8 BIT GAMES VEST

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INFO ♡

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This is a versatile and size inclusive pattern, with sizes ranging from XS-3X
and made to measure instructions to adjust at every step {see brackets}.
Worked in front and back panels from the bottom. It also includes
instructions to add buttons and pockets. It is easy to customize to include
a colorwork design, add stripes, or try out a stash busting colorblock look!
It uses half double crochet stitch throughout. It has a ribbed bottom and
inner border or collar. The torso is roomy, the length is hip length on
average.

Written sizing like so: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) in the corresponding symbol
—> (sts) + [rows]

If only one number is in parentheses, it will be the same across sizes.

Double check your fit on the chart below, it is designed to fit roomy in the
torso width, with the length ending at about the hips. If you adjust your
sizing, just follow the steps, keeping in mind the stitch counts in
parentheses are based on the chart only.

MEASUREMENTS OF FINISHED VESTS

♡ ♡ in inches: ♡ ♡ XS S M L XL XXL XXXL

torso length 20” 21” 22” 23” 24” 25” 26”
torso width (flat) 20” 22” 24” 26” 28” 30” 32”
arm opening 20” 21” 22” 23” 24” 25” 26”

MATERIALS ♡

● size H-5mm crochet hook

● yarn needle and scissors
● optional- 1 inch diameter buttons (QTY 2-3+)
● 4 ply, worsted weight (5mm) yarn in the following amounts, I used
acrylic; my preferred acrylic yarn is lion brand pound of love so
estimates are based on that particular weight which is 2.25yds per 1g;
pockets will take about 30g each

● XS- 290g / 660yds

● S- 320g / 720yds
● M- 370g / 840yds
● L- 420g / 950yds
● XL- 480g / 1,080yds
● XXL- 550g/ 1,240yds
● XXXL- 630g / 1,420yds
GAUGE ♡
5 rows of 6 stitches, done in HDC = 2” x 2”
4 rows of 6 HDC, done in BLO = 2” x 2”
If not, try adjusting your tension or hook size, or size up/down on the vest
size you are making

ABBREVIATIONS:
Ch (chain), HDC (half double crochet), BLO (back loops only), INC (increase),
DEC (decrease), st (stitch), sl st (slip stitch)

COLORWORK TIPS ♡
● shop full add on graphics with instructions autumnolive.com
● Incorporate any graphic from my patterns, graphs from google, or
something created on stitchfiddle.com as long as it fits in the dimensions of
stitches by rows you’ll have.
● When changing colors it should be done on the last stitch of the current
color: insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over with the new color
then pull through.
● I recommend carrying your yarn. Keep all ends to one side of the piece.

FEATURED GAME GRAPHICS ♡

● Please refer to the numbered axis on each graphic when determining

placement
● These graphics are intended to go on a vest 6 rows shorter than called for,
but you can make it the full length if you like
● Follow instructions for reversible vest or you could do an open front vest
with graphics on the back
● I will provide listed placements based on my examples, but feel free to place
graphics however you like
● “hdc” below refers to blank stitches that are not part of the graphic, even
though the whole project is hdc
● Be aware of your number of stitches across and be mindful of the
decreases when determining placement of your graphics
SUPER MARIO LAND

you will work your vest 6 rows shorter than called for, so the first row of decreases will be
row 19 [20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28]

*the ground block will be repeated across the bottom of the panel from row 1-5*
always counting on the front side from left to right here:
XS:
starting on row 6: 2 hdc, bush, 12 hdc, mushroom, 2 hdc
starting on row 16: 8 hdc, blocks, 6 hdc, cloud, 7 hdc

S:
starting on row 6: 4 hdc, bush, 14 hdc, mushroom, 4 hdc
starting on row 16: 10 hdc, blocks, 8 hdc, cloud, 9 hdc

M:
starting on row 6: 6 hdc, bush, 16 hdc, mushroom, 6 hdc
starting on row 19: 12 hdc, blocks, 10 hdc, cloud, 11 hdc

L:
starting on row 6: 8 hdc, bush, 18 hdc, mushroom, 8 hdc
starting on row 19: 14 hdc, blocks, 12 hdc, cloud, 13 hdc

XL:
starting on row 6: 10 hdc, bush, 20 hdc, mushroom, 10 hdc
starting on row 22: 16 hdc, blocks, 14 hdc, cloud, 15 hdc

XXL:
starting on row 6: 12 hdc, bush, 22 hdc, mushroom, 12 hdc
starting on row 22: 18 hdc, blocks, 16 hdc, cloud, 17 hdc

