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Corner To Corner Vest Pattern

Corner To Corner Vest Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Casual Chic

Relaxed style with a modern twist, perfect for everyday wear while maintaining that handcrafted uniqueness.

About This Corner To Corner Vest Pattern

This pattern creates a corner-to-corner (C2C) V-neck vest worked in DK weight yarn using alternating colors to create a checked texture. The vest is made in three pieces — two front panels and a single back panel — then seamed together and finished with ribbing and a neat V-neck. The pattern includes charts and full row-by-row instructions for S/M, L/XL and 2X/3X sizes.

Corner To Corner Vest Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You can customize colors, add a contrasting rib, or adjust length and fit by following the charts or changing yarn weight. A video tutorial is available to help with the C2C technique and color changes.

Why You'll Love This Corner To Corner Vest Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines the structure of corner-to-corner crochet with an irresistibly soft, checkerboard texture that looks more complicated than it is. I enjoyed designing the V-neck shaping so it reads cleanly across multiple sizes while keeping construction simple. The pattern's charts make it easy for visual crocheters, while the row-by-row instructions make it approachable for those who prefer written guidance. I find it highly adaptable — swap colors, change the edge treatment, or scale the vest with different yarn weights and you've got a whole new garment.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this vest by changing colors — try a neutral base with a bright contrast for a modern look.

You can make the vest chunkier by using a bulky yarn and a larger hook, which will also make the vest considerably larger and cozier.

Want a smaller, keychain-sized version? Use finer yarn and a smaller hook to shrink the scale of the c2c blocks for a mini sample or decor piece.

Swap the V-neck for a rounded neckline by adjusting where you seam the front panels and finishing the edge in a simple single crochet row.

I often add embroidery or surface slip stitch lines to accentuate the checkerboard pattern and add a personal touch to the finished garment.

Try different edge treatments — a simple single crochet, crab stitch, or the camel stitch described in the pattern will change the final look significantly.

If you like structure, add a lining or a light interfacing at the shoulders to give the vest more shape and durability with wear.

Add pockets by working small rectangles of c2c or traditional rows and sewing them onto the front panels before seaming for a functional update.

For a layered look, lengthen the back panel by adding additional bottom-row blocks to create a tunic-style vest that pairs well with leggings.

I recommend experimenting with yarn fibers too — cotton blends will keep the vest lighter and breathable, while acrylics add durability and color options.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not checking gauge before starting; make a 9x9 cluster C2C swatch and measure to match the pattern gauge so the vest fits as intended. ✗ Skipping the video or chart reference for C2C color changes can cause confusion; watch the tutorial or follow the sample graph to learn the up/down reading method before beginning. ✗ Failing to alternate starting colors for the second front panel will give an asymmetrical look; start the second front panel with the opposite color from the first for matching checker pattern. ✗ Decreasing or increasing incorrectly at the underarm corners can throw off block counts; follow the row-by-row counts for your size and perform decreases exactly as described at the ch3 space to keep edges even.

Corner To Corner Vest Pattern

Make a stylish corner-to-corner (C2C) V-neck vest using DK weight yarn and simple color changes. This pattern uses C2C blocks to build two front panels and a single back, with clear row-by-row instructions and charts for multiple sizes. You'll love the chequered texture and the easy finishing options for ribbing and neckline detailing. Perfect for customizing colors and fits to create a wearable, handmade staple.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Corner To Corner Vest Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    About 1000 y (900 m) of DK weight (3) yarn total (approximate; use 15% more for sizes larger than S/M)
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    If using two colors, divide yardage in half between Color A and Color B (approx. 500 y each for S/M)
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    If using one color for the back, use approximately 3/4 of total yardage for main color and 1/4 for contrasting color
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    Small amount of a third color recommended for ribbing/edging (optional)

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 4mm (US G)

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— Materials :

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Yarn: About 1000y (900m) of a DK weight (3) yarn like Paintbox Yarns Simply DK (15% more for each size over S/M). Divide the yardage in half for each color if using two colors. If using 1 color for the back, you'll need 3/4ths of the yardage in one color and 1/4th in the other. A small amount of a 3rd color for ribbing/edging is optional.

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Hook: 4mm US G

— Gauge and Sizing :

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C2c gauge: A square sample of c2c, 9x9 clusters will be 5in (13cm) wide/tall

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Sizing: Finished bust measurement: S/M - 36in (91cm). L/XL - 42in (105cm). 2XL/3XL - 56in (142cm). When pattern differs for different sizes, instructions are written for smallest with larger in parenthesis.

— Overview :

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This pattern is made using the corner to corner stitch (c2c) to diagonally make a series of 3 double crochet clusters or "blocks." The c2c stitch does not lend itself well to written instructions so there is a video tutorial which will demonstrate both the c2c stitch and how to change color every row. The pattern is made in three pieces: two front pieces which are seamed along the middle, and a large back piece seamed along the sides and shoulders. You may work ribbing along the raw edges of your work after seaming.

