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Mushroom Patchwork Vest

Susan's Family2024-09-1210,380 views

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Build a woodland-inspired vest from mushroom motifs, then follow the joining diagram before adding the border, collar and accessories. Choose Adult, Kids S size or Kids L size before starting. The adult instructions list Susan’s Family Morandi 4# yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. Use the video, stitch key and instructions for your selected version, paying attention to the direction of the mushroom motifs.

Key materials & project notes

Versions: Adult, Kids S size and Kids L size.
Adult yarn: Susan’s Family Morandi 4#.
Adult crochet hook: 2.5 mm, as listed in the adult instructions.
Construction: Make and join the motifs, then add the border, collar and accessories.
Assembly note: Follow the joining diagram and check the direction of the mushroom motifs.

The tutorial uses Chinese crochet notation with stitch explanations in US terminology. Measurements are in centimetres; adult reference measurements should not be applied to the children’s versions.

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This vest consists of the main part, the border, collar, and accessories. The main part is assembled with motifs, then work the edging, followed by making the collar, and finally, make and attach the accessories.

Motif edge: 9 cm, Clothes length: 44 cm，Width: 40 cm
The handcrafted measurements may have an error of 1 to 2 cm. Due to variations in individual tension, the size of the sample is for reference only.
Materials: Susan's Family Morandi 4#

Hook: 2.5 mm crochet hook

Chart Key

ch: chain

hdc: half double crochet

sl: slip stitch (tighten it or not)

sc: single crochet

fpdc: front post double crochet

bpdc: back post double crochet

dc: double crochet

tr: treble crochet

mr: adjustable magic ring

sc2-in-1: 2 single crochets into the same stitch

hdc2-in-1: half double crochet 2 stitches into the same stitch

dc2tog: double crochet 2 stitches together

hdc4-popcorn: 4 half double crochets popcorn

dc4-popcorn: 4 double crochets popcorn

Note: This pattern is making in Chinese crochet pattern terms, and the stitch name is written using American terminology. All measurements in charts are in cm.

Part 1 Main partA 00' 46''

The main part is made by joining Motif One and Motif Two. Crochet the corresponding number of motifs separately, and after completing them, sew them together according to the Motif Joining Diagram. Refer to the video demonstration for specifics.

Motif One (make 15 pieces)

Motif Two (make 15 pieces)

Motif Joining Diagram

Note:
1, Sew all the motifs together through a loop only with whip stitch.
2, When sewing, pay attention to the direction of the mushrooms.

Part 2 Edging the borderB 55' 28''

The border consists of Section 1 and Section 2. The Section 1 starts by crocheting around the main part. The work back and forth along the bottom edge of the front and back pieces for Section 2. Refer to the video demonstration for specifics.

Part 3 CollarC 59' 05''

First, crochet the corner supplementary angle at the four corners of the neckline, then crochet the collar in rounds. For details, please refer to the video demonstration.

Part 4 AccessoriesD 62' 41''

Including the ties, pom-poms, and mushroom spots. Make the ties and pom-poms separately, sew them onto the vest at the corresponding positions, and finally embroider the spots on the mushrooms. Please refer to the video demonstration for specifics.

Ties (make 4 pieces)

Note: Each tie work 40 cm long, leaving 30 cm yarn tails at the beginning and ending for sewing.