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Simply the Vest Crochet Vest RHC0332-38454M | July 2, 2025
MEDIUM
4 CROCHET I SKILL LEVEL: EASY
MATERIALS
Red Heart® Super Saver® Bitty Stripes™ (10 oz/283 g; 515 yds/471 m)
Sizes 2 4 6 yrs
Main Color (MC) 1 1 1 ball
Festive (0126) 339/310 384/351 461/421.5 yds/m
Sizes 8 10 yrs
Main Color (MC) 1 2 ball(s)
Festive (0126) 515/471 627/573 yds/m
Appliqué only:
Red Heart® Super Saver® (7 oz/198 g; 365 yds/333 m)
Contrast A Soft White (0316) 1 ball or 11 yds/10 m
Contrast B Jade (3862) 1 ball or 6 yds/5.5 m
Contrast C Shocking Pink (0718) 1 ball or 6 yds/5.5 m
Contrast D Cherry Red (0319) 1 ball or 1.5 yds/1.5 m
Sizes U.S. H/8 (5 mm) and U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume®
crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge. Susan Bates® stitch
markers. Susan Bates® yarn needle.
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SIZES ABBREVIATIONS
Vest Approx = Approximately Scbl = Single crochet
To fit chest measurement Beg = Begin(ning) through back loop
2 21" [53.5 cm] Ch = Chain(s) Sc2(3)tog = Draw up a loop
4 23" [58.5 cm] 2½ - 2½ - 3 Cont = Continue(ity) in next 2(3) sc. Yoh and draw
5¼ - 6 - 6¼
6 25" [63.5 cm] 3½ - 3½
6½ - 6½ Dc = Double crochet through all 3 loops on hook
8 26½" [67.5 cm] 4
5 Pat = Pattern Sl st = Slip stitch
5½
10 28" [71 cm] 4½ 6 PM = Place marker Sp(s) = Space(s)
5
5½
6½ Rem = Remain(ing) St(s) = Stitch(es)
13½ 7
Finished chest 14½ FRONT
6 Rep = Repeat WS = Wrong side
16 6½
2 27" [68.5 cm] 17
AND 7 RS = Right side Yoh = Yarn over hook
BACK
4 28½" [72.5 cm] 18½ 8
8
Sc = Single crochet
6 31" [78.5 cm] 9
2
2½
8 34" [86.5 cm] 2
2½
2
10 36½" [92.5 cm] 13½ - 14¼ - 15½ - 17 - 18¼ INSTRUCTIONS
MEASUREMENTS The instructions are written for 2 y.o.. If changes are
necessary for larger size(s) the instructions will be written
Gnome Appliqué
thus 2 (4-6-8-10). Numbers for each size are shown in the
Approx 8" x 4" [20.5 x 10 cm]
same color throughout the pattern. When only one number
GAUGES is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
13 sts and 12 rows = 4" [10 cm] with smaller hook.
12 sts and 11 rows = 4" [10 cm] with larger hook in pat. Notes:
• Ch 2 at beg of row does not count as st.
• Ch 3 at beg of row counts as dc.
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BACK Cont even in pat until armhole measures 5 (5½-6-6½-7)"
**Ribbing: With larger hook, ch 7 (7-7-9-9). [12.5 (14-15-16.5-18) cm], ending on a WS row.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end Fasten off.
of chain. Turn. 6 (6-6-8-8) sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sctbl in each st to end of row. Turn. Rep Shape shoulders: Next row: (RS). Skip first 4 (4-4-6-6) sts.
last row until Ribbing (when slightly stretched) measures Join yarn with sl st to next dc. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last
13 (14-15-16½-17¾)" [33 (35.5-38-42-45) cm], ending on a sl st. Pat across next 22 (24-28-28-28) sts. Fasten off. Leave
WS row. Do not fasten off. Do not turn. rem 4 (4-4-6-6) sts unworked.
Next row: (WS). Ch 1. Work 41 (43-47-51-55) sc evenly across Next row: (WS). Skip first 4 (4-5-5-5) sts. Join yarn with
long edge of Ribbing. Turn. sl st to next st. Beg in same sp as last sl st, pat across next
14 (16-18-18-18) sts.
Proceed in pat as follows: Fasten off. Leave rem sts unworked.
1st row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. *1 dc in next st. 1 sc in next st.
Rep from * to end of row. Turn. FRONT
2nd row: Ch 3. *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc. *1 dc in next sc. 1 sc in next dc. Left Front: Shape neck: 1st row: (RS). Ch 1. Pat across 13 (14-16-
Rep from * to end of row, working last sc in top of ch 3. Turn. 18-18) sts. Sc2tog (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Rep last 2 rows for pat until work from lower edge measures 2nd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pat to end of row. Turn.
8½ (9-10-10½-11½)" [21.5 (23-25.5- 26.5-29) cm], ending on 3rd row: Ch 1. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn.
a WS row. Rep last 2 rows 1 (2-2-2-2) time(s) more. 10 (9-11-13-13) sts
Fasten off. rem.
Shape armholes: Next row: (RS). Skip first 2 (2-2-2-4) sts. Work 1 row even in pat.
Join yarn with sl st to next dc. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last
Next row: (RS). Ch 1. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn.
sl st. Pat across next 36 (38-42-46-46) sts. Turn. Leave rem Rep last 2 rows 1 (0-1-1-1) time(s) more more. 8 (8-9-11-11) sts
2 (2-2-2-4) sts unworked. rem.
