BLOCKED crochet vest/top

This is a beginner-friendly, made-to-measure crochet vest pattern designed to be customized to your own body and preferred fit. The vest is constructed from one back panel and two front panels, which are joined at the center front with buttons. Simple color changes create the color-blocked design, while the open sections between the buttons add a playful, modern detail. Instead of following a fixed size, the pattern uses your shoulder width and desired finished length to determine the dimensions of your garment. A dedicated worksheet guides you through the necessary calculations, and a bust adjustment option is included for additional customization. The pattern also includes a variation for more coverage across the chest, so you can choose the version that best suits your style. The sample is made with a lace-weight silk/viscose blend, but the pattern includes guidance on choosing alternative yarn weights and fiber types, as well as how different yarns will affect the drape and feel of the finished garment. The pattern includes: * Detailed, written instructions * Simple illustrations for basic stitches and techniques * Gauge swatch instructions * Measurement and calculation worksheet * Bust adjustment instructions * Yarn and hook guidance * Yarn quantity estimation * Construction and seaming instructions * Optional additional-coverage variation * US crochet terminology Skill level: Beginner Construction: Seamed panels Yarn: Lace weight recommended; adaptable to other yarns Terminology: US crochet terms Format: Digital PDF pattern