ch-1, turn, 2sc around each ch-sp around the entire front opening of vest (including neck). Fasten off and weave in ends. Add fringe if desired.

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Remember, if you would like to print the ad-free version of this Summer Vest pattern (all child sizes included), you can grab that on Ravelry for an itty bitty fee. Thank you!

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13 Comments

  1. I need help I would like to make the toddler size but I’m a visual learner and don’t know or understand how to read patterns and I’ve been wanting to make this since the first time I seen the video of how to.But I would love to see a full tutorial is it possible for you to make one.Thank you Kindly Blessings Christina
  2. Hey Ashlea, I’m confused, isn’t the pattern for the child vest, different from the adult ie. On the child’s one you ch 2 then go to the double crochet then ch 2 and rep. On the adult one, you double crochet in the top of the ch 2? Please help me I’m so wanting to do something I can wear this summer
  3. Okay... so my barely 3 year old is kinda tall for her age. I made one for her last year and the toddler version was cutting it close. Any suggestions on a chain number? Or should I go up a hook size? Thanks!
    1. Hi Cara! You could start with 68 or 71 chains...that would add 3-4 blocks to your length. Hope that helps!
      1. Yes thank you. I probably could have done the math... blonde moment. Lol. Thank you so much Ashlea!
  4. When i get to the last block i only have 2 chains left. So it goes like this- Dc chain 2 and sk 1 chain dc last stitch. Iv counted every time
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    1. Hi Liz, the adult version is here: http://hearthookhome.com/easy-breezy-lightweight-summer-vest-crochet-pattern/
  6. Ok I must be missing something lol. I am making the 10-12 year old vest and I am at the front of the vest where you make 13 blocks and chain 36. My arm hole looks very off. Can you tell me what I'm doing wrong please.
    1. Hey! Do you have 13 blocks, the chain and then a slip stitch to the top of the vest? The arm hole should span the remaining 12 blocks. Feel free to send me a photo if needed! ashlea729@gmail.com