{"id":3331,"date":"2025-06-27T04:14:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T04:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/diycrochets.com\/?p=3331"},"modified":"2025-06-27T04:14:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T04:14:03","slug":"crochet-checkerboard-sweater-vest-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/?p=3331","title":{"rendered":"Crochet Checkerboard Sweater Vest Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The checkerboard sweater vest is a trendy, eye-catching garment that\u2019s surprisingly simple to make with basic crochet skills. Built from two panels and alternating colored squares, this vest is perfect for layering in any season. Whether you go for bold colors or soft neutrals, the checkerboard pattern adds a modern, playful twist to a classic piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Diseno-sin-titulo-2022-06-29T101155.978.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Diseno-sin-titulo-2022-06-29T101155.978.jpg 900w, https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Diseno-sin-titulo-2022-06-29T101155.978-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Diseno-sin-titulo-2022-06-29T101155.978-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udce6 <strong>Materials Needed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Worsted weight yarn in <strong>two contrasting colors<\/strong> (Color A and Color B)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Approx. 400\u2013600 yards total (depending on size)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5.0 mm crochet hook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yarn needle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stitch markers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measuring tape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Crochet-Checkerboard-Sweater-Vest-Tutorial-683x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3333\" style=\"width:735px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Crochet-Checkerboard-Sweater-Vest-Tutorial-683x1024-1.jpg 683w, https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Crochet-Checkerboard-Sweater-Vest-Tutorial-683x1024-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcd0 <strong>Step-by-Step Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Decide Size and Square Dimensions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each checker square will be about <strong>4&#8243; x 4&#8243;<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a standard adult size vest:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Width (chest):<\/strong> 6 squares across = 24&#8243;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 6\u20137 squares = 24\u201328&#8243;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll make <strong>two panels<\/strong>: front and back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Make the Squares<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Using Color A<\/strong>, chain 14 (adjust if you want a slightly bigger or smaller square).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Row 1: SC in second chain from hook and across. (13 SC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Row 2: Ch 1, turn, SC across.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat until the square is a perfect 4&#8243; height (around 13 rows).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fasten off and weave in ends.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udfe9 <strong>Repeat<\/strong> and alternate colors to create a checker pattern.<br>You\u2019ll need about <strong>12 squares per panel (3 across x 4 down)<\/strong> \u2014 adjust for your size.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Join Squares into Panels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Arrange your squares<\/strong> in alternating colors (like a checkerboard).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>single crochet or whip stitch<\/strong> to seam squares together row by row.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then seam the rows together vertically to complete one panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat for the second panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Assemble the Vest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lay the <strong>front and back panels<\/strong> flat, right sides facing in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sew the shoulder seams<\/strong>, leaving an opening for the neck (approx. 6\u20138\u201d wide).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sew the side seams<\/strong>, leaving 6\u20138\u201d for armholes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Add Ribbed Trim (Optional but Recommended)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Neckline, armholes, and bottom edge<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join yarn and crochet 1\u20132 rows of <strong>SC or HDC<\/strong> around.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a ribbed look, use <strong>front and back post double crochet (FPDC\/BPDC)<\/strong> in rounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 <strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And there you have it \u2014 a bold, modern <strong>Crochet Checkerboard Sweater Vest<\/strong> made from simple squares! This project is perfect for experimenting with color and learning how to join motifs. Whether you pair it with jeans, skirts, or layer it over a turtleneck, your handmade vest will be a stylish statement all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Images and pattern courtesy of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hayhaycrochet.com\/crochet-patterns\/sweater-vests\/crochet-checkerboard-sweater-vest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hay Hay Crochet<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Crochet Checkerboard Sweater Vest Tutorial | Hayhay Crochet\" width=\"735\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ay2Qtrq84O0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The checkerboard sweater vest is a trendy, eye-catching garment that\u2019s surprisingly simple to make with basic crochet skills. 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