A toddler crochet vest pattern that is perfect for beginner crocheters, plus it has a boho fringe.

How many times do you see a cute top and think “I could make that”? You shop for yarn only to realize it would have been cheaper to buy the top. I know the quality of handmade and the feeling of accomplishment doesn’t have a price, but it’s still a little disheartening.

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Toddler Boho Vest Pattern

This all started by dreaming of the lake, warm sunshine, and a strawberry margarita. A swimsuit cover-up was the plan. After crocheting a swatch, the stitch pattern was better suited for a vest. The airy boho feel is created by alternating half double crochets and chains. I love everything boho; crop tops, flower crowns, and anything with fringe.

What Most Crocheters Hate

Seaming pieces together and sewing in ends is the worst part of crocheting. I wanted to make the boho vest all in 1 piece. The only seams to sew together are the shoulders.

If you are a beginner to crochet, a vest is the perfect 1st garment to try. Clothing is intimidating. I waited years before I took the plunge. I didn’t want to waste all that time and yarn only to have a lopsided cardigan taking up space in my closet. So I made one for my daughter. Here are a few more toddler crochet patterns. Surprisingly, it turned out. Don’t let fear hold you back.

If little sister needs a matching boho chic vest you can get the Boho Baby Vest Pattern too.

Ready to try your first crochet toddler sweater pattern? The Bell Crop Sweater explains every detail to make your first a success.

What You Need To Crochet The Boho Vest

Gauge:

11 sts= 4”

Finished Size:

Toddler 2T-5T 12”x12” without the fringe


Abbreviations (U.S. crochet terminology used)

hdc= half double crochet
hdc2tog= half double crochet 2 stitches together

sl st = slip stitch

YO = yarn over
 


sc = single crochet ch= chain
sts= stitches

Toddler Boho Vest Crochet Pattern

ch 69
row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. Turn (68sts)

row 2: ch 2(counts as 1 hdc) skip 1st stitch, 1 hdc in next st, *ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 hdc in next st. repeat from * across. Turn (68sts)

row 3: ch 2(counts as 1 hdc) *1 hdc in the ch space, ch 1, skip 1 st, repeat from * across. You will end with a hdc in the turning ch space. Turn (68sts)

row 4: ch 1, hdc in each st across. The last hdc will be in the turning ch. Turn (68sts)

row 5 & 6: repeat row 4

rows 7-11: repeat rows 2-6

1st Front Vest Panel

row 12: ch 1, 1 hdc in each of the next 18 sts. Turn (18sts)

row 13: ch 2(counts as 1 hdc) skip 1st stitch, 1 hdc in next st, *ch 1, skip 1
st, 1 hdc in next st. repeat from * across. Turn (18sts)

row 14: ch 2(counts as 1 hdc) *1 hdc in the ch space, ch 1, skip 1 st, repeat from * across. You will end with a hdc in the turning ch space. Turn (18sts)

row 15: ch 1, 1 hdc in each st across. The last hdc will be in the turning ch. Turn. (18sts)

row 16: ch 1, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each of the next 14 sts, hdc2tog. Turn (16sts)

row 17: repeat row 15 (16sts)

row 18: repeat row 13 (16sts)

row 19: repeat row 14 (16sts)
row 20: repeat row 15 (16sts)
row 21: ch 1, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each of the next 12 sts, hdc2tog. Turn (14sts) row 22: repeat row 15 (14sts)
row 23: repeat row 13 (14sts)
row 24: repeat row 14 (14sts)

2nd Front Panel

Attach the yarn in the last stitch on the opposite side and repeat rows 12-24.

Back Panel

Attach the yarn in the next unworked stitch where the arrow is pointing.

crocheting a boho vest

row 1: ch 1, 1 hdc in each of the next 32 sts. Turn (32sts)
row 2: ch 2(counts as 1 hdc) skip 1st stitch, 1 hdc in next st, *ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 hdc in next st. repeat from * across. Turn (32sts)

row 3: ch 2(counts as 1 hdc)*1 hdc in the ch space, ch 1, skip 1 st, repeat from * across. You will end with a hdc in the turning ch space. Turn (32sts)

row 4: ch 1, 1 hdc in each st across. The last hdc will be in the turning ch. Turn. (32sts)

row 5: ch 1, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each of the next 28 sts, hdc2tog. Turn (30sts)

row 6: repeat row 4 (30sts)


row 7: repeat row 2 (30sts)


row 8: repeat row 3 (30sts)


row 9: repeat row 4 (30sts)


row 10: ch 1, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each of the next 26 sts, hdc2tog. Turn (28sts)

row 11: repeat row 4 (28sts)

row 12: repeat row 2 (28sts)

row 13: repeat row 3 (28sts)

Sewing It All Together

(If you are blocking do this before sewing together)

1. Lay the vest out flat.

2. Fold each panel in.

3. Sew together along the top, following the dotted line, to form the shoulders of the vest using the whip stitch.

Fringe

Cut yarn into 4” pieces. Hold 2 strands of yarn together, fold yarn in half, tie a larks head knot. Repeat this along the bottom of the vest.

You just finished a cool boho vest using only 1 skein of yarn. That means you have enough money left for that strawberry margarita! You’ll also love this toddler crop top crochet pattern. It’s easy as pie and designed to be worn over summer dresses.

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