My name is Sarah and I am the designer and maker behind No Hooks Given. I am so excited about my first appearance on The Hook Nook today with my brand new Crochet Suma Vest Pattern.
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I first saw crochet when I was 9 from my mom. She was so artistic and did so many things like painting, cooking, crocheting, and sewing. She made me clothes and taught me so many useful practical skills that I use in my everyday life. I really got into crochet when I was 15 because I wanted to make some accessories for my friends and it turned into a little side business. As life became more difficult with my family as they suffered from alcoholism and substance abuse, I turned to my craft to keep my busy in the evenings. When I lost my mom at 18, I feel into a world of confusion and sadness. Fast forward almost 10 years and I have learned so much in my journey of life. I wouldn't be where I am without my craft. There is so much in life that we have to challenge and figure out. My craft reminds me daily that with trial and error we can accomplish and overcome anything.
Each of my projects are inspired from wanting to learn new stitches, new skills, and while creating to see new designs that pop in my head. I am a Fall/Winter girl at heart but in the Summer months I still like to wear accessories and light layers. I am not too much of a shopper and always am indecisive. Being able to create my own clothing has been a huge push for be to continue to design garments and once you add in sentimental gorgeous yarn, I can't help but love this craft even more.
I used some hand-dyed cotton wool in a soft coral color from my wonderful local friend Becky Fetterley from Thistle & Hart. She dyed me up this custom color way when I told her I was going to be a guest designer on The Hook Nook. It's a sock weight 1 yarn but the lace backing makes the Suma Vest a breeze to work up. The Suma Vest is worked from the bottom up and split into panels for an easy assemble. The only seaming is along the top to connect the panels together. The Suma Vest is light enough to wear over a tank top to run errands even in 90 and up weather. The lace detail is so dainty that it makes it perfect to pair with a dress to attend a Summer Wedding. It's a practical accessory that can pair with almost any outfit for any occasion. Please share you progress photos, follow, and tag me @nohooksgiven on Instagram. I can't wait to see your projects.
Supply List
530, 602, 674, 746, (938, 1010, 1082, 1154) yards of super fine weight 1 yarn
I used Thistle & Hart Fiber Co 50/50 cotton wool in color way Summer Coral
3.5 mm hook or size needed to obtain gauge
2 Stitch Markers
Scissors
Yarn needle
Measuring tape
Blocking mat
T-pins
Keys
FDC - Foundation Double Crochet
DC - Double Crochet
SC - Single Crochet
3SCTOG - 3 Single Crochet Together
2DCTOG - 2 Double Crochet Together
CH - Chain
ST(S) - Stitch(es)
M - Marker
REP - Repeat
SFAN - Small Fan: 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in on ST
LFAN - Large Fan: 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in one ST
SP - Space
Sizes
S, M, L, XL, (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Open style Vest. Pick your size by going by your bust size.
S - 32-34 inches
M - 36-38 inches
L - 40-42 inches
XL - 44-46 inches
2XL - 48-50 inches
3XL - 52-54 inches
4XL - 56-58 inches
5XL - 60-62 inches
S, M, L, XL Length is 26.5 inches, Armhole is 12 inches
XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL Length is 29 inches, Armhole is 14.5 inches
Gauge
Swatch is blocked: Using the 3.5 mm hook, 20 DC STS by 11 Rows = 4-inch by 4-inch square
Notes
CH 2 and CH 3 count as a DC.
The Suma Vest is worked from the bottom up working both front panels and the back panel all at once until the armhole opening. Panels will then be worked separately and will be noted in pattern with a double slash “//“ to indicate when the back panel is. It will look like this Front Panel / Back Panel / Front Panel.
The Front Panels are longer than the Back Panels to make up for the shoulders
Example of the row will look like this: Row 4:CH 2, DC in next ST and until M, DC in M and move it up. / 2DCTOG, CH 5, skip CH ARC, 1 DC in next SC, CH 5, skip CH ARC, *3DCTOG, CH 5, skip CH ARC, 1 DC in next SC, CH 5, skip CH ARC, REP from * until 2 STS left, 2DCTOG. / DC in each ST until end of row, moving up M, turn.
