Easy Checkered Vest Baby – Crochet

✅📹 This pattern includes detailed step-by-step video guides – crochet every step in the pattern together with us! The Easy Checkered Vest Baby is ideal for anyone who wants to learn how to crochet with two colours. The vest is crocheted using simple techniques in an easy, chequered pattern, made by alternating between using a base colour and a contrast colour. It is crocheted from the top down in treble crochet stitches and finished with ribbed edges along the bottom, armholes and neckline, giving the vest a nice finish. This pattern uses UK crochet terminology. You can read about what you can expect in our patterns here You can read about our videoguides here Sizes: 0–3 months (3–6 months) 6–9 months (9–12 months) 1–2 years. Measurements: Circumference: 42 (52) 58 (63) 68 cm Length: 25 (26) 27 (30) 34 cm Gauge: 19 stitches x 9 rows in treble crochet = 10 x 10 cm. Recommended hook size: 4 mm and 3.5 mm Yarn alternative 1: 1 strand of Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino XL (50g=110m). You will need: 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 balls in the base colour and 1 (2) 2 (2) 2 balls in the contrast colour. Yarn alternative 2: 1 strand of Hobbii Happy Place (100g=250m). You will need: 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 balls in the base colour and 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 balls in the contrast colour. Yarn alternative 3: 1 strand of Drops Lima (50g=100m). You will need: 2 (2) 3 (3) 4 balls in the base colour and 2 (2) 2 (2) 3 balls in the contrast colour. Yarn alternative 4: 1 strand of Sandnes Double Sunday (50g=108m). You will need: 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 balls in the base colour and 1 (2) 2 (2) 2 balls in the contrast colour. Yarn shown in the photo: Crocheted in Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino XL in colour 49 and 113 Difficulty: ★★ ★ 3 – which corresponds to almost easy. You can read about our classification of difficulties here Not Just a Pattern: When you purchase this pattern, you get much more than just the written instructions You'll also get direct access to step-by-step video tutorials where we crochet the entire bag together with you from start to finish. This means you can always see exactly what to do next and return to the videos whenever you need a little extra guidance. Watch an example of the video tutorials here 🎥