Peony Pavilion

This vest consists of the front piece, back piece, connections, edging, front band, collar, cuffs, and decorations. First, crochet the front and back pieces, then join them together and crochet the edging. After completing that, work on the front band, collar, and cuffs. Finally, make the decorations.

Due to variations in individual tension, the size of the sample is for reference only.
Materials:  Morandi 4#
Crochet Hook:  2.50 mm Crochet Hook

Chart Key

ch: chain

dc: double crochet

sl: slip stitch (tighten it or not)

sc: single crochet

hdc: half double crochet

tr: treble crochet

fpsc: front post single crochet

MR: adjustable magic ring

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

sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together

sc3-in-1: 3 single crochets into the same stitch

dc3tog: double crochet 3 stitches together

dc6tog: double crochet 6 stitches worked together

dc4tog: double crochet 4 stitches worked together

dc5tog: double crochet 5 stitches worked together

hdc4tog: half double crochet 4 stitches worked together

ch3 sl picot: chain 3, and then join with one slip stitch into both the front loop of the previous stitch and the front leg strand of the previous stitch.

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 The Back Piece A​​ 01' 01'' ​

Divide into body, front piece, and shoulder-parts. Start with the body, using the foundation chain method to cast on, then work back and forth along the starting chain.  Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Part 2 The Front Piece B​ 28' 44'' ​

Part 3 Connections C​ 28' 59'' ​

Divide into shoulder joining and body side seam joining. Join the shoulders first, then join the body sides.  Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: Start attaching from either end. The single crochet can be inserted approximately at the right position, and the number of chains in between can also be adjusted according to crochet tension. After connecting, ensure the fabric piece lays flat.

Part 4 Edging D​ 33' 21'' ​

It consists of the overall edging and side edging. First, crochet the overall edging, working all around the edge of the fabric.   Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: Refer to the front and back pieces chart for the overall edging pattern.

Part 5 Front Band E​ 43' 45'' ​

Part 6 Collar F​ 47' 07'' ​

Work back and forth along the neckline. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Part 7 Cuffs G​ 51' 09'' ​

Crochet in rounds along the cuffs. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Part 8 Decorations H​

Composed of hem decorations, placket, neckline decoration, cuff decorations, and buttons.

Step 1 Hem decoration 54' 11'' ​

First, crochet the Ruyi motif, then sew it on separately at the front and back piece positions. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: After completing the second round of crocheting, leave a long yarn tail. Evenly sew 5 pieces at the hem of the front body and 11 pieces at the hem of the back body. When sewing, alternate different color schemes for the stitches, or arrange them according to your preference.

Step 2 Placket 66' 07'' ​

It is composed of fabric pieces and decorations. First, crochet the fabric piece using the magic ring method, and crochet along the starting chain. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Step 3 Neckline Decoration, Cuff Decorations, and Buttons 94' 23'' ​

Sew pearls evenly on the neckline, and decorate the cuff edges by embroidering corresponding patterns along them. Finally, sew buttons at the corresponding buttonhole positions.  Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Neckline decoration: sew 6 buttons on each front piece and 7 buttons on the back piece. The specific amount of sewing can also be arranged according to your preference.