TILDA VEST CROCHET PATTERN, English & German

ABOUT THE PATTERN

The Tilda Vest is a lightweight and versatile layering piece with a modern raglan fit. Customize it your way by adding as many or as few buttons as you want, and experiment with endless color options to make it truly yours.

The Tilda Vest is worked top down without seams. You’ll begin by creating the foundation chain to shape the neckline. From there, the shoulders are formed using raglan increases, gradually building the yoke. Once the yoke is complete, the sleeves and body are separated at the underarms. The body is then worked straight down to the desired length to finish the top.

We provide pictures and short video tutorials for the pattern. The videos are only available in English.

SIZING

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 

Chest Circumference: 71-76 (81-86) 91.5-96.5 (101.5-106.5) 111.5-117 (122-127) cm [28-30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) in]

Ease: Positive ease of 6 cm [2,25 in]

Final Chest Circumference: 81.5 (91.5) 102 (112) 122 (132.5) cm [32 (36) 40.25 (44) 48 (52.25) in]

Final Length: 40 (42) 43 (45) 46 (46) cm [15.75 (16.5) 17 (17.75) 18 (18) in]

SIZE GUIDE

Select your size based on your chest circumference. 

For best fit, measure your bust at the fullest point and choose the size closest to your measurement. For example, if your bust measures 86 cm [33.75 in], choose size S, which has a finished chest circumference of 91.5 cm [36 in], allowing for 6 cm [2.25 in] of ease. This pattern is designed to have approx. 6 cm [2.25 in] of positive ease in the smaller sizes and then gradually less positive ease in the larger sizes. If you want an oversized fit we suggest sizing up.

HOOK

3 mm crochet hook

Or a hook size with which the correct gauge is achieved.

Other

Yarn Needle

4 Stitch Markers

Buttons (amount depends on your desired length and design)

Scissors

Tape Measure

GAUGE

18 sts x 20 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in], in stitch pattern with a 3 mm hook, before blocking

YARN

Grams

Color 1: 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (250) g, Baby Cotton by Lang Yarns (50 g = 120 m)

Color 2: 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (250) g, Baby Cotton by Lang Yarns (50 g = 120 m)

Balls of Yarn

Color 1: Equals 3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) balls of yarn (50 g = 120 m)

Color 2: Equals 3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (5) balls of yarn (50 g = 120 m)

Option to include sequin yarn

75 (75) 125 (125) 150 (150) g per color, Paillettes by Lang Yarns (25 g = 112 m), this equals 3 (3) 5 (5) 6 (6) balls of yarn

Yarn Alternatives

Mandarin Petit by Sandnes Garn (50g = 180 m), DROPS Loves You by Drops 7 (50 g = 170 m), Daily Stitch Cotton by Hobbii (50 g = 170 m)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

This pattern is suitable for beginners to complete beginners. It requires knowledge of: chain and half-double crochet. The detailed instructions, pictures, and videos provided also explain and demonstrate these techniques.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

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