Next 3 rows: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn.
31 (33-37-41-41) sts rem.**
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Cont even in pat until armhole measures same length as FINISHING
Back to shoulder, ending on a WS row. Pin garment pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp
Fasten off. cloth, leaving cloth to dry.
Sew right shoulder seam.
Shape left shoulder: Next row: (RS). Skip first 4 (4-4-6-6) sts.
Join yarn with sl st to next dc. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last Neckband: 1st row: (RS). Join yarn with sl st at neck edge
sl st. Pat to end of row. of left shoulder. Ch 1. Work 19 (21-23-24-26) sc down left
Fasten off. front neck edge. Work 1 sc in center skipped st. PM on center
st. Work 19 (21-23-24-26) sc up right front neck edge and
Shape right neck: With RS facing, skip center st. Join yarn 16 (18-20-20-20) sc across back neck edge. 55 (61-67-
with sl st to next st. Ch 1. Sc2tog over same st as last sl st and 69-73) sc. Turn.
next st. Pat to end of row. Turn. 2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to center 3 sts. Sc3tog (keeping
Next row: Ch 3. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn. marker in position on rem center st). 1 sc in each sc to end
Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pat to end of row. Turn. of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (2-2-2-2) time(s) more more. 10 (9-11- Rep last row twice more.
13-13) sts rem. Fasten off. Sew left shoulder and neckband seam.
Work 1 row even in pat. Armbands (make 2).
Next row: (RS). Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pat to end of row. Turn. Ch 5.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (0-1-1-1) time(s) more more. 8 (8-9-11-11) sts 1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end
rem. of chain. Turn. 4 sc.
Cont even in pat until armhole measures same length as 2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
Back to shoulder, ending on a WS row. Rep last row until armband (when slightly stretched)
measures length to fit along armhole edge, sewing in place
Shape right shoulder: Next row: (RS). Ch 1. Pat across first as you work.
4 (4-5-5-5) sts. Fasten off. Sew side and armband seams.
Fasten off. Leave rem sts unworked.
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GRANNY SQUARE GOME APPLIQUE 7th row: With C, ch 2. Dc2tog. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Dc2tog.
Note: To change color, work to last 2 loops on hook and draw Join B. Break C. Turn. 5 sts.
new color through last 2 loops, then proceed in new color. 8th row: With B, ch 2. Skip first st. Dc3tog. Ch 2. Sl st to top of
last st. Fasten off.
Beard
With A, make Magic Loop. Video here.
STITCH KEY
8
1st rnd: Ch 3. 3 dc in magic loop. (Ch 2. 4 dc) 3 times in magic = chain (ch)
loop. Ch 2. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. Pull tail to tighten, = slip stitch (sl st)
7
closing center hole. = single crochet (sc)
2nd rnd: Sl st through back loop only in each dc to corner 6 = double crochet (dc)
ch-2 sp. Ch 3. 3 dc in same sp as last sl st. Skip next 4 dc.
12 tr in next ch-2 sp. Skip next 4 dc. 4 dc in next ch-2 sp. Join B. 5 = treble crochet (tr)
Do not fasten off.
= double crochet
4 2 together (dc2tog)
Hat (Worked in rows).
1st row: With B, ch 10. Skip next (4 dc, ch-2, 4 dc). Join with = double crochet 3
3 together (dc3tog)
sl st to first dc of 2nd rnd. Turn. Cont working in rows.
= worked in back loop only
2nd row: Ch 2 (does not count as st). 15 dc in ch-10 sp. Join C. HAT
2 = magic loop
Break B. Turn. 15 dc. 1 1
2
3rd row: With C, ch 2. Dc2tog. 1 dc in each of next 11 dc. Dc2tog.
Join B. Break C. Turn. 13 sts.
4th row: With B, ch 2. Dc2tog. 1 dc in each of next 9 dc. Dc2tog. BEARD
Join C. Break B. Turn. 11 sts.
5th row: With C, ch 2. Dc2tog. 1 dc in each of next 7 dc. Dc2tog.
Join B. Break C. Turn. 9 sts.
6th row: With B, ch 2. Dc2tog. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc. Dc2tog. GRANNY SQUARE GNOME
Join C. Break B. Turn. 7 sts.
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Nose
With D, make Magic Loop.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 10 sc in magic loop. Join with sl st to first sc.
Fasten off, leaving a generous tail to sew nose on and pull
through loop.
Center nose below hat on top of the two 4-dc in 1st rnd of
Granny Square. Stitch into place. Weave in ends.
GRANNY SQUARE GNOME
NOSE
Pom-Pom STITCH KEY
With A, make Magic Loop. = chain (ch)
= slip stitch (sl st)
1st rnd: Ch 3. 11 dc in magic loop. Join with sl st to top of ch-3.
= single crochet (sc)
Fasten off, leaving a generous tail to sew pom-pom on and
pull through loop. = double crochet (dc)
Stitch to tip of hat, weave in ends.
= treble crochet (tr)
STITCH KEY
1 = chain (ch)
== double crochet
slip stitch (sl st)
2 together (dc2tog)
= single crochet (sc)
= double crochet 3
together (dc3tog)
= double crochet (dc)
= worked in back loop only
GRANNY SQUARE GNOME
POM-POM = magic loop
= treble crochet (tr)
= double crochet
2 together (dc2tog)
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= double crochet 3
