Havana Dress Free Crochet Pattern

I am so beyond excited to bring you the Havana Dress Free Crochet Pattern because of all my designs, this one is so so special. It is my go to dress for Spring into Summer and Summer into Fall. There are so many ways to wear and style the Havana Dress Free Crochet Pattern.

I designed the Havana Crochet Dress to have a simulated drop waist because I am petite (read: short) and this is very helpful for the illusion of length in the torso.

It is a simple magic trick in shaping and the placement of the stripes that give the drop waist effect.

And the great thing about the Havana Crochet Dress Free Crochet Pattern is that it works up in a modular way. You create the top then add the bottom skirting. This means you can go as long or as short as you may like and that is great for personalization!

GET COTLIN YARN FROM WE CROCHET FOR THIS PATTERN

Options for styling the Havana Dress Free Crochet Pattern are endless. Here are just a few ways I wear mine:
I wear my Havana Crochet Dress. over a swimsuit heading to the beach
I wear my Havana Crochet Dress. with flats out to dinner on summer evenings
I wear my Havana Crochet Dress. with a t-shirt underneath for running around town
I wear my Havana Crochet Dress. with a long sleeve or turtleneck going into Fall cool evenings
I wear my Havana Crochet Dress. with a jean jacket and sneakers

See what I mean… ENDLESS Styling options to wear your Havana Crochet Dress.

SUPPLY LIST:
DK weight Cotton. (the yarn I used for design is no longer available so I suggest any DK cotton)
Main Color (Space Dots): 470 (520, 570, 750, 820, 890, 960, 1035) yds
Contrast Color (Black): 570 (635, 700, 920, 1000, 1085, 1170, 1260) yds
Crochet Hook Size I-9 / 5.5 mm
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Fasteners or safety pins

SIZES: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)
BUST: 32 (35, 39.5, 43.5, 46.5, 51, 54, 58)” Finished Measurement

GAUGE: 4” sq = 12 hdc sts x 9 rows

ABBREVIATIONS:
fhdc – foundation half double crochet
ch – chain loop
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
hdcblo – half double crochet back loop only
hdc2tog – hdc 2 together
sp - space

PATTERN NOTES:
READ THROUGH PATTERN BEFORE BEGINNING
This pattern is written for Adult Woman size Extra Small. (Sizes Small, Med & Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X in parentheses).
This upper part of this dress is made in two panels. After joining the two panels, the lower part of the dress and skirt are worked downward in the round.
Assembly calls for Mattress Stitch Method, if you do not know this you can whip stitch instead.
Block BEFORE assembly.

Front & Back Bust Panels – Make 2 in MAIN COLOR:
Row 1: Leaving a long tail, fhdc x 44 (48, 54, 60, 64, 70, 74, 80) turn.
Rows 2-17: Ch 2 (acts as hdc), 43 (47, 53, 59, 63, 69, 73, 70) hdc in each hdc across; total 44 (48, 54, 60, 64, 70, 74, 80) hdc incl ch 2.

Begin Shaping armhole:
Row 18 - 20: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), [hdc2tog] 2 times, hdc in each hdc across to last 5 stitches, [hdc2tog] 2 times, hdc in last, turn. 4 stitches decreased each row, 32 (36, 42, 48, 52, 58, 62, 68) stitches remain.
Rows 21 – 23 (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), hdc2tog, hdc across to last 3 stitches then hdc2tog, hdc in last, turn. 2 stitches decreased each row, 26 (28, 32, 36, 38, 42, 44, 48) stitches remain.
Rows 24 (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31) – 26 (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 25 (27, 31, 35, 37, 41, 43, 47) hdc across total 26 (28, 32, 36, 38, 42, 44, 48) incl ch 2.
Fasten off.