— How to Read C2C Graphs :

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Sample chart instructions: Row 1: Up - 1W. Row 2: Down - 2W. Row 3: 1W, 1P, 1W. Row 4: 1W, 2P, 1W. Row 5: 1W, 1P, 1G, 1P, 1W. Row 6: 1W, 1P, 2G, 1P, 1W. Row 7: 2W, 1G, 1B, 1G, 2W. Row 8: 3W, 2B, 3W. C2c double crochet blocks are indicated by a number (# of blocks) and a color (W=white, P=purple and so on). In my c2c graphs, odd number rows will be "Up" rows and even numbered rows will be "Down" rows. "Up" instructions are reading the graph left to right, low to high. "Down" instructions are the reverse, reading the graph from right to left, high to low.

— Short hand instructions :

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Front panel (make 2). Alternating colors each row, increase in c2c until you're piece has 16 (18, 20) blocks along one side. On the next row, decrease at the end of the row by slip stitching into the last ch3 space, ch1, and slip stitch back along the 3dcs of the block you just made (underarm corner).

Item Name (P1) :

For the S/M size only: Decrease at the end of the next row. Then, increase at the end of odd numbered rows and decrease at the end of even numbered rows until you have 11 blocks above the underarm corner. Then, decrease at the end of each row until 11 blocks remain in the row. Fasten off.

Item Name (P1) :

For the L/XL size only: Then, work 18 blocks. Decrease at the beginning of row 21 and increase at the end of row 21. Then, continue, increasing at the end of odd numbered rows and decreasing at the end of even numbered rows until you have 13 blocks above the underarm corner. Then, decrease at the end of each row until 11 blocks remain in the row. Fasten off.

Item Name (P1) :

For the 2X/3X size only: Then, continue increasing at the end of each row until the long side of your work has 27 blocks. Then, increase at the end of odd numbered rows and decrease at the end of even numbered rows until you have 15 blocks above the underarm corner. Then, decrease at the end of each row until 12 blocks remain in the row. Fasten off.

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Repeat the front panel instructions for the 2nd panel, starting with the opposite color from the first panel. Then, complete the back panel in one piece with double the number of blocks along the bottom edge and the same number of sleeve/side seam blocks along the vertical edge.

— S/M Front Panel :

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S/M Front Panel chart provided (ignore white squares). Use the chart for visual block placement and row counts; follow written row-by-row instructions below for exact block counts per row.

— L/XL Front Panel :

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L/XL Front Panel chart provided (ignore white squares). Use the chart for visual block placement and row counts; follow written row-by-row instructions below for exact block counts per row.

— 2X/3X Front Panel :

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2X/3X Front Panel chart provided (ignore white squares). Use the chart for visual block placement and row counts; follow written row-by-row instructions below for exact block counts per row.

— Row by row instructions :

Row 1 :

(Up) 1 block in color A

Row 2 :

(Down) 2 blocks in color B

Row 3 :

3 blocks in color A

Row 4 :

4 blocks in color B

Row 5 :

5 blocks in color A

Row 6 :

6 blocks in color B

Row 7 :

7 blocks in color A

Row 8 :

8 blocks in color B

Row 9 :

9 blocks in color A

Row 10 :

10 blocks in color B

Row 11 :

11 blocks in color A

Row 12 :

12 blocks in color B

Row 13 :

13 blocks in color A

Row 14 :

14 blocks in color B

Row 15 :

15 blocks in color A

Row 16 :

16 blocks in color B

Row 17 :

16 (17, 17) blocks in color A *first decrease at end of row for S/M

Row 18 :

15 (18, 18) blocks in color B

Row 19 :

15 (18, 19) blocks in color A *first decrease at end of row for L/XL

Row 20 :

15 (18, 20) blocks in color B

Row 21 :

15 (18, 20) blocks in color A *first decrease at end of row for 2/3X

Row 22 :

15 (18, 20) blocks in color B

Row 23 :

15 (18, 21) blocks in color A

Row 24 :

15 (18, 22) blocks in color B

Row 25 :

15 (18, 23) blocks in color A

Row 26 :

15 (18, 24) blocks in color B

Row 27 :

15 (18, 25) blocks in color A

Row 28 :

15 (18, 25) blocks in color B

Row 29 :

15 (18, 25) blocks in color A

Row 30 :

14 (18, 25) blocks in color B

Row 31 :

13 (18, 25) blocks in color A

Row 32 :

12 (18, 25) blocks in color B

Row 33 :

11 (18, 25) blocks in color A

Row 34 :

(Large-3XL only) (17, 25) blocks in color B

Row 35 :