There is a chart to follow along for the lace portion of the back pane as well as written instructionsl.
This vest follows along sizes in the order of S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL).
This is an open style vest that does not close in the front and is meant to be worn for a lightweight accessory no matter the season.
This vest has no right or wrong side making it easy for left or right handers.
If you have any questions, you can email me at sarahmlarrieu@gmail.com.
Pattern
Row 1: FDC 141 (161, 181, 201, 221, 241, 261, 281) STS, turn.
Place M on STS 30/111 (35/126, 40/141, 45/156, 50/171, 55/186, 60/201, 65/216)
Leaving 81 (91, 101, 111, 121, 131, 141, 151) STS in-between M’s, this will be your back panel.
Front panels will be 30 (35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65) STS each.
Rows 2 – 32 follow written instructions or ST chart on below: Front Panel / Chart A / Front Panel.
Row 2: CH 2, DC in next ST and until M, DC in M and move it up. / 2 DC in 1stST, CH 5, skip 4 STS, 1 SC in next ST, CH 5, skip 4 STS, *3 DC in next ST, CH 5, skip 4 STS, 1 SC in next ST, CH 5, skip 4 STS, REP from * until 1 ST left. 2 DC in last ST. / DC in each ST until end of row, moving up M, turn.
Row 3:CH 2, DC in next ST and until M, DC in M and move it up. / 1 DC in next 2 STS, CH 5, skip next CH ARC, 1 SC in next SC, CH 5, skip next CH ARC, *1 DC in next 3 DC, CH 5, skip next CH ARC, 1 SC in next SC, CH 5, skip next CH ARC, REP from * until 2 STS left, 1 DC in next 2 STS. / DC in each ST until end of row, moving up M, turn.
Row 4:CH 2, DC in next ST and until M, DC in M and move it up. / 2DCTOG, CH 5, skip CH ARC, 1 DC in next SC, CH 5, skip CH ARC, *3DCTOG, CH 5, skip CH ARC, 1 DC in next SC, CH 5, skip CH ARC, REP from * until 2 STS left, 2DCTOG. / DC in each ST until end of row, moving up M, turn.
Row 5:CH 1, SC in next ST and until M, SC in M and move it up. / SC in next ST, *CH 5, skip CH ARC, 3 DC in next DC, CH 5, skip CH ARC, 1 SC in next DC, REP from * until you reach M. / SC in each ST until end of row, moving up M, turn.
Row 6:CH 1, SC in next ST and until M, SC in M and move it up. / SC in next ST, *CH 5, skip CH ARC, 1 DC in next 3 DC STS, CH 5, skip CH ARC, 1 SC in next SC, REP from * until you reach M. / SC in each ST until end of row, moving up M, turn.
Row 7:CH 2, DC in next ST and until M, DC in M and move it up. / DC in next ST, *CH 5, skip CH ARC, 3DCTOG, CH 5, skip CH ARC, 1 DC in next SC, REP from * until you reach M. / DC in each ST until end of row, moving up M, turn.
Row 8:CH 2, DC in next ST and until M, DC in M and move it up. / 2 DC in 1stST, CH 5, skip CH ARC, 1 SC in next ST, CH 5, skip CH ARC, *3 DC in next ST, CH 5, skip CH ARC, 1 SC in next ST, CH 5, skip CH ARC, REP from * until 1 ST left. 2 DC in last ST. / DC in each ST until end of row, moving up M, turn.
Rows 9 – 32: REP Rows 3 – 8.
Front Panel
Starting ST count 30 (35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65) STS.
Row 33: CH 2, DC in next ST and until you have 4 STS left. 2DCTOG, DC in last 2 STS. We will no longer need the M when you DC in last ST of the row, turn. 29 (34, 39, 44, 49, 54, 59, 64) STS.
Row 34:CH 2, DC in next ST and until end of row, turn. 29 (34, 39, 44, 49, 54, 59, 64) STS.
Rows 35 – 36: CH 1, SC in 1stST and until end or row, turn. 29 (34, 39, 44, 49, 54, 59, 64) STS.