TOP ASSEMBLY :
Marry your two panels and this will now be INSIDE OUT.
Using your stitch marker or fastener, pin sides of panels together at Row 18.
Using your long tail from the bottom, and using mattress stitch method, attach the sides working from the bottom to the fastener on each side. TURN RIGHT SIDE OUT TO CONTINUE IN THE ROUND

LOWER SECTION:
With bust right side out, after assembled: Attach main color at center stitch of lower back, then:

MAIN COLOR:
Rounds 1 - 4: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 87 (95, 107, 119, 127, 139, 147, 159) hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 88 (96, 108, 120, 128, 140, 148, 160) hdc incl ch 2

CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR FOR WAIST SHAPING:
Round 1: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 87 (95, 107, 119, 127, 139, 147, 159) hdcblo around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 88 (96, 108, 120, 128, 140, 148, 160) hdc incl ch 2
Round 2: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 20 (22, 25, 28, 30, 33, 35, 38) hdcblo, hdc2tog in next 2 hdc, 42 (46, 52, 58, 62, 68, 72, 78) hdcblo, hdc2tog in next 2 hdc, 21 (23, 26, 29, 31, 34, 36, 39) hdcblo, sl st to top of ch 2, total 86 (94, 106, 118, 126, 138, 146, 158) hdc incl ch 2.
Round 3: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 20 (22, 25, 28, 30, 33, 35, 38) hdcblo, hdc2tog in next 2 hdc, 41 (45, 51, 57, 61, 67, 71, 77) hdc blo, hdc2tog in next 2 hdc, 20 (22, 25, 28, 30, 33, 35, 38) hdcblo, sl st to top of ch 2, total 84 (92, 104, 116, 124, 136, 144, 156) hdc incl ch 2.

CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR:
Rounds 1 - 10: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 83 (91, 103, 115, 123, 135, 143, 155) hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 84 (92, 104, 116, 124, 136, 144, 156) hdc incl ch 2.

CONTINUE IN MAIN COLOR & BEGIN HIP INCREASE:
Round 1: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 83 (91, 103, 115, 123, 135, 143, 155) hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 84 (92, 104, 116, 124, 136, 144, 156) hdc incl ch 2.
Round 2: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 19 (21, 24, 27, 29, 32, 34, 37) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 40 (44, 50, 56, 60, 66, 70, 76) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 20 (22, 25, 28, 30, 33, 35, 38) hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, total 88 (96, 108, 120, 128, 140, 148, 160) hdc incl ch 2. (increase 4 stitches this round)
Round 3: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 20 (22, 25, 28, 30, 33, 35, 38) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 42 (46, 52, 58, 62, 68, 72, 78) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 21 (23, 26, 29, 31, 34, 36, 39) hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, total 92 (100, 112, 124, 132, 144, 152, 164) hdc incl ch 2. (increase 4 stitches this round)
Round 4: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 21 (23, 26, 29, 31, 34, 36, 39) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 44 (48, 54, 60, 64, 70, 74, 80) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 22 (24, 27, 30, 32, 35, 37, 40) hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, total 96 (104, 116, 128, 136, 148, 156, 168) hdc incl ch 2. (increase 4 stitches this round)
Round 5: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 22 (24, 27, 30, 32, 35, 37, 40) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 46 (50, 56, 62, 66, 72, 76, 82) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 23 (25, 28, 31, 33, 36, 38, 41) hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, total 100 (108, 120, 132, 140, 152, 160, 172) hdc incl ch 2. (increase 4 stitches this round)
Round 6: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 23 (25, 28, 31, 33, 36, 38, 41) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 48 (52, 58, 64, 68, 74, 78, 84) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 24 (26, 29, 32, 34, 37, 39, 42) hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, total 104 (112, 124, 136, 144, 156, 164, 176) hdc incl ch 2. (increase 4 stitches this round)

Large (2X, 4X) Sizes only:
Round 7: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 32 (37, 42) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 66 (76, 86) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 33 (38, 43) hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, total 140 (160, 180) hdc incl ch 2. (increase 4 stitches this round)

