Do you love the festive season and all the excitement it brings? Are you a crochet enthusiast looking to add a touch of creativity to a wardrobe? Then this pattern is for you! Imagine twirling around in a statement-making, fun vest that is sure to catch everyone’s eye. With the Kid’s Firecracker Vest Crochet Pattern, they can do just that – add a burst of color and celebration to their summertime outfits. This pattern is perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, and in this article, we’ll dive into the details of creating this stunning piece. Get ready to light up the room with your crochet skills!
For this vest I used one of my favorite cotton yarn, I Love This Cotton from Hobby Lobby. It’s a lightweight and soft cotton that is perfect for summer garments. This cute, cropped vest uses the Harlequin stitch to create the “fireworks” look. Along with the fringe, it makes up the perfect, festive summer accessory!
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Kid’s Firecracker Vest Crochet Pattern
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Materials
Worsted weight cotton yarn in 3 colors (I used I Love the Cotton in White, Dark Denim, and Burnt Sienna)
H/5.0 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors
Level
intermediate
Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
dc3tog – double crochet 3 together
dc6tog – double crochet 6 together
hdc – half double crochet
· written in US terms
· ch 3 counts as dc
· Harlequin Stitch Video Tutorial
· How to Add Fringe Video Tutorial
· This vest is made with 3 pieces (1 back and 2 front) sewn together
· Change colors every 2 rows starting at row 2
· Gauge: 1 harlequin stitch repeat x 4 rows = 2″ x 2″
Sizes:
(2, 4, 6) (8, 10, 12) – The pattern is written in these sizes consecutively. Example, when the pattern gives the end of row count ((30, 30, 36) (36, 42, 42) dc) the 30 is for 2, 30 is 4, 36 is 6, 36 is 8, 42 is 10, 42 is 12.
This vest is a close fit with little to no positive ease.
Approx Finished Size:
Chest: 2 (20”) 4 (22”) 6 (24”) 8 (26”) 10 (28”) 12 (30”)
Length: 2 (8”) 4 (9.5”) 6 (11”) 8 (11”) 10 (12.5”) 12 (12.5”)
Armhole Width: 2 (4.5”) 4 (4.5”) 6 (5”) 8 (5”) 10 (6.5”) 12 (6.5”)
Size 12 pictured.
FIRECRACKER VEST CROCHET PATTERN
BACK
ch (41, 41, 49) (49, 57, 57) (starting ch must be a mult of 8 + 1)
Row 1: work (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all in the 5th ch from the hook, skip 3 chs, sc in the next, *skip 3 chs, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all in next, skip 3 chs, sc in next* repeat from * to * across ((30, 30, 36) (36, 42, 42) dc)
Row 2: ch 3, turn, skip first sc, dc3tog over next 3 dc, *ch 7, skip ch 1, dc6tog over next 6 dc (skipping the sc in the middle)* repeat from * to * across to last 4 stitches, ch 7, dc3tog over last 3 dc, dc in turning ch ((4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6) dc6tog, 2 dc3tog)
Row 3: ch 3, turn, 3 dc in first hole created by the dc3tog from previous row, *sc in the ch 1 space from row below previous row (working around and enclosing ch 7), (3dc, ch 1, 3dc) in hole created from dc6tog from previous row* repeat from * to * across to last 2 stitches, 3 dc in last hole created from dc3tog from previous row, dc in turning ch ((30, 30, 36) (36, 42, 42) dc)
Row 4: ch 4, turn, skip first dc, *dc6tog over next 6 dc (skipping the sc in the middle), ch 7, skip ch 1* repeat from * to * across to last stitch, ch 3, sc in turning ch ((5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7) dc3tog)
Row 5: ch 1, turn, skip first sc and ch 3, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all in hole created from dc6tog from previous row, *sc in the ch 1 space from row below previous row (working around and enclosing ch 7), (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all in hole created from dc6tog from previous row* repeat from * to * across to last stitch, sc in first ch of the turning ch ((30, 30, 36) (36, 42, 42) dc)
Row 6 – Row (16, 16, 20) (20, 24, 24): repeat rows 2 – 5 ending with a row 4 repeat
Do not fasten off.
Do not change colors for remainder.