Row 37:CH 2, DC in next ST and until you have 4 STS left. 2DCTOG, DC in last 2 STS, turn. 28 (33, 38, 43, 48, 53, 58, 63) STS.
Row 38:CH 2, DC in next ST and until end of row, turn. 28 (33, 38, 43, 48, 53, 58, 63) STS.
Rows 39– 40:REP Rows 37 – 38. 27 (32, 37, 42, 47, 52, 57, 62) STS.
Rows 41 – 42: CH 1, SC in 1stST and until end or row, turn. 27 (32, 37, 42, 47, 52, 57, 62) STS.
Rows 43 – 46:REP Row 37. At the end of Row 46 you will have 23 (28, 33, 38, 43, 48, 53, 58) STS.
Rows 47 – 48: CH 1, SC in 1stST and until end or row, turn. 23 (28, 33, 38, 43, 48, 53, 58) STS.
Row 49:CH 2, DC in next ST and until end of row, turn. 23 (28, 33, 38, 43, 48, 53, 58) STS.
Row 50:CH 2, DC in next ST and until you have 4 STS left. 2DCTOG, DC in last 2 STS, turn. 22 (27, 32, 37, 42, 47, 52, 57) STS.
Rows 51 – 52:REP Rows 49 – 50. 21 (26, 31, 36, 41, 46, 51, 56) STS.
Rows 53 – 54: CH 1, SC in 1stST and until end or row, turn. 21 (26, 31, 36, 41, 46, 51, 56) STS.
Rows 55 – 58: REP Rows 49 – 52. Will end with 19 (24, 29, 34, 39, 44, 49, 54) STS.
Rows 59 – 60: CH 1, SC in 1stST and until end or row, turn. 19 (24, 29, 34, 39, 44, 49, 54) STS.
Row 61: CH 2, DC in next ST, DC2TOG, DC until end of row, turn. 18 (23, 28, 33, 38, 41, 48, 53) STS.
Row 62: CH 2, DC in next ST and until you have 4 STS left. 2DCTOG, DC in last 2 STS, turn. 17 (22, 27, 32, 37, 42, 47, 52) STS.
Rows 63 – 64: REP Rows 61 – 62. Will end with 15 (20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50) STS.
Rows 65 – 66:CH 1, SC in 1stST and until end or row, turn. 15 (20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50) STS.
Rows 67 – 70:REP Rows 61 – 62 twice. Will end with 11 (16, 21, 26, 31, 36, 41, 46) STS.
Sizes S – XL, fasten off 9-inch tail to connect front panel to back panel later.
Follow along for sizes 2XL – 5XL.
Rows 71 – 72:CH 1, SC in 1stST and until end or row, turn. X (X, X, X, 31, 36, 41, 46) STS.
Rows 73 – 76:REP Rows 61 – 62 twice. Will end with X (X, X, X, 27, 32, 37, 42) STS.
Sizes 2XL – 5XL, fasten off 9-inch tail to connect front panel to back panel later.
Back Panel
Connect yarn left of the first panel you worked for right handers and right for left handers.
Starting ST count 81 (91, 101, 111, 121, 131, 141, 151) STS.
Row 33: (Note This is Row 3 in the Chart) CH 2, DC in same ST, CH 5, skip next CH ARC, 1 SC in next SC, CH 5, skip next CH ARC, *1 DC in next 3 DC, CH 5, skip next CH ARC, 1 SC in next SC, CH 5, skip next CH ARC, REP from * until 2 STS left, 1 DC in next 2 STS, turn.
Row 34: (Note this is Row 4 in the Chart)CH 2, DC in next ST, CH 5, skip CH ARC, 1 DC in next SC, CH 5, skip CH ARC, *3DCTOG, CH 5, skip CH ARC, 1 DC in next SC, CH 5, skip CH ARC, REP from * until 2 STS left, 2DCTOG, turn.
Row 35: (Note this is Row 5 in the Chart)CH 1, SC in 1stST, *CH 5, skip CH ARC, 3 DC in next DC, CH 5, skip CH ARC, 1 SC in next DC, REP from * until end of row, turn.