XXXL:
starting on row 6: 14 hdc, bush, 24 hdc, mushroom, 14 hdc
starting on row 24: 20 hdc, blocks, 18 hdc, cloud, 19 hdc

SUPER MARIO WATER

you will work your vest 6 rows shorter than called for, so the first row of decreases will be
row 19 [20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28]

*the sea moss block will be repeated across the bottom of the panel from row 1-5*
always counting on the front side from left to right here:

XS:
starting on row 6: 6 hdc, coral #1, 24 hdc, coral #2, 2 hdc
starting on row 9: 24 hdc, blooper, 20 hdc

S:
starting on row 6: 8 hdc, coral #1, 26 hdc, coral #2, 4 hdc
starting on row 9: 27 hdc, blooper, 23 hdc

M:
starting on row 6: 10 hdc, coral #1, 28 hdc, coral #2, 6 hdc
starting on row 9: 30 hdc, blooper, 26 hdc

L:
starting on row 6: 12 hdc, coral #1, 30 hdc, coral #2, 8 hdc
starting on row 13: 33 hdc, blooper, 29 hdc

XL:
starting on row 6: 14 hdc, coral #1, 32 hdc, coral #2, 10 hdc
starting on row 13: 36 hdc, blooper, 32 hdc

XXL:
starting on row 6: 16 hdc, coral #1, 34 hdc, coral #2, 12 hdc
starting on row 13: 39 hdc, blooper, 35 hdc

XXXL:
starting on row 6: 18 hdc, coral #1, 36 hdc, coral #2, 14 hdc
starting on row 13: 42 hdc, blooper, 38 hdc
PACMAN AND GHOSTS IN MAZE

you will work your vest 6 rows shorter than called for, so the first row of decreases will be
row 19 [20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28]

*white dots should be worked centered above and below the ghosts and wherever you
place 3 or more hdc, every other row except behind pacman as seen above*

always counting on the front side from left to right here:

XS:
starting on row 3: 2 hdc, blinky, 10 hdc, pacman, 3 hdc, inky, 12 hdc
starting on row 12: 14 hdc, block #2, 9 hdc, block #3, 2 hdc, pinky, 2 hdc
starting on row 16: 14 hdc, sue, 11 hdc, cherry, 16 hdc
starting on row 25: 14 hdc, block #1, 15 hdc

S:
starting on row 3: 5 hdc, blinky, 10 hdc, pacman, 3 hdc, inky, 15 hdc
starting on row 12: 17 hdc, block #2, 9 hdc, block #3, 2 hdc, pinky, 5 hdc
starting on row 16: 17 hdc, sue, 11 hdc, cherry, 19 hdc
starting on row 25: 17 hdc, block #1, 18 hdc

M:
starting on row 5: 5 hdc, blinky, 10 hdc, pacman, 9 hdc, inky, 15 hdc
starting on row 14: 17 hdc, block #2, 15 hdc, block #3, 2 hdc, pinky, 5 hdc
starting on row 18: 17 hdc, sue, 17 hdc, cherry, 19 hdc
starting on row 27: 20 hdc, block #1, 21 hdc

L:
starting on row 5: 8 hdc, blinky, 10 hdc, pacman, 9 hdc, inky, 18 hdc
starting on row 14: 20 hdc, block #2, 15 hdc, block #3, 2 hdc, pinky, 8 hdc
starting on row 18: 20 hdc, sue, 17 hdc, cherry, 22 hdc
starting on row 27: 23 hdc, block #1, 24 hdc

XL:
starting on row 7: 8 hdc, blinky, 10 hdc, pacman, 15 hdc, inky, 18 hdc
starting on row 16: 20 hdc, block #2, 21 hdc, block #3, 2 hdc, pinky, 8 hdc
starting on row 20: 20 hdc, sue, 23 hdc, cherry, 22 hdc
starting on row 29: 26 hdc, block #1, 27 hdc

XXL:
starting on row 7: 11 hdc, blinky, 10 hdc, pacman, 15 hdc, inky, 21 hdc
starting on row 16: 23 hdc, block #2, 21 hdc, block #3, 2 hdc, pinky, 11 hdc
starting on row 20: 23 hdc, sue, 23 hdc, cherry, 25 hdc
starting on row 29: 29 hdc, block #1, 30 hdc

XXXL:
starting on row 9: 13 hdc, blinky, 10 hdc, pacman, 17 hdc, inky, 23 hdc
starting on row 18: 25 hdc, block #2, 23 hdc, block #3, 2 hdc, pinky, 13 hdc
starting on row 22: 25 hdc, sue, 25 hdc, cherry, 27 hdc
starting on row 31: 32 hdc, block #1, 33 hdc
PACMAN AND BLUE GHOSTS

you will work your vest 6 rows shorter than called for, so the first row of decreases will be
row 19 [20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28]