Row (17, 17, 21) (21, 25, 25): ch 1, turn, sc in sc, sc in ch-3, sc in dc6tog, *5 sc in ch-7 space, sc in dc6tog* repeat from * to * 1 more time for sizes 2 & 4, 2 more times for sizes 6 – 12 ((15, 15, 21) (21, 21, 21) sc)
Row 26 (18, 18, 22) (22, 26, 26): ch 1, turn, hdc in each stitch across ((15, 15, 21) (21, 21, 21) hdc)
Size 2, 6, 10 – Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing.
Size 4, 8, 12 – ch 1, turn, hdc in each stitch across
Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing.
Join with same color yarn to other side
Row 1: ch 1, sc in sc, sc inch-1 space, sc in next, *2 sc in ch-3 space, sc in sc, 2 sc in ch-3 space, sc in next* repeat from * to * 1 more time for sizes 2 & 4, 2 more times for sizes 6 – 12 ((15, 15, 21) (21, 21, 21) sc)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, hdc in each stitch across ((15, 15, 21) (21, 21, 21) hdc)
Size 2, 6, 10 – Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing.
Size 4, 8, 12 – ch 1, turn, hdc in each stitch across
Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing.
FRONT (make 2)
ch (41, 41, 49) (49, 57, 57)
Row 1: work (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all in the 5th ch from the hook, skip 3 chs, sc in the next, *skip 3 chs, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all in next, skip 3 chs, sc in next* repeat from * to * across ((30, 30, 36) (36, 42, 42) dc)
Row 2: ch 3, turn, skip first sc, dc3tog over next 3 dc, *ch 7, skip ch 1, dc6tog over next 6 dc (skipping the sc in the middle)* repeat from * to * across to last 4 stitches, ch 7, dc3tog over last 3 dc, dc in turning ch ((4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6) dc6tog, 2 dc3tog)
Row 3: ch 3, turn, 3 dc in first hole created by the dc3tog from previous row, *sc in the ch 1 space from row below previous row (working around and enclosing ch 7), (3dc, ch 1, 3dc) in hole created from dc6tog from previous row* repeat from * to * across to last 2 stitches, 3 dc in last hole created from dc3tog from previous row, dc in turning ch (((30, 30, 36) (36, 42, 42) dc)
Row 4: ch 4, turn, skip first dc, *dc6tog over next 6 dc (skipping the sc in the middle), ch 7, skip ch 1* repeat from * to * across to last stitch, ch 3, sc in turning ch ((5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7) dc3tog)
Row 5: ch 1, turn, skip first sc and ch 3, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all in hole created from dc6tog from previous row, *sc in the ch 1 space from row below previous row (working around and enclosing ch 7), (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all in hole created from dc6tog from previous row* repeat from * to * across to last stitch, sc in first ch of the turning ch ((30, 30, 36) (36, 42, 42) dc)
For sizes 2 – 4: skip rows 6 – 8
For sizes 6 – 12: Continue below
Row 6 – 8: repeat rows 2 – 4
Do not fasten off.
Do not change colors for remainder.
Row (6, 6, 9) (9, 9, 9): ch 1, turn, sc in sc, sc in ch-3, sc in dc6tog, *5 sc in ch-7 space, sc in dc6tog* repeat from * to * 1 more time for sizes 2 & 4, 2 more times for sizes 6 – 12 ((15, 15, 21) (21, 21, 21) sc)
Row (7, 7, 10) (10, 10, 10): ch 1, turn, hdc in each stitch across (21 hdc)
Row (8, 8, 11) (11, 11, 11): ch 1, turn, hdc in each stitch across (21 hdc)
Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing.
Join same color yarn to other side
Row 1: ch 1, sc in sc, sc inch-1 space, sc in next, *2 sc in ch-3 space, sc in sc, 2 sc in ch-3 space, sc in next* repeat from * to * 1 more time for sizes 2 & 4, 2 more times for sizes 6 – 12 ((15, 15, 21) (21, 21, 21) sc)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, hdc in each stitch across ((15, 15, 21) (21, 21, 21) sc)
Size 2, 6, 10 – Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing.
Size 4, 8, 12 – ch 1, turn, hdc in each stitch across
Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing.
SEWING
Lay the two front pieces on top of the back. Lining up the hdc rows along the sides.
Use the long end to whip stitch the panels together across the shoulders and across each side.
Weave in the ends. Turn right side out.
COLLAR
Join yarn to bottom left corner.
Row 1: ch 1, sc in each stitch across to top of collar, sc across the top, sc in each stitch down to opposite corner
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch
FRINGE
Add three 24” pieces of fringe to the end of each color change.
Trim to your liking.
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