Extra Small (Medium, 1X, 3X) Sizes only:
Round 7: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 24 (29, 34, 39) hdc, 2 hdc in next 3 hdc, 49 (59, 69, 79) hdc, 2 hdc in next 3 hdc, 24 (29, 34, 39) hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, total 110 (130, 150, 170) hdc incl ch 2. (increase 6 stitches this round)

Small Size Only:
Round 7: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 25 hdc, 2 hdc in next 4 hdc, 52 hdc, 2 hdc in next 4 hdc, 26 hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, total 120 hdc incl ch 2. (increase 8 stitches this round)

All Sizes:
CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR
Rounds 8 - 11: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 109 (119, 129, 139, 149, 159, 169, 179) hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 110 (120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180) hdc incl ch 2.

CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR
Rounds 12 - 20: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 109 (119, 129, 139, 149, 159, 169, 179) hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 110 (120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180) hdc incl ch 2.

CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR & BEGIN SKIRT (PLEASE REFER TO CHART):
Rounds 1-4: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 109 (119, 129, 139, 149, 159, 169, 179) hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 110 (120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180) hdc incl ch 2.
Round 5: Ch 2 (acts as first dc), dc in next hdc, *ch 3, skip 3 hdc, [dc, ch 2, dc] in next hdc, ch 3, skip 3 hdc, dc in each of next 3 hdc *; repeat * to * around, ending last repeat with dc in last hdc, sl st to top of ch 2 that started round to complete. Pattern will be repeated 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) times across round.
Round 6: Ch 2 (acts as first dc), dc in next dc, *ch 2, skip 3 ch and 1 dc, 7 dc in ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip dc and 3 ch, dc in each of next 3 dc*; repeat * to * around, ending last repeat with dc in last dc, sl st to top of ch 2 that started round to complete.
Round 7: Ch 2 (acts as first dc), dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip 2 ch, dc in each of next 3 dc, [dc, ch 1, dc] in next dc, dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 2 ch, dc in each of next 3 dc; * repeat * to * around, ending last repeat with dc in last dc, sl st to top of ch 2 that started round to complete.
Round 8: Ch 2 (acts as first dc), dc in next dc, *ch 3, skip ch 1 and 4 dc, [dc, ch 2, dc] in ch 1 sp, ch 3, skip 4 dc and ch 1 sp, dc in each of next 3 dc *; repeat * to * around, ending last repeat with dc in last dc, sl st to top of ch 2 that started round to complete.
Rounds 9-10: Repeat Rounds 5-6.
Rounds 11 – 34: Repeat Rounds 8-10, 8 more times.
Round 35: Ch 2 (acts as first dc), dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in each of next 4 dc, [dc, ch 2, dc] in next ch 1 sp, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 1, skip ch 1, dc in each of next 3 sts * repeat * to * around, ending last repeat with dc in last dc, then sl st to top of ch 2 that started round to complete.
Fasten Off.

FINISHING & STRAPS USING CONTRAST COLOR B
Attach contrast color at left corner of back.
Row 1: SC evenly around armhole working 1 sc per row, sc in each sc across front, sc evenly around other armhole working 1 sc per row, sc in each sc across back, sl st to first sc to join. Do not cut yarn.

STRAPS:
Rows 1 - 20: Chain 2 (acts as hdc), 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10) hdc across, turn.
Fasten off. Rejoin yarn at other side back corner & repeat for second strap.
Weave in all ends.

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Juno 'Lite' Crochet Shrug Free Crochet Pattern

AH the joys of transitional weather are in the air. Layering season is officially here and so I could not help but to bring out the Shrug game. The Juno 'Lite' Crochet Shrug Free Crochet Pattern is a perfect layer as the weather varies in a single day.

One of my most popular patterns ever was my Juno Shrug that launched this little adventure so many years ago. So I thought it was time for a new lighter version for the Spring & Fall transitional weather I love so much. I teamed up with the fine folks at We Crochet to bring you this new updated Juno 'Lite' Crochet Shrug Free Crochet Pattern.