*white dots should be worked wherever you place 3 or more hdc, every other row as seen
above*

always counting on the front side from left to right here:

starting all graphics on row 3:

XS: 1 hdc, ghost #1, 3 hdc, ghost #2, 3 hdc, ghost #3, 8 hdc, pacman, 1 hdc

S: 3 hdc, ghost #1, 3 hdc, ghost #2, 3 hdc, ghost #3, 10 hdc, pacman, 3 hdc

M: 5 hdc, ghost #1, 3 hdc, ghost #2, 3 hdc, ghost #3, 12 hdc, pacman, 5 hdc

L: 6 hdc, ghost #1, 5 hdc, ghost #2, 5 hdc, ghost #3, 12 hdc, pacman, 6 hdc

XL: 8 hdc, ghost #1, 5 hdc, ghost #2, 5 hdc, ghost #3, 14 hdc, pacman, 8 hdc

XXL: 10 hdc, ghost #1, 5 hdc, ghost #2, 5 hdc, ghost #3, 16 hdc, pacman, 10 hdc

XXXL: 10 hdc, ghost #1, 7 hdc, ghost #2, 7 hdc, ghost #3, 20 hdc, pacman, 10 hdc
TAMAGOTCHI CHARACTERS

you will work your vest 6 rows shorter than called for, so the first row of decreases will be
row 19 [20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28]

[tip: tamagotchi characters are already pixelated, you can add in any original
character]

always counting on the front side from left to right here:

to make the life cycle version:
starting all graphics on row 3:
XS: 2 hdc, egg, 3 hdc, baby, 3 hdc, ichigotchi, 3 hdc, angel, 2 hdc

S: 5 hdc, egg, 3 hdc, baby, 3 hdc, ichigotchi, 3 hdc, angel, 5 hdc

M: 5 hdc, egg, 5 hdc, baby, 5 hdc, ichigotchi, 5 hdc, angel, 5 hdc

L: 8 hdc, egg, 5 hdc, baby, 5 hdc, ichigotchi, 5 hdc, angel, 8 hdc

XL: 8 hdc, egg, 7 hdc, baby, 7 hdc, ichigotchi, 7 hdc, angel, 8 hdc

XXL: 11 hdc, egg, 7 hdc, baby, 7 hdc, ichigotchi, 7 hdc, angel, 11 hdc

XXXL: 11 hdc, egg, 9 hdc, baby, 9 hdc, ichigotchi, 9 hdc, angel, 11 hdc

the hearts start on row 16, on XS each has 3 stitches between; you could spread them out
or add more hearts as you size up

♡ PAIR OF VESTS PATTERN ♡

BACK PANEL ♡ make 1 for open front vest, make 2 for pullover vest

● starting with the ribbing

● when you start each color, leave a long tail for seaming the side
● ch 8, turn, starting in the second chain from hook, chs do not count
as sts

note: if you feel like the ribbing needs a more reinforced edge, work the first
and last hdc in each row of ribbing into both loops rather than BLO

row 1: hdc 7, ch 1, turn (7)

row 2-40 [44, 48 ,52, 56, 60, 64]: in BLO, repeat row 1 (7)
on the last row, ch 1, but do not turn

● note: the ribbing should now measure at or a couple inches under

20 (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32) inches when stretched slightly and laid flat,
this will be just about the width of the widest part of the vest. If it
 seems more than 3 inches too small, try again with a bigger hook,
looser tension or size up on the vest

{if adjusted torso width is required, work any number of rows of ribbing
divisible by 4. make sure to distribute that adjustment equally among the
front panel(s) ribbing as well.}

● now working into the side of the ribbing, chs do not count as sts

row 1: work 2 hdc (inc) into the side of the first row, work 1 hdc into the side
of the next row, continue alternating *inc, hdc* until the end 60 (66, 72, 78,
84, 90, 96) sts across, ch 1, turn

row 2-24 [25, 27, 28, 30, 31, 33]: hdc into each st across 60 (66, 72, 78, 84, 90,
96) sts across, ch 1, turn

{if adjusted torso length is required, work more or less rows before the
decreases begin, work about 10 rows less for a cute cropped look. make
sure to apply that adjustment equally among the front panel(s) as well.}