Row 36: (Note this is Row 6 in the Chart)CH 1, SC in 1stST, *CH 5, skip CH ARC, 1 DC in next 3 DC STS, CH 5, skip CH ARC, 1 SC in next SC, REP from * until you reach end of row, turn.
Row 37: (Note this is Row 7 in the Chart)CH 2, *CH 5, skip CH ARC, 3DCTOG, CH 5, skip CH ARC, 1 DC in next SC, REP from * until end of row, turn.
Row 38: (Note this is Row 8 in the Chart)CH 2, DC in 1stST, CH 5, skip CH ARC, 1 SC in next ST, CH 5, skip CH ARC, *3 DC in next ST, CH 5, skip CH ARC, 1 SC in next ST, CH 5, skip CH ARC, REP from * until 1 ST left. 2 DC in last ST, turn.
Rows 39 – 44: REP Rows 33-38.
Rows 45 – 47: REP Rows 33-35.
Row 48: CH 1, SC in 1stST, *4 SC in CH ARC, 3SCTOG over next 3 DC, 4 SC in CH ARC, 1 SC in SC ST, REP from * until end of row, turn. 81 (91, 101, 111, 121, 131, 141, 151) STS.
Row 49: CH 2, DC in next ST, 2DCTOG, DC in next 2 STS, 2DCTOG, DC until you have 8 STS left, 2DCTOG, DC in next 2 STS, 2DCTOG, DC in last 2 STS, turn. 77 (87, 97, 107, 117, 127, 137, 147) STS. 4 decreases per row.
Rows 50 – 52: REP Row 49. At the end of 52, there will be 65 (75, 85, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135) STS. 4 decreases per row.
Rows 53 – 54: CH 1, SC in 1stST and until end or row, turn. 65 (75, 85, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135) STS.
Rows 55 – 58: CH 2, DC in next ST, 2DCTOG, DC in next 2 STS, 2DCTOG, DC until you have 8 STS left, 2DCTOG, DC in next 2 STS, 2DCTOG, DC in last 2 STS, turn. 49 (59, 69, 79, 89, 99, 109,119) STS. 4 decreases per row.
Rows 59 – 60: CH 1, SC in 1stST and until end or row, turn. 49 (59, 69, 79, 89, 99, 109,119) STS.
Rows 61 – 62: CH 2, DC in next ST, 2DCTOG, DC in next 2 STS, 2DCTOG, DC until you have 8 STS left, 2DCTOG, DC in next 2 STS, 2DCTOG, DC in last 2 STS, turn. 41 (51, 61, 71, 81, 91, 101, 111) STS. 4 decreases per row.
Sizes S – XL, fasten off 4-inch tail to connect front panel to back panel later.
Follow along for sizes 2XL – 5XL.
Row 63 – 64: REP Rows 61 – 62. X (X, X, X, 73, 83, 93, 103) STS. 4 decreases per row.
Rows 65 – 66: CH 1, SC in 1stST and until end or row, turn. X (X, X, X, 73, 83, 93, 103) STS
Sizes 2XL – 5XL, fasten off with a 4-inch tail for weaving in.
Second Front Panel
Join yarn on M on the other front panel. We will no longer need this M.
Starting ST count 30 (35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65) STS.
Row 33: CH 2, DC in next ST, 2DCTOG, DC until end of row, turn. 29 (34, 39, 44, 49, 54, 59, 64) STS.
Row 34:CH 2, DC in next ST and until end of row, turn. 29 (34, 39, 44, 49, 54, 59, 64) STS.
Rows 35 – 36: CH 1, SC in 1stST and until end or row, turn. 29 (34, 39, 44, 49, 54, 59, 64) STS.
Row 37:CH 2, DC in next ST, 2DCTOG, DC until end of row, turn. 28 (33, 38, 43, 48, 53, 58, 63) STS.
Row 38:CH 2, DC in next ST and until end of row, turn. 28 (33, 38, 43, 48, 53, 58, 63) STS.
Rows 39 – 40: REP Rows 37 – 38. 27 (32, 37, 42, 47, 52, 57, 62) STS.
Rows 41 – 42: CH 1, SC in 1stST and until end or row, turn. 27 (32, 37, 42, 47, 52, 57, 62) STS.