You can find the original Juno Shrug Free Crochet Pattern here and see why everyone loves the Juno so much.

The Juno 'Lite' Crochet Shrug Free Crochet Pattern brings you the same cozy comfort as the original Juno Shrug but in a lighter weight. The yarn I chose is the We Crochet Mighty Stitch.

The We Crochet Mighty Stitch. is a great bulky yarn because it is cozy but not overly dense in how it is spun. This allows for a great amount of breathability as you stitch along and is why it is a perfect fit for the Juno 'Lite' Crochet Shrug Free Crochet Pattern.

So grab some yarn and let’s get stitching!

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner
MATERIALS 
Yarn: WeCrochet Mighty Stitch Bulky 600 (690, 730) yds.
Bulky weight; 80% Acrylic, 20% Superwash Wool; 136 yd / 124 m per ball
Size L-11 / 8 mm Crochet Hook
Darning Needle
Tape Measure
Fasteners or safety pins
SIZES:  Small/Medium (Large/1X, 2X/3X)
GAUGE: 10 sts x 6 rows = 4” in hdc

ABBREVIATIONS:
fhdc - foundation half   double crochet
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet                                                                               
sc2tog = 2 single crochet  together
sts = stitches
RS = Right Side
WS = Wrong Side

PATTERN NOTES:
Shown in Small/Medium size
If you have trouble meeting gauge - you will need to add or remove stitches for your initial row to meet required width
You can then add rows to meet required length if needed.    
The stitch counts given in the pattern are based on the listed gauge, but it is very easy to substitute other weights of yarn. For the foundation row, simply work to the listed measurement, adding stitches as needed to meet this width.

PATTERN:
ROW 1: Fhdc x 102 (110, 134) or to approx 43 (48, 53)”.
ROW 2: Ch 1 (does NOT act as stitch), 102 (110, 134)  hdc across in back loop only, turn.  (RS)
ROW 3: Ch 1 (does NOT act as stitch), 102 (110, 134) hdc across, turn.  (WS)
ROWS 4 – 45 (48, 51): Repeat Rows 2 & 3 alternating,  or to approx. 29 (31, 33)”. 
ROW 46 (49, 52) : Ch 1 (does NOT act as stitch), 102 (110, 134) hdc

Fasten off leaving long tail of 12” or more.

ASSEMBLY
Fold your work in half with WS facing out, marrying the beginning fhdc & last hdc rows – this will be inside out now.
From the folded side: measure 6.5 (7.5, 8.5)” and place pin. This will be your armhole.
Begin working from where the folded corners of the fhdc & hdc rows meet and work sl st OR single crochet to marry the sides. 
Work up to your pin for the armhole. 
Fasten Off.
Repeat on the other side.

Turn right side out and lay your piece out in a diamond shape with armholes on either side. 

CUFFS:
ROUND 1: Ch 1, sc evenly all the way around armhole opening (approx 3 sc for every 2 rows), working sc2tog at seam, sl st to top of ch 1 to join.
ROUND 2: Ch 1 (does NOT act as stitch) hdc around, sl st to top of first hdc to join.
Fasten Off.
Repeat on the other side.

COLLAR:
Rejoin your yarn at top center of diamond shape - which will become the Neck
Place stitch marker on each side approx. 7” below sleeve seams.
ROUND 1: Ch 1, sc evenly to marker below the sleeve seam, * [2 sc in next], 1 sc in next 5 sts *, repeat * to * to second marker approx. 7 inches below sleeve seam on other side, evenly sc around to end,  sl st to top of ch 1 to join.
ROUND 2: Ch 1 (does NOT act as stitch) hdc around, sl st to top of first hdc to join.
Fasten Off. 
Weave in all ends.

