Jacket

Materials:

• Yarn: Various colors (medium weight cotton or acrylic yarn is recommended)
• Crochet hook: Size appropriate for your yarn
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Buttons (optional, for closure)

Abbreviations:

• MR: Magic ring
• Ch: Chain
• Sl st: Slip stitch
• Sc: Single crochet
• Dc: Double crochet
• Hdc: Half double crochet
• Tr: Treble crochet
• Inc: Increase (2 stitches in the next stitch)
• Dec: Decrease (crochet two stitches together)

Granny Squares:

1. With your chosen main color yarn, create a MR.
2. R1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in MR, ch 1, 3 dc in MR, ch 1 repeat 3 times, join with sl st to the top of ch 3 (12 dc, 4 ch-1 spaces).
3. R2: Sl st to the first ch-1 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, 3 dc in same space, ch 1 repeat 3 times, join with sl st to the top of ch 3 (24 dc, 8 ch-1 spaces).
4. R3: Sl st to the first ch-1 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, 3 dc in same space, ch 1 repeat around, join with sl st to the top of ch 3 (36 dc, 12 ch-1 spaces).
5. Fasten off and weave in ends.
6. Create enough granny squares to match your desired vest size.

Joining Squares:

1. Arrange the granny squares in the desired pattern for the front and back panels.
2. Use a yarn needle and yarn to sew the squares together, making sure to match the edges neatly.

Shoulder Straps:

1. With matching yarn, attach yarn to the top of one front panel.
2. Ch 1, sc evenly across to create the shoulder strap.
3. Repeat for the other side.

Side Seams:

1. Join the front and back panels together at the sides using a yarn needle and yarn.
2. Leave openings for the armholes.

Edging:

1. With a contrasting color yarn, sc around the entire vest edge to create a finished look.
2. Alternatively, use a crab stitch (reverse single crochet) for a decorative edge.

Button Band (Optional):

1. With matching yarn, attach yarn to the front edge.
2. Ch 1, sc evenly along the edge to create a button band.
3. Repeat for the other side, creating buttonholes as needed.
4. Sew buttons to the button band.

Enjoy creating this stylish crochet granny square vest and adding a touch of vintage charm to your wardrobe!