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Hi there! Today I am sharing yet another version of the “70’s Granny Square Vest” and its the Sweetheart Granny Square Vest, just in time for Valentines Day coming up!
These last few weeks I haven’t had much time that I thought I wouldn’t be able to come out with a crochet design for Valentines Day, but then I remembered the “70’s Granny Square Vest” and that I came out with a Christmas Version and I thought, why not make a heart version for the coming up holiday since they don’t take much time to make (I can make a granny square vest in about 4-5hours), so here she is!
This pattern will almost exactly follow the pattern for the “70’s Granny Square Vest”, with added instructions on where to change your colors to make a the heart design.
There will be no Video Tutorial for this heart version since I made a video for the 70’s vest not too long ago, so if you need visual help or want to make that version of the vest click here!
SO, without further ado, LET’S GET STARTED!
MATERIALS
Medium Weight (4) Yarn – ANY brand will do! I used the yarn linked in colors Soft Pink, Red and White
5.00mm Crochet Hook – my FAVE hooks!
Scissors
Stitch Markers – (I personally don’t use a stitch marker for this pattern, but if you lose track of where you started easily or you’re a beginner, stitch markers are very helpful.)
STITCHES + ABBREVIATIONS
Ch = Chain
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Dc = Double Crochet
Dc cluster = Double Crochet Cluster
Sl st = Slip Stitch
GAUGE/MEASUREMENTS
XS vest square should measure about 12 inches
S vest square should measure about 13 inches
M vest square should measure about 14 inches
L vest square should measure about 15 inches
XL vest square should measure about 16 inches
2XL vest square should measure about 17 inches
3XL vest square should measure about 18 inches
4XL vest square should measure about 19 inches
5XL vest square should measure about 20 inches
(This vest is so easily customizable. These are just size guidelines, but you can simply make it the size you need to for YOU.)
PATTERN NOTES
*This Pattern follows size S but sizes XS-5XL are also available.
*This Pattern follows US crochet terms.
*CUT your yarn after each color change. Do NOT carry it through, otherwise it will be very noticable.
*Turning Ch 3 DOES count as a dc stitch in this pattern.
Sweetheart Granny Square Vest Pattern
Start off by making a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 3, (first ch 3 of EVERY ROUND counts as a dc st), work 2 dc into the magic ring, ch 3, work 3 dc into the magic ring, ch 3, work 3 dc into the magic ring, ch 3, work 3 dc into the magic ring, ch 3. Sl st into the first st of the round and turn your work.
Round 2: Ch 3, work 2 dc into ch space, ch 3, work 3 more dc in same ch space, ch 1, work 3 dc into next ch space, ch 3, work 3 more dc into same ch space, ch 1, work 3 dc into next ch space, ch 3, work 3 more dc into same ch space, ch 1, work 3 dc into next ch space, ch 3, work 3 more dc into same ch space, ch 1, sl st into the first st of the round and turn your work.
Round 3: Ch 3, work 2 dc in the ch 1 space, ch 1, *work 3 dc into the ch 3 space, ch 3, work 3 dc into the same ch 3 space, ch 1, work 3 dc into the next ch 1 space, ch 1, work 3 dc into the next ch 3 space, ch 3, work 3 dc into the same ch 3 space, ch 1, *repeat until the end of the round. Sl st into the first st of the round and turn your work.
IMPORTANT: You will be repeating the process of a dc cluster in each ch 1 space, with a ch 1 to separate each cluster and 2 dc clusters in each ch 3 space (the corner ch space), with a ch 3 to separate the 2 clusters and turn your work after EVERY round.
NOTE: CUT your yarn after every color change. DO NOT carry it through, otherwise it will be very visible.
Round 4: Repeat the same process of a dc cluster in each ch 1 space, with a ch 1 to separate each cluster and 2 dc clusters in each ch 3 space (the corner ch space), with a ch 3 to separate the 2 clusters. Sl st into the first st of the round with white color (or whatever color you are using) and turn your work.
Round 5: Ch 3 with you new color, work 2 dc in the ch 1 space before you finish the 2nd dc pull red yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster (2 dc clusters in the corner ch space) in the next 5 ch spaces and before you finish the last dc in the 5th ch space pull white yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 2 dc clusters in the next corner ch space and before you finish the last dc in the corner pull red yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster in the next 3 ch spaces and before you finish the last dc in the 3rd ch space pull white yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 2 dc clusters in the next corner ch space and before you finish the last dc in the corner pull red yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster (2 dc clusters in the corner ch space) into the next 5 ch spaces and before you finish the last dc in the 5th ch space pull white yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1 and slip st into the first st of the round and turn your work.
Round 6: Ch 3, work 2 dc into the ch 1 space and before you finish the 2nd dc pull red yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster in the next 5 ch spaces (2 dc clusters in the corner ch space) and before you finish the last dc in the 5th ch space pull white yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster (2 clusters in the corner ch space) in the next 3 ch spaces and before you finish the last dc in the 3rd ch space pull red yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster in the next 2 ch spaces and before you finish the last dc in the 2nd ch space pull white yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster (2 dc clusters in the corner ch space) in the next 3 ch spaces and before you finish the last dc in the 3rd ch space pull red yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster (2 dc clusters in the ch 3 space) in the next 5 ch spaces and before you finish the last dc in the 5th ch space and pull white yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster in the next ch space, sl st into the first st of the round and turn your work.
