Crochet Patterns / November 1, 2024

Vested Interest Slipover – Crochet Pattern for Oversized Office-Friendly Layering Piece with Waist-Shaping [Size-Inclusive]

Hi friends!

This post includes everything you need to know about the Vested Interest Slipover, a worsted weight, oversized vest worked from the top-down, featuring a v-neck, matching ribbed hems, an all-over textured stitch pattern and some optional waist-shaping with a sophisticated look that blends seamlessly into the fabric of your vest.

Get the Lion Brand Crochet Kit here (in your desired colourway)!

Before we begin, here are some quick links for you:

Find the PDF version on Ravelry, Etsy, and my website.
Add your finished project to Ravelry here!
Shop the recommended yarn, Lion Brand Local Grown, here.
- Shop the full Lion Brand crochet kit here on (comes with all yarn required for your chosen size + a FREE copy of the PDF pattern)!
For any questions about this pattern, please email knitsnknotswpg@gmail.com and I’ll get back to you asap!

Shop my first book – Modern Crochet Sweaters: 20 Chic Designs for Everyday Wear – here!

Pre-order my new book – Summer Crochet: 19 Delicate Designs with Simple Lace and Timeless Silhouettes – here!

If you want to be notified of all new pattern releases (and get exclusive discounts on all new paid patterns), sign up below!

This post contains affiliate links. This means, should you make a purchase, I will receive a small portion of the sale at no extra cost to you. All opinions are my own. View my Privacy + Disclosures Policy here.

About

The modern silhouette of the Vested Interest Slipover effortlessly blends sophistication and comfort, making it a standout piece in any wardrobe. This versatile style is easy to dress up or down—pair it with a button-up and tailored trousers for the office or layered over a flowy dress for a casual weekend look.

Construction: This slipover is crocheted flat from the top-down. You will begin with the back panel neckline, working a few increase rows until reaching your unique yoke depth. The front panel is worked directly onto the back panel, beginning at the tops of the shoulders. Next, the two front pieces are joined to create the front neckline. The front and back panels are connected and crocheted in joined, turned rounds until reaching your desired length. Optional waist-shaping instructions are included for a tapered fit. The bottom ribbing is worked separately and sewn to the bottom edge. Lastly, several finishing rounds are added to the neckline and each armhole opening to clean up the edges.

Materials

Yarn: Worsted—Lion Brand Local Grown in colorway Blue Jeans

100% Wool
186 yds (170 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein
Find this yarn on lionbrand.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes available in your region.

Yardage Required:

4 (4, 5, 5, 6) (7, 7, 7, 8) skeins
675 (725, 790, 875, 935) (1150, 1200, 1275, 1350) yds
617 (663, 722, 800, 855) (1052, 1098, 1166, 1234) m

See sizing chart below.

Yarn Substitution: Substitute Lion Brand Local Grown with any similar category 4 (heavy worsted) medium weight yarn that matches gauge. Always swatch before beginning to ensure you are happy with the resulting fabric.

Hook: Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) or size needed to obtain Main Gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, 5 locking stitch markers, several more locking stitch markers (optional) to help with seaming the bottom ribbing to the body of the slipover

Gauge

Main Gauge

4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = 6 v-sts and 12 rows in pattern, blocked.

Ribbing Gauge

4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = approximately 20 hdc and 9 rows in hdcBLO, blocked.

Terms +Abbreviations

Written in U.S. Crochet Terms

beg: beginning
ch: chain
ch-sp: chain space
hdc: half double crochet
hdcBLO: half double crochet in the back loop only
PM: place stitch marker
rep: repeat
rnd(s): round(s)
RS: right side
sc: single crochet
sk: skip
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
v-st: v-stitch—(sc, ch 2, sc) in designated stitch
WS: wrong side

Pattern Notes

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizing: This slipover is written in nine sizes as follows: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Make sure to follow the numbers for your size only.

View full sizing chart on next page.

Right Side: There is a “right side” and “wrong side” to this slipover. The pattern will instruct you on which side is intended to be worn facing outwards.

Stitch Counts: Stitch counts are listed after each row/round in italics. If no stitch count is given, there has been no change since the previous row/round. If only one number is provided, it applies to all sizes.

Right-handed vs Left-handed Crocheters: The pattern is written with right-handed crocheters in mind (those who hold their hook in their right hand and crochet each row toward the left). If you are a left-handed crocheter, any instructions referring to the “right-hand side” or “left-hand side” should be reversed.

Turning Chain: The turning chain does not count as a stitch anywhere in this pattern.

Notes on Fit: This design is intended to fit oversized, with the top edges of the slipover extending slightly past the edges of your shoulders. There is an optional finishing round that will cinch the armholes in for a tighter fit, if preferred. The fit of the body will seem quite wide before working the tapered decreases and adding the band of ribbing to the bottom—this is normal.