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Lakefront Peplum Top Free Crochet Pattern

 We are so excited to bring you the Lakefront Peplum Top Free Crochet Pattern just in time for warm weather and summer outing! The Lakefront Peplum Top Free Crochet Pattern is a wonderful pattern for adventurous beginners looking to make shapely garments. The Peplum bottom has a subtle flair and you can easily modify the straps to suit any length.

Like the In The Loop Top Free Crochet Pattern, Lakefront Peplum Top Pattern was originally part of the 2019 Knitcrate Bonanza of Patterns and I am so excited to now be bringing it to you for free. Make the Lakefront Peplum Top Free Crochet Pattern with your favorite DK weight yarn.

You can always get the ad free pattern pdf here with full schematics too.

Sizes: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)
Finished Measurements
Bust: 32 (36.25, 40.5, 44.75, 49, 53.25, 57.5, 61.75)"

Supply List:
Category #3 DK yarn - 490 (580, 650, 730, 830, 910, 1150, 1270) yards
Crochet Hook Size H/ 5mm
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Fasteners or safety pins

GAUGE: 4” sq  =  15 sts  x 11 rows  in hdc stitch

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
fhdc – foundation half double crochet
ch – chain loop
dc – double crochet

hdc – half double crochet
sl st – slip stitch 
dc2tog – dc 2 together 
sp – space 
(RS) – Right Side 
(WS) – Wrong Side 

 NOTES:  
This pattern is written for Adult Woman Extra Small. (Sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X in parentheses)
This top is intended to fit with up to two inches of positive ease.
This pattern is made in two panels, front & back.  
Front and back pieces are worked from the bottom up.
Each panel has a Right Side & Wrong Side

Assembly calls for Mattress Stitch Method, if you do not know this you can whip stitch instead. 
Block BEFORE assembly. See Stitch & Hustle Blog for my blocking tips

FRONT PANEL:
Row 1: Fhdc x 64 (72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120)) turn.

Row 2: Ch 2 (as first dc), 63 (71, 79, 87, 95, 103, 111, 119)x dc across for total 64 (72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120)) dc incl ch 2. (RS)
Row 3: Ch 1 (as first sc), 63 (71, 79, 87, 95, 103, 111, 119)x sc across for total 64 (72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120)) sc incl ch 1. (WS)
Rows 4 – 13: Repeat rows 2 & 3 alternating (ending with WS) 

SHAPE WAIST:

Row 14: Ch 2 (as first dc), [dc2tog] 2 times, 54 (62, 70, 78, 86, 94, 102, 110) x dc across 2x dc2tog, dc in last for total 60 (68, 76, 84, 92, 100, 108, 116) dc incl ch 2. (RS)

Row 15: Ch 1 (as first sc), 59 (67, 75, 83, 91, 99, 107, 115)x sc across for total 60 (68, 76, 84, 92, 100, 108, 116) sc incl ch 1. (WS)
Row 16: Ch 2 (as first dc), [dc2tog] 2 times, 46 (58, 66, 74, 82, 90, 98, 106) x dc across 2x dc2tog, dc in last for total 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112) dc incl ch 2. (RS)

CONTINUE TO BODICE:
Row 17: Ch 1 (as first sc), 55 (63, 71, 79, 87, 95, 103, 111)x sc across for total 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112) sc incl ch 1. (WS)
Row 18: Ch 2 (as first dc), 55 (63, 71, 79, 87, 95, 103, 111)x dc across for total 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112)dc incl ch 2. (RS)
Row 19: Ch 1 (as first sc), 55 (63, 71, 79, 87, 95, 103, 111)x sc across for total 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112) sc incl ch 1. (WS)
Rows 20 – 43: Repeat rows 18 & 19 alternating (ending with WS).