Rows 43 – 46: CH 2, DC in next ST and until you have 4 STS left. 2DCTOG, DC in last 2 STS, turn. At the end of Row 46 you will have 23 (28, 33, 38, 43, 48, 53, 58) STS.
Rows 47 – 48: CH 1, SC in 1stST and until end or row, turn. 23 (28, 33, 38, 43, 48, 53, 58) STS.
Row 49:CH 2, DC in next ST and until end of row, turn. 23 (28, 33, 38, 43, 48, 53, 58) STS.
Row 50:CH 2, DC in next ST, 2DCTOG, DC until end of row, turn. 22 (27, 32, 37, 42, 47, 52, 57) STS.
Rows 51 – 52:REP Rows 49 – 50. 21 (26, 31, 36, 41, 46, 51, 56) STS.
Rows 53 – 54: CH 1, SC in 1stST and until end or row, turn. 21 (26, 31, 36, 41, 46, 51, 56) STS.
Rows 55 – 58: REP Rows 49 – 50 twice. Will end with 19 (24, 29, 34, 39, 44, 49, 54) STS.
Rows 59 – 60: CH 1, SC in 1stST and until end or row, turn. 19 (24, 29, 34, 39, 44, 49, 54) STS.
Row 61: CH 2, DC in next ST and until you have 4 STS left. 2DCTOG, DC in last 2 STS, turn. 18 (23, 28, 33, 38, 41, 48, 53) STS.
Row 62: CH 2, DC in next ST, 2DCTOG, DC until end of row, turn. 17 (22, 27, 32, 37, 42, 47, 52) STS.
Rows 63 – 64: REP Rows 61 – 62. Will end with 15 (20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50) STS.
Rows 65 – 66:CH 1, SC in 1stST and until end or row, turn. 15 (20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50) STS.
Rows 67 – 70:REP Row 61 – 62 twice. Will end with 11 (16, 21, 26, 31, 36, 41, 46) STS.
Sizes S – XL fasten off 9-inch tail to connect front panel to back panel later.
Follow along for sizes 2XL – 5XL.
Rows 71 – 72:CH 1, SC in 1stST and until end or row, turn. X (X, X, X, 31, 36, 41, 46) STS.
Rows 73 – 76:REP Rows 61 – 62 twice. Will end with X (X, X, X, 27, 32, 37, 42) STS.
Sizes 2XL – 5XL fasten off 9-inch tail to connect front panel to back panel later.
Turn Suma Vest upside down. We will now crochet off the FDC we did at the beginning.
Connect yarn at beginning of the Row.
Row 1: SC in each ST across, turn. 141 (161, 181, 201, 221, 241, 261, 281) STS
Row 2: CH 2, DC in next ST and each ST across, turn. 141 (161, 181, 201, 221, 241, 261, 281) STS
Row 3: CH 1, SC in 1stST, and next 2 STS, CH 2, skip 2 STS, SFAN, CH 2, skip 2 STS, *1 SC in next 5 STS, CH 2, skip 2 STS, SFAN, CH 2, skip 2 STS, REP from * until 3 STS left. 1 SC in last 3 STS.
Row 4: CH 1, SC in 1stST and next ST, CH 3, skip next ST, LFAN in CH 2 SP of SFAN, CH 3, skip next ST, *1 SC in next 3 STS, CH 3, skip next ST LFAN in CH 2 SP of SFAN, CH 3, REP from * until 3 STS left, skip next ST, 1 SC in last 2 STS.
Fasten off with a 4-inch tail.
Finishing
Turn your Suma Vest inside out with the front panels and the back panel are facing each other. Use the Whip ST to join the panels together.
Weave in all ends and block vest by doing a wet block, blocking mats, and t-pins to make the points for the bottom.
I hope you enjoy creating and wearing your Suma Vest! I loved every minute of designing this piece and can't stop wearing it! If you like this pattern check out my patterns in my Ravelry shop, on Love Crafts, and my blog Nohooksgiven. I'd love to see your finished vest so tag me @nohooksgiven on Instagram and use the #nhgcrafts as well. I can't wait to see your wips.
