This crocheted vest is a companion to the crocheted skirt, which can be found Here. Of course, you can make the vest by itself, for your doll. The vest requires a very small any of yarn and is a great way to use up a little yarn that you have left from another project.

I used Vanna's Choice by Lion Brand Yarn, in Purple color number 147. If you are buying yarn for this project, I recommend this yarn highly, it is very soft and feels wonderful on your fingers as you work with it. I also used a size "J" or 10 crochet hook. If you tend to crochet tightly, you may want to use a larger crochet hook.

In the photo at right, the vest and skirt is shown on my Gotz Precious Day doll, Julia, but it would fit any 18 inch American Girl type doll.

To begin, chain 25, single crochet in second chain from hook and in each chain across. You should have 23 SC's, chain 3 (becomes first double crochet of next row) and turn.

Row 2 through 4 - double crochet in each single crochet across, chain 3 and turn.

Row 5 - Slip stitch in first 5 double crochets. Chain 3, double crochet in next 12 double crochet. You should have 13 dc including first ch 3. Chain 3 and turn.

Row 6 and 7 - Double crochet in each double crochet across. Chain 3 and turn.

Row 8 through 12 - Double crochet in next 3 dc, chain 3 and turn. There should be 4 dc in each row including the first ch 3.

Row 13 - Double crochet in next three dc, chain 12, turn.

Row 14 - Double crochet in 4th chain from hook and in next 7 chains, double crochet in next 4 dc, chain 3 and turn.

Row 15 - Double crochet in each dc across. chain 8 and turn.

Row 16 - Double crochet in 4th chain from hook and next 3 chains, dc in next 13 dc's. Chain 8 and turn. Double crochet in 4th chain from hook and in next 3 chains. join with slip stitch to last dc of existing row and end off.

Row 17 - Attach yarn to end of last row and chain 3, double crochet in next double crochet and in each double crochet across, you should have 18 dc in row. Chain 3 and turn.

Row 18 and 19 - Double crochet in each dc across, chain 3 and turn.

Row 20 - Single crochet in each dc across, end off and weave in the ends.

Make the second shoulder: chain 8, double crochet in 4th chain from hook and in next 3 chains. Chain 3 and turn. *Double crochet in the next 3 dc's, chain 3 and turn.* Repeat this row two more times. Attach the shoulder to correspond with the first one. The photo above shows what the vest should look like at this point.

Sew the side seams and the remaining shoulder seam. Enjoy!


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