SHAPE ARMHOLE:
Row 1: Ch 2 (as first dc), [dc2tog] 2 times, dc across to last 5 stitches then [dc2tog] 2 times, dc in last; 4 stitches decreased, 52 (60, 68, 76, 84, 92, 100, 108) stitches remain (RS)

Row 2: Ch 1 (does NOT act as first sc), 52 (60, 68, 76, 84, 92, 100, 108)x sc across for total , 52 (60, 68, 76, 84, 92, 100, 108) sc 
Repeat Rows 1-2:  2 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) more times for total of 44 (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72) stitches remaining 

SHAPE NECK / MAKE FIRST STRAP:
Rows 1-2: Ch 1 (does NOT act as first sc), 44 (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72) x sc across for total 44 (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72) sc 

Row 3: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) hdc, 30 (34, 36, 40, 42, 46, 48, 52) sc across, 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10) hdc, turn.
Row 4: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) hdc, hdc2tog, hdc, TURN.

Row 5: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) hdc, hdc2tog TURN.

Rows 6 - 12 (12, 14, 16, 18, 18, 21, 24) *** OR TO DESIRED LENGTH*** : Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8)x hdc across, TURN. 

Fasten, leaving long tail for assembly (approx. 6 inches) 

CONTINUE SHAPING NECK / SECOND STRAP
Rejoin yarn at other side corner and work Rows 3-12 (12, 14, 16, 18, 18, 21, 24) *** OR TO DESIRED LENGTH***:  as for First Strap. 

BACK PANEL:
Work as for Front Panel through Row 2 of SHAPE NECK / MAKE STRAPS.
Fasten off back panel.

ASSEMBLY 
Marry your two panels with RS facing each other.  This is now inside out.

Using your stitch marker or fastener, pin sides of panels together at Row 1 beginning armhole shaping. Using mattress stitch method, attach the sides working from the bottom to the fastener on each side. After top is assembled 
TURN RIGHT SIDE OUT then
Using mattress stitch method, connect the straps on each side.
Weave in all ends. 

Sky Deck Cascading Knit Vest Free Knitting Pattern

The Sky Deck Cascading Vest Free Knitting Pattern is a wonderful beginner friendly pattern that can be made in any size to suit every style. The Sky Deck Cascading Vest Free Knitting Pattern was originally part of the 2019 Knitcrate Bonanza of Patterns and I am so excited to now be bringing it to you for free.

It features an incredibly soft DK yarn that was part of the 2019 September Knitcrate but you can use any DK you have on hand. Just be sure to block using wet blocking and I personally block this vest aggressively to get the most out of the drape and shape.

You can add a shawl pin to the front of The Sky Deck Cascading Vest to create a closed capelet look as well.

The Sky Deck Cascading Vest Free Knitting Pattern will give you a magnificent layer as the season change and is the knit sister to the Signal Cascading Vest Free Crochet Pattern.

Supply List:
Category #3 DK weight yarn, 600 (900, 1200, 1500, 1800) yd  
US 8 / 5 mm circular needles 40”
Place markers
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Stitch holder 
Fasteners or safety pins

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
K – knit
P – purl
BO – Bind Off
CO – cast on
st(s)- stitch (es)
sm – slip marker
RS – Right Side
WS – wrong side

Sizes: XS - M (L-XXL, 1X-2X, 3X-4X, 5X-6X)
To Fit Bust: 32-38 (40-44, 46-50, 52-56, 58-60)”
Finished Measurements:
Width: 43 (47, 52, 58, 62)”
Length: 18 (19, 19, 20, 20)”

GAUGE BLOCKED: 4” sq  =  20 sts  x 18 rows  in stockinette stitch
NOTES:  
This pattern is meant to be stitched loosely creating an “open” fabric for drape
It is suggested to use a circular needle - but this is stitched flat back & forth, do not join.

PATTERN
CO 90 (95, 95, 100, 100) sts. 

