Ruby Ruffle Vest

01/27/2026

Level of difficulty

Sizes: S (M, L, XL)

Materials

• 5.5mm crochet hook;

• 2 skeins inLove Slim (dk weight) in color 3611 (1 skein color 20 for the trim and bow);

• Scissors;

• Yarn Needle;

• Pin back or clasp for bow;

• Blocking mat and pins.

Abbreviations

Ch - chain

St - stitch

Sl St - slip stitch

Sc - single crochet

Hdc - half double crochet

Dc - double crochet

Sk - skip

Measurements

S: 17” tall by 17” wide (not counting the ruffles)

M: 18” tall by 19” wide

L: 19” tall by 21” wide

XL: 20” tall by 23” wide

Notes

This garment is made in pieces, then whip stitched together. You will make two front panels, and one back panel. After joining the pieces, you will add the ruffle edging. This garment can be made longer by adding more rows to the back panel and front panels.

Model is wearing size small.

I recommend blocking your panels before assembly.

Instructions

Front Panels: make 2

With red, ch 28 (35, 43, 51)

Row 1: 1 dc in the 4th ch from hook, ch 2, sk 3, sc in the next ch, *ch 2, sk 3, [dc, ch 3, dc] in the next st, ch 2, sk 3, sc in the next ch*, repeat across until the last 4 sts, ch 2, sk 3, 2 dc in the last ch. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: 1 sc in the same st, *ch 2, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in the next sc, ch 2, sc in the ch 3 sp*, repeat across putting the last sc in the top of the beginning ch 3. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3: 1 dc in the same sp, *ch 2, 1 sc in the ch 1 sp, ch 2, [dc, ch 3, dc] in the next sc*, repeat across, ending with ch 2, sc in the ch 1 sp, ch 2, 2 dc in the last st. Ch 1, turn.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have 27 (29, 32, 34) rows. Do not finish off.

Ch 2, turn (right side facing you). Move on to the panel border.

Round 1: 3 hdc in the same sp as the ch 2 (corner), *hdc evenly across to the next corner, 3 hdc in the corner*, repeat around, sl st in the top of the ch 2. Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Back Panel

With red, ch 60 (76, 92, 100)

Row 1: 1 dc in the 4th ch from hook, ch 2, sk 3, 1 sc in the next ch, *ch 2, sk 3, [dc, ch 3, dc] in the next ch, ch 2, sk 3, sc in the next ch*, repeat across until the last 4 sts, ch 2, sk 3, 2 dc in the last ch. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: 1 sc in the same st, *ch 2, [2 dc, ch 1 , 2 dc] in the next sc, ch 2, sc in the ch 3 sp*, repeat across putting the last sc in the top of the beginning ch 3. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3: 1 dc in the same sp, *ch 2, 1 sc in the ch 1 sp, ch 2, [dc, ch 3, dc] in the next sc*, repeat across, ending with ch 2, sc in the ch 1 sp, ch 2, 2 dc in last st. Ch 1, turn.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have 27 (29, 32, 34) rows. Ch 2, turn. (right side facing you). Start panel border below.

Round 1: 3 hdc in same sp as the ch 2 (corner), *hdc evenly across to the next corner, 3 hdc in the corner*, repeat around, sl st in the top of the ch 2. Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Assemble: place your front panels on top of your back panels and whip stitch in place along the top and sides, leaving an armhole opening. For each armhole opening, do 1 row of sc around before adding your ruffle edging.

Ruffle Edging

With red, attach yarn in the corner of your armhole (where the seam is) and ch 2.

Round 1: 3 dc in same st, 3 dc in next, *3 tr in next, [3 dc in next] twice,* repeat around. Join with a sl st to the first dc.

Repeat on the other armhole. Finish off, weave in ends.

Attach red yarn in the bottom corner of your garment on the right panel (when facing you). Ch 2.

Row 1: 3 dc in same st, 3 dc in next, *3 tr in next, [3 dc in next] twice,* repeat across. Finish off, weave in ends. Remember, this is just a row of ruffle along the edge of your garment.

With natural color, place a row of sc around each ruffle border along the armholes and the bottom ruffle and on the inside of the panels and neckline.

Bow Instructions

With natural, ch 26

Row 1: 1 hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn.

Row 2 - 3: 1 hdc in the BLO in each st across. Ch 2, turn.

Finish off, leaving a long tail.

Fold your piece in half and - using the long tail - sew up the edges (this will be the seam at the back of your bow.

Ribbon

Ch 22,

Row 1: 1 hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn.

Row 2-3: 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in each st across, 2 hdc in the last st. ch 2, turn.

Finish off, weave in ends.

Pinch the center of the ribbon so it folds slightly, then using a yarn needle, secure it to the back of your bow piece at the seam (it will be behind the bow).

Then with a long strand of yarn just wrap it a few times tightly around the center of the bow. Secure it in the back and weave in your ends.

Sew the bow in place on the edge of one panel, then attach a pin back or clasp to the back of the bow so you can secure it to the other panel.

Crochet Pattern by Hands of Zeal

 Disclaimer: measurements are approximate due to differences between centimeters and inches, needle sizes and tension. All care has been taken to allow accurate completion of the pattern.

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