{if you want a looser sleeve opening, work more rows after the decreases
below, make sure to apply that adjustment equally among the front
panel(s) as well.}

row 25 [26, 28, 29, 31, 32, 34]: work 2 hdc decreases, hdc across, work 2 hdc
decreases into last 4 sts. 56 (62, 68, 74, 80, 86, 92) sts across, ch 1, turn

row 26 [27, 29, 30, 32, 33, 35]: work 2 hdc decreases, hdc across, work 2 hdc
decreases into last 4 sts. 52 (58, 64, 70, 76, 82, 88) sts across, ch 1, turn

row 27 [28, 30, 31, 33, 34, 36]: hdc into each st across 52 (58, 64, 70, 76, 82, 88)
sts across, ch 1, turn

row 28 [29, 31, 32, 34, 35, 37]: work 2 hdc decreases, hdc across, work 2 hdc
decreases into last 4 sts. 48 (54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 84) sts across, ch 1, turn

row 29 [30, 32, 33, 35, 36, 38]: work 2 hdc decreases, hdc across, work 2 hdc
decreases into last 4 sts. 44 (50, 56, 62, 68, 74, 80) sts across, ch 1, turn

row 30 [31, 33, 34, 36, 37, 39]: hdc into each st across 44 (50, 56, 62, 68, 74, 80)
sts across, ch 1, turn
row 31 [32, 34, 35, 37, 38, 40]: work 2 hdc decreases, hdc across, work 2 hdc
decreases into last 4 sts. 40 (46, 52, 58, 64, 70, 76) sts across, ch 1, turn

row 32 [33, 35, 36, 38, 39, 41]: work 2 hdc decreases, hdc across, work 2 hdc
decreases into last 4 sts. 36 (42, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72) sts across, ch 1, turn

row 33 [34, 36, 37, 39, 40, 42]: hdc into each st across 36 (42, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72)
sts across, ch 1, turn

row 34 [35, 37, 38, 40, 41, 43]: work 2 hdc decreases, hdc across, work 2 hdc
decreases into last 4 sts. 32 (38, 44, 50, 56, 62, 68) sts across, ch 1, turn

row 35 [36, 38, 39, 41, 42, 44] through row 45 [47, 50, 52, 55, 57, 60]: hdc
across. 32 (38, 44, 50, 56, 62, 68) sts across, ch 1, turn

on the last row do not ch 1, fasten off (for pullover style fasten off each with
a tail the length of the last row)

FRONT PANELS ♡ only for open front vest, make 2

● starting with the ribbing

● when you start each color, leave a long tail for seaming the side
 ● ch 8, turn, starting in the second chain from hook, chs do not count
as sts

row 1: hdc 7, ch 1, turn (7)

row 2-16 [18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28]: in BLO, repeat row 1 (7)
on the last row, ch 1, but do not turn

● note: the ribbing should now measure at or an inch or so under 8 (9,

10, 11, 12, 13, 14) inches when stretched slightly and laid flat, if you
made a size adjustment on the back panel, do the same here.

{if adjusted torso width was required, remember to adjust accordingly with
the back panel (example: if you added 4 rows of ribbing on the back, add 2
rows on each front panel) it is intended for a few inches gap on the ribbing
between the panels to create the correct fit}

● now working into the side of the ribbing, chs do not count as sts

row 1: work 2 hdc (inc) into the side of the first row, work 1 hdc into the side
of the next row, continue alternating *inc, hdc* until the end 24 (27, 30, 33,
36, 39, 42) sts across, ch 1, turn

row 2-24 [25, 27, 28, 30, 31, 33]: hdc into each st across, ch 1, turn. 24 (27, 30,
33, 36, 39, 42) sts across, ch 1, turn

{if adjusted torso width/length was required, remember to adjust

accordingly with the back panel}

row 25 [26, 28, 29, 31, 32, 34]: for the right panel work 2 hdc decreases, hdc
across; for the left panel hdc across, work 2 hdc decreases into last 4 sts.
22 (25, 28, 31, 34, 37, 40) sts across, ch 1, turn

row 26 [27, 29, 30, 32, 33, 35]: for the right panel hdc across, work 2 hdc
decreases into last 4 sts; for the left panel work 2 hdc decreases, hdc
across. 20 (23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38) sts across, ch 1, turn

row 27 [28, 30, 31, 33, 34, 36]: hdc into each st across, ch 1, turn. 20 (23, 26, 29,
32, 35, 38) sts across, ch 1, turn
row 28 [29, 31, 32, 34, 35, 37]: for the right panel hdc across, work 2 hdc
decreases into last 4 sts; for the left panel work 2 hdc decreases, hdc
across. 18 (21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36) sts across, ch 1, turn

row 29 [30, 32, 33, 35, 36, 38]: for the right panel work 2 hdc decreases, hdc
across; for the left panel hdc across, work 2 hdc decreases into last 4 sts.
16 (19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34) sts across, ch 1, turn