Set up Row (RS): K20 sts, pm, k28 (30, 32, 34, 36) sts, pm, knit to end.
Begin working in Stockinette St, and work until piece measures 14 (15, 17, 19.5, 21)” from CO edge, ending with a WS row.
Right Armhole
Next Row (RS): Knit to marker, sm, BO 28 (30, 32, 34, 36) sts, sm, knit to end.
Next Row (WS): Purl to marker, sm, CO 28 (30, 32, 34, 36) sts, sm, purl to end.
Back
Continue in Stockinette St until piece measures 15 (17, 18, 19, 20)” from Right Armhole, ending with a WS row.
Left Armhole
Next Row (RS): Knit to marker, sm, BO 28 (30, 32, 34, 36) sts, sm, knit to end.
Next Row (WS): Purl to marker, sm, CO 28 (30, 32, 34, 36) sts, sm, purl to end.
Front Left Panel
Continue in Stockinette St until piece measures 14 (15, 17, 19.5, 21)” from Left Armhole, or 43 (47, 52, 58, 62)” from CO.
BO all sts. Block and weave in all ends.

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Bayside Tank Top Free Crochet Pattern

The Bayside Tank Top Free Crochet Pattern may be one of my favorites ever. It is the kind of pattern that works up quickly, is great for all levels and creates the kind of garment I will wear over and over again. I have made several of these in a few colors.

The Bayside Tank Top Free Crochet Pattern has a hint of detail at the waist that magically creates the shape without having to do much shaping work in the stitching. This is the the beauty of the design and makes it a very beginner friendly pattern.

Supply List:
Category #4 worsted weight  cotton
Main Color  350 (375, 400, 425, 450, 475, 500, 525) yds
Contrast Color 75 (85, 95, 110, 125, 150, 175, 200) yds
Wool And The Gang Shiny Happy Cotton shown here in Size Small
Crochet Hook Size I-9 / 5.5 mm
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Fasteners or safety pins

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
fhdc – foundation half double crochet
ch – chain loop
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
hdc2tog – hdc 2 together
dc4tog – dc 4 together
dc3tog – dc 3 together
sp - space

Sizes: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)

Finished Measurements Bust: 36.5 (39.5, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 56.5)”

GAUGE: 4” square  =  11 sts  x 10 rows  in hdc stitch

NOTES: 
This pattern is written for Adult Woman Extra Small. (Size Small, Med, Large,1X, 2X, 3X, 4X in parentheses).
This top is intended to fit with up to several inches of positive ease.
This pattern is made in two panels, front & back and then the bottom “skirt” is added after bust assembly
Assembly calls for Mattress Stitch Method, if you do not know this you can whip stitch instead.
READ THROUGH PATTERN BEFORE BEGINNING
Block BEFORE assembly.

MAKE 2 PANELS IN MAIN COLOR:
Row 1: Fhdc x 50 (54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78), turn.
Rows 2 - 16: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 49 (53, 57, 61, 65, 69, 73, 77)x hdc across for total 50 (54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78) hdc incl ch 2.

Begin Shaping Armhole:
Row 17: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), [hdc2tog] 2 times, hdc across to last 4 stitches then [hdc2tog] 2 times, 4 stitches decreased, 46 (50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74) stitches remain.
Rows 18 - 19: Repeat Row 17, 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66) stitches remain.
Rows 20 – 27 (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), hdc across for total 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66) hdc incl ch 2.

Shape Neck & Make First Strap:
Row 28 (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 5 (6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16)x hdc, hdc2tog, hdc, TURN. Total 8 (9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19) hdc - incl ch 2.
Row 29 (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 7 (8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18)x hdc across, TURN. Total 8 (9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19) hdc - incl ch 2.
Row 30 (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 5 (6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16)x hdc, hdc2tog TURN. Total 7 (8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18) hdc - incl ch 2.
Row 31 (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), hdc2tog, 4 (5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15)x hdc, TURN. Total 6 (7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17) hdc - incl ch 2.
Rows 32 (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39) – 34 (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 5 (6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16)x hdc across, TURN. Total 6 (7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17) hdc - incl ch 2. each row.
Fasten, leaving long tail for assembly (approx. 6 inches)

Continue Shaping Neck & Make Second Strap:
Rejoin yarn at other side and work as for First Strap.

