Stay warm, stylish, and beautifully layered with the Chunky Cowl Vest — a modern crochet design that combines a cozy high cowl, structured vest panels, and customizable straps for the perfect winter accessory. This vest adds instant texture and warmth to any outfit while keeping your arms free for comfort and mobility.

Designed with super bulky yarn and simple construction, this pattern is accessible for confident beginners while still offering customization options to fit any body size. Whether worn over sweaters, long sleeves, or dresses, this vest elevates your cold-weather wardrobe with handmade charm.

✅ What’s Included

• Complete, step-by-step crochet pattern for the Chunky Cowl Vest
• Fully customizable sizing instructions (pattern does not use standard sizing)
• Written instructions for:
 – Front panel
 – Back panel
 – Shoulder seams
 – Cowl construction
 – Body edging
 – Strap creation and buckle attachment
 – Hood construction & ribbed edging (pp. 7–9)
• Visual aids for front panel shaping, buckle placement, and hood rows
• Gauge info, stitch definitions, and customization tips

🧶 Material

• Yarn: Super Bulky (Weight 6) yarn — approx. 460 yards
 (Designer used Bernat Softee Chunky)
• Hook: 8 mm crochet hook
• Side-release buckle clips (¾”)
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Stitches Used:
CH, SC, HDC, Slst, INC, DEC, FPHDC, BPHDC

Gauge:
4×4" = 7 rows × 9 sts in HDC turning rows

📝 Note

• Pattern is completely customizable for any size — includes guidance for adjusting width, height, and fit (p.3).
• The front and back panels include structured shaping using HDC increases and decreases (pp. 3–4).
• Shoulder seams leave approx. 10" open for the neck hole (p.4).
• Cowl is worked by evenly placing 47 stitches around the neckline and crocheting in continuous rounds or joined rounds (p.5).
• Body edging includes instructions for adjustable straps that can be fitted with buckle clips (p.6–7).
• Hood is shaped in a U-form with gradual increases and a ribbed edging (pp. 7–9).
• This pattern uses US terminology.

✨ Imagine this

Picture yourself wrapped in a thick, chunky vest that’s as warm as a winter hug — the oversized cowl gently drapes around your neck, the vest panels add structure and style, and the adjustable straps make it fit just right. Whether you’re strolling through snowy streets, heading to a café, or layering up for a cozy day indoors, this handmade vest adds both comfort and elegance to your cold-weather outfits.

Warm, soft, and beautifully textured — crafted by your own hands.

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