If you need a little extra help on how to do a granny square, maybe my Video Tutorial from my “70’s Granny Square Vest” can help!
Round 7: Ch 1, work 2 dc in the ch 1 space, work 1 dc cluster into the next ch 1 space and before you finish the last dc pull red yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster into the next ch space and before you finish pull white yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 2 dc clusters in the next corner ch space and before you finish the last dc in the 2nd dc cluster pull red yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster into the next 3 ch spaces and before you finish the last dc in the 3rd ch space pull white yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster (2 dc clusters in the corner ch space) into the next 5 ch spaces and before you finish the last dc in the 5th ch space pull red yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster into the next ch space and before you finish the last dc pull white yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster (2 dc clusters into the corner ch space) into the next 5 ch spaces and before you finish the last dc in the 5th ch space pull red yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster in the next 3 ch spaces and before you finish the last dc of the 3rd ch space pull white yarn through the last 2 loops, work 2 dc in the next corner ch space and before you finish the last dc pull red yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster into the next ch space and before you finish the last dc pull white yarn through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc into the next ch space, sl st into the first st of the round and turn your work.
Round 8-12 (8-10 for XS, 8-14 for M, 8-16 for L, 8-18 for XL, 8-20 for 2XL, 8-22 for 3XL, 8-24 for 4XL, 8-26 for 5XL): Repeat the process of a dc cluster in each ch 1 space, with a ch 1 to separate each cluster and 2 dc clusters in each ch 3 space (the corner ch space), with a ch 3 to separate the 2 clusters, with as many or as little color changes as you want!
Fasten off.
If you feel like the recommended rows for your size doesn’t seem right for you, hold your square up to you and see if the square reaches just before ends of both your shoulders nicely, if it does, then it will be a good fit for you! But if it passes too far from your shoulders or doesn’t quite reach toward the end of your shoulders, you might need to take out or add a few rows.
Straps
Attach Yarn to one of the 4 corners of your square.
Row 1: Ch 3, work 2 dc into the first ch space, work 1 dc cluster into the next 3 ch spaces (next 2 for XS, next 4 for M, next 5 for L, next 6 for XL, next 7 for 2XL, next 8 for 3XL, next 9 for 4XL, next 10 for 5XL), turn your work.
Row 2: Ch 3, work 1 dc cluster into the next 3 ch spaces (next 2 for XS, next 4 for M, next 5 for L, next 6 for XL, next 7 for 2XL, next 8 for 3XL, next 9 for 4XL, next 10 for 5XL), work 1 dc into the last st (the ch 3 from the previous round), turn your work.
Repeat rows 1-2 as many times as you need for your size.
Fasten off at 3 rows for XS, S and M
Fasten off at 4 rows for L, XL and 2XL
Fasten off at 5 rows for 3XL, 4XL and 5XL
Repeat for other strap.
If you feel that the straps need longer or shorter for your size, feel free to add or take away rows as you want!
Sides of Vest
Attach yarn to one of the side corners of your square.
Row 1: Ch 3, work 2 dc into the first ch space, work 1 dc cluster into the next 5 ch spaces (next 4 for XS, next 6 for M, next 7 for L, next 8 for XL, next 9 for 2XL, next 10 for 3XL, next 11 for 4XL, next 12 for 5XL), turn your work.
Row 2: Ch 3, work 1 dc cluster into the next 5 ch spaces (next 4 for XS, next 6 for M, next 7 for L, next 8 for XL, next 9 for 2XL, next 10 for 3XL, next 11 for 4XL, next 12 for 5XL), work 1 dc into the last st (the ch 3 from the previous round), turn your work.
Repeat rows 1-2 as many times as you need for your size
Fasten off at 3 rows for XS, S and M
Fasten off at 4 rows for L, XL and 2XL
Fasten off at 5 rows for 3XL, 4XL and 5XL
If you feel that the sides of your vest need to be wider or more narrow for your size, feel free to add or take away rows as you want!
Repeat for other side of vest.
Repeat entire process for the back panel.
If you’re having trouble, maybe my “70’s Granny Square Vest” Video Tutorial can help!
When both panels are done, sew both panels together, weave in your ends, and…YOU’RE DONE!
If you recreate this vest, please tag or DM @hayhaycrochet on Instagram or TikTok so I can see, like and share!
Happy Crocheting~!
On round 5 when it says to work 1 dc cluster in the next 5 chain space what does that mean because I am looking at the picture and all the white is at the bottom from where you first did the double crochet like the white is in the corners. I really just need a video tutorial or any more depth description of what to do?
Hello! I have the same question as the Angela above (lol). I initially started working on the first several rows while cutting the yarn between color changes, but I’m worried about them coming loose. Thinking that carrying the yarn would be better, at least for shaping the heart? Thanks for the adorable pattern!
Hello from Portland, OR! This is so cute! Making one now! Curious if you carry the strands of yarn along during color change rows (particularly the heart-shaping row) and take care to hide them on one side? Or do you cut between changes and weave in ends? Thanks for the cute project!
Hey, I know I’m not the creator of this pattern, but for the heart forming rounds, I just carried the yarn and made sure that as I turned my work, the strands would only be visible on one side so it could be the insides. For the fully different color rounds, I cut the yarn with a reasonable tail length and I’ll weave them in. I just didn’t have enough yarn to carry it through
Hi! I personally don’t carry the yarn throughout the color changes, I cut my yarn every color change, but some people prefer carrying the yarn through and thats ok!