ASSEMBLY
Marry your two panels with one strap on each side and this will now be INSIDE OUT.
Using your stitch marker or fastener, pin sides of panels together at Row 17 beginning armhole shaping on each side.
Using long tail from bottom, and using mattress stitch method, join sides working from the bottom to the fastener on each side.
Again, using mattress stitch, connect the straps on each side.
After top is assembled TURN RIGHT SIDE OUT then:

CONTINUE WITH MAIN COLOR:
Rounds 1 -3 : Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 99 (107, 115, 123, 131, 139, 147, 155)x hdc around, sl st to top of ch 2, total 100 (108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 156) incl ch 2.

Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X Sizes only:
Rounds 4-6: Rounds 4-6: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 99 (107, 115, 123, 131, 139, 147, 155)x hdc around, sl st to top of ch 2, total 100 (108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 156) hdc incl ch 2.

Size 3X, 4X only:
Round 7: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 99 (107, 115, 123, 131, 139, 147, 155)x hdc around, sl st to top of ch 2, total 100 (108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 156) hdc incl ch 2.

WAIST:  
NOTE: There is no decrease because the pattern will naturally “cinch” by design
CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR
Round 1: : Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 99 (107, 115, 123, 131, 139, 147, 155) hdc around, sl st to top of ch 2, total 100 (108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 156) hdc incl ch 2.
Round 2: Ch 3 (acts as first dc), dc3tog in next 3 sts, Ch 5 *dc4tog in next 4 sts, ch 5* repeat * to * around to first ch 3, then end with ch 2, dc into dc4tog where the row began.
Round 3: * Ch 5, sc into third ch of next ch 5 group * repeat * to * around then end with ch 3 then dc into ch 1 that began round.
Round 4: Ch 2 (acts as dc), dc in same, [4x dc into third ch of next ch 5 group] all the way around then 2x dc into same sp as starting ch 2, sl st to ch 2 to complete round.
Round 5: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 99 (107, 115, 123, 131, 139, 147, 155)x hdc in each dc around, sl st to top of ch 2, total 100 (108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 155) hdc incl ch 2.

BOTTOM / HIP INCREASE:
CHANGE  TO MAIN COLOR AND BEGIN HIP INCREASE:
Round 1: : Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 99 (107, 115, 123, 131, 139, 147, 155)x hdc around, sl st to top of ch 2, total 100 (108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 156) hdc incl ch 2
Round 2: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 48 (52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76)x hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 48 (52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76)x hdc, 2 hdc in last hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, total 104 (112, 120, 128, 136, 144, 152, 160) hdc incl ch 2.
Round 3: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 50 (54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78)x hdc, 2 hdc in each of next 2 hdc, 50 (54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78)x hdc, 2 hdc in last hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, total 108 (116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 156, 164) hdc incl ch 2.
Round 4-10 Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 107 (115, 123, 131, 139, 147, 155, 163)x hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 108 (116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 156, 164) hdc incl ch 2.

FINISHING & TRIM:
NECK EDGING:
Attach MAIN color at back center of neckline , Then:
Ch 1, sc across working 1 sc in each hdc and 2 sc in each ch-2, sc in each hdc across the front neckline, sc in each hdc up the second strap and 2 sc in each ch-2, sc in each hdc across back neckline, sl st to beg ch 1. 

CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR
Ch 1, sc around neckline and sl st to ch 1 to join and complete. 
Fasten off.

ARM EDGING:
Attach MAIN color at back where strap begins , Then:
Ch 1, sc up the strap and around each armhole placing 1 sc in each hdc and 2 sc in each ch-2.

CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR
Ch 1, sc around armhole and sl st to ch 1 to join and complete. 
Fasten off.
Repeat on other side.
Weave in all ends.

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