(16, 25) blocks in color A

Row 36 :

(15, 25) blocks in color B

Row 37 :

(14, 25) blocks in color A

Row 38 :

(13, 24) blocks in color B

Row 39 :

(12, 23) blocks in color A

Row 40 :

(11, 23) blocks in color B

Row 41 :

(2X/3X only) 21 blocks in color A

Row 42 :

20 blocks in color B

Row 43 :

19 blocks in color A

Row 44 :

18 blocks in color B

Row 45 :

17 blocks in color A

Row 46 :

16 blocks in color B

Row 47 :

15 blocks in color A

Row 48 :

14 blocks in color B

Row 49 :

13 blocks in color A

Row 50 :

12 blocks in color B

— Back Panels :

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S/M Back Panel: Double the number of horizontal blocks from the front panel. Underarm seam and arm hole block count remains the same. Continue decreasing to the other side (no v-neck). Rotate the chart to landscape to read.

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L/XL Back Panel: Double the number of horizontal blocks from the front panel. Underarm seam and arm hole block count remains the same. Continue decreasing to the other side (no v-neck).

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2X/3X Back Panel: Double the number of horizontal blocks from the front panel. Underarm seam and arm hole block count remains the same. Continue decreasing to the other side (no v-neck).

— Seaming :

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Seam the two front panels together up the middle, leaving the final rows unseamed for the V-neck opening. Seam back panel to front panels up the sides and along the shoulders.

— Finishing off the raw edges :

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Attach a new yarn at one shoulder. Heading towards the center point of the V neck, work 1dc, 1hdc, 1sc along the first block. Sl st into the next ch3 space. Again work 1dc, 1hdc, 1sc, and sl st into next ch3 sp to level off the scalloped edge of the V neck. Continue, 1dc, 1hdc, 1sc, 1 sl st into the ch3 space along the raw edge.

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When you reach the center two blocks and begin working up the opposite side, work 1sc, 1hdc, 1dc and slip stitch. *1sc, 1hdc, 1dc, sl st* to even out the c2c edge on the other side.

— Adding Ribbing :

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Add ribbing of your choice along the bottom edge, sleeve openings and neckline. While adding stitches along the c2c edges, alternate 3sts and 2sts along the edge of each c2c block. On the bottom edge, work 2sts for each block for a more sinched in look.

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I worked "camel stitch" by working half double crochet into the "back bar" of the stitch in the round.

— Extra Photos And Video Tutorial :

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Click the thumbnail in the PDF for a video tutorial demonstrating the C2C technique and color changes and additional photos of the finished vest for reference.

— Thank You :

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I hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed making it for you all. Before you ask, yes, you can sell any items you craft using this pattern! I also encourage you to contact me anytime with questions. Happy Stitching! - Michelle

Assembly Instructions

  • Seam the two front panels together up the middle, leaving the final rows unseamed for the V-neck opening, then weave in ends and press seams flat.
  • Seam the back panel to the front panels along the sides and along the shoulders, matching block counts at the underarm and shoulder seams for an even join.
  • Attach a new yarn at one shoulder and work neckline edging towards the center of the V-neck using 1dc, 1hdc, 1sc per block, slip stitching into ch3 spaces to level the edge.
  • Add ribbing along the bottom edge, sleeve openings and neckline by alternating 3 sts and 2 sts along vertical c2c edges and 2 sts per block along the bottom for a cinched look.

Important Notes

  • 💡Make a 9x9 C2C gauge swatch to ensure your clusters measure approximately 5in (13cm); adjust hook if necessary.
  • 💡Alternate starting colors for the second front panel so the checkerboard pattern mirrors the first panel.
  • 💡Work decreases at the ch3 space and slip stitch back along the 3 dcs as instructed to ensure clean underarm corner shaping.
  • 💡Pin panels and try on or measure before sewing final seams to confirm fit and make adjustments if needed.

This Corner To Corner Vest is designed to be customizable, comfortable, and stylish — perfect for everyday wear or gifting. 🧶 Choose your favorite DK yarn colors to create a unique checked look and add a contrasting rib for a polished finish. Happy crocheting and enjoy making something cozy and handmade! ✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

Finished bust measurements are S/M 36in (91cm), L/XL 42in (105cm), and 2XL/3XL 56in (142cm) using the recommended yarn and hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and gauge. If using a different weight, make a 9x9 c2c swatch and adjust hook size to match the gauge.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of the corner-to-corner stitch, color changes, and common stitches (dc, hdc, sc, sl st) is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, although time may vary depending on experience level, size chosen, and how quickly you work.

Is there a tutorial for the color changes in C2C?

Yes, the PDF references a video tutorial that demonstrates how to work the c2c stitch and how to change color every row, which is helpful for the alternating color pattern.