The Brandywine Falls Vest is a free crochet pattern for a simple and beginner friendly child size vest in size 10/12.

Due to popular demand, I am in the process of resizing my Brandywine Falls Vest and here is the child size 10/12.  My original Brandywine Falls Vest pattern was designed with Lion Brand Scarfie* which I love.  However, I felt that for children it would probably not be the best yarn choice.  I know that my grandkids are hard on their clothes and I wanted something economical, durable and easily washable.  My choice was Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn.  A very apt name, by the way, as I certainly do love this yarn!  There are so many color choices available!  I let my granddaughters each pick out the colors they wanted and they are so happy with them!  You can see they may share their Nana’s love for bright cheery colors in their choices!

Brandywine Falls Vest Child Size 10/12

If you are interested in the other sizes you can find them here:

Brandywine Falls Vest Size Adult Large / XL

Brandywine Falls Vest Size Small / Medium Petite

Brandywine Falls Vest Size Child 6/8

Brandywine Falls Vest Size 2/4 T

Brandywine Falls Vest Child Size 10/12

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Brandywine Falls Vest a lovely silhouette!

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Brandywine Falls Vest Child Size 10/12 Free Crochet Pattern

3 I Love This Yarn Print Deep Sea Diving 15 oz / 756 yds

Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook

Scissors

Tapestry Needle

Stitch Markers

Pattern written in US crochet terminology

Abbreviations:

ch chain
RS right side
hdc half double crochet st stitch
blo back loop only
sk skip
dc double crochet
sp space

Notes about pattern: Chain 2 counts as stitch

Gauge: 14 hdc = 4”, 9 rows = 4”

Approximate finished size = 29” long x 39” wide

Front Panel: 

Ch 102
Row 1 (RS) hdc in third ch from hook and in each st across. Turn (101)

Row 2 ch 2, hdc in blo in each st across. Turn (101)

Row 3 ch 4 (counts as 1st dc + ch 1), sk next st, *dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st* repeat between * * to last st, dc in ch 2 from previous row. Turn (51 double crochets + ch 1 spaces)

Row 4 ch 2, hdc in ch 1 sp, *hdc in next st, hdc in ch 1 sp* repeat between * * to last st, hdc in top of ch 3 from previous row. Turn (101)

Row 5 – 25 repeat rows 2 – 4

Row 26 (arm hole) ch 35, sk next 34 stitches, hdc in blo in next st and in each st to end. Turn (66 sts + 35 chs)

Back panel:

Row 27 ch 4, sk next st, *dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st,* repeat between * * 31 times, dc in first ch, *ch 1, sk next ch, dc in next ch,* repeat between * * to last ch, ending with dc in last ch. Turn (51 sts + ch 1 spaces)

Row 28 ch 2, hdc in ch 1 sp, *hdc in next st, hdc in ch 1 sp* repeat between * * to last st, hdc in top of ch 3 from previous row. Turn (101)

Row 29 – 55 repeat rows 2 – 4

Row 56 (arm hole) ch 35, sk next 34 sts, hdc in blo in next st and in each st to end. Turn (66 sts + 35 chs)

Front panel: 

Row 57 ch 4, sk next st,*dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st* repeat between * * 31 times, dc first ch, *ch 1, sk next ch, dc in next ch* repeat between * * to last ch, ending with dc in last ch. Turn (51 sts + ch 1 spaces)

Row 58 ch 2, hdc in ch 1 sp, *hdc in next st, hdc in ch 1 sp* repeat between * * to last st, hdc in top of ch 3 from previous row. Turn (101)

Row 59 – 80 repeat rows 2 – 4 ending on row 2.

Fasten off.

Measure 3” from arm hole on shoulder and place stitch markers through back and front panel on both sides of vest. From WS of vest, sew seam together using desired method (I used the mattress seam) from arm hole to stitch marker on both sides.

With RS facing, attach yarn to bottom of arm hole, ch 1, sc evenly around each arm hole. This will give the arm hole a little more stability.

With RS facing, hdc evenly around top of front panels around neck.

Fasten off.
Weave in ends.

Brandywine Falls Vest is such a lovely accessory!