row 30 [31, 33, 34, 36, 37, 39]: hdc into each st across, ch 1, turn. 16 (19, 22, 25,
28, 31, 34) sts across, ch 1, turn

row 31 [32, 34, 35, 37, 38, 40]: for the right panel work 2 hdc decreases, hdc
across; for the left panel hdc across, work 2 hdc decreases into last 4 sts.
14 (17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32) sts across, ch 1, turn

row 32 [33, 35, 36, 38, 39, 41]: for the right panel hdc across, work 2 hdc
decreases into last 4 sts; for the left panel work 2 hdc decreases, hdc
across. 12 (15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30) sts across, ch 1, turn

row 33 [34, 36, 37, 39, 40, 42]: hdc into each st across, ch 1, turn. 12 (15, 18, 21,
24, 27, 30) sts across, ch 1, turn

row 34 [35, 37, 38, 40, 41, 43]: for the right panel hdc across, work 2 hdc
decreases into last 4 sts; for the left panel work 2 hdc decreases, hdc
across. 10 (13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28) sts across, ch 1, turn

row 35 [36, 38, 39, 41, 42, 44] through row 45 [47, 50, 52, 55, 57, 60]: hdc
across. 10 (13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28) sts across, ch 1, turn

on the last row do not ch 1, fasten off each panel with a tail twice the width
of the last row
♡

ASSEMBLY ♡ for pullover vest

● make sure both panels are turned inside out before assembling.
seaming with a whip stitch.

● line up the panels on top of eachother, using your uppermost tails,

starting with the shoulders at the top, seam the outermost stitches if
you have not adjusted width: 4 (6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16) stitches on each side,
you should be left with 24 (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36) open sts on the center
top of each panel

● ensure that this is a comfortable fit over the head, if not, add or
remove 2 seams on each side; fasten off

● using the starting tails from before or new tails, seam up the sides of
the panels until the row where the decreases begin (stop seaming on
your last regular hdc row), fasten off; turn piece right side out before
creating the sleeve ribbing and collar
♡

ASSEMBLY ♡ for open front vest

● make sure all pieces are turned inside out before assembling.
seaming with a whip stitch.

● line up the front panels to each end of the back panel, using your
uppermost tails, starting with the shoulders at the top, seam each
front panel to back panel on the outermost stitches if you have not
adjusted width: 10 (13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28) ; fasten off.

● using the starting tails from before or new tails, seam up the outer
sides of the panels until the row where the decreases begin (stop
seaming on your last regular hdc row), fasten off; turn piece right
side out before creating the sleeve ribbing and inner border

♡
SLEEVE RIBBING ♡ for pullover and open front

● worked in rows, attached as you go:

● pull up a loop at the underarm of the opening, ch 5, turn, starting in
the second chain from hook.

row 1: HDC into next 4 chs, sl st into the side of the next 2 rows of the panel,
no ch 1, turn

row 2: working into BLO from here forward, HDC into next 4 sts of ribbing,
ch 1, turn

row 3: HDC into next 4 sts of ribbing, sl st into the side of the next 2 rows of
the panel, no ch 1, turn

row 4: HDC into next 4 sts of ribbing, ch 1, turn

row 5 and onward: repeat rows 3 & 4 around; you should end with 42 [44,
46, 48, 50, 52, 54] rows around

final row: fasten off leaving a short tail, seam the 2 ends of the ribbing
closed

COLLAR ♡ for pullover vest

● worked in rows, attached as you go:

 ● pull up a loop at the back of the vest at the neck opening (or at side
seam for a reversible vest), ch 5 (or desired length), turn, starting in
the second chain from hook.

row 1: hdc into next 4 chs of collar, sl st into next 3 sts of vest neck opening,
turn, now working into BLO

row 2: without ch 1, hdc into next 4 sts of collar, ch 1, turn.

row 3: hdc into next 4 sts of collar, sl st into next 3 sts on vest neck opening,
turn.

row 4 and onward: repeat rows 2 & 3 around

final row: fasten off leaving a tail, seam the back of the collar closed.

INNER BORDER ♡ for open front vest

● worked in rows, attached as you go.

● pull up a loop at the bottom of the front panel ribbing (the right
hand panel when worn)
● ch 8, turn, starting in the second ch from hook, chs do not count as
sts

row 1: HDC into next 7 chs, sl st into next 3 sts of the panel ribbing, no ch 1,
turn
row 2: working into BLO from here forward, HDC into next 7 sts of border, ch
1, turn

row 3: (this should be where the first buttonhole is placed if you are adding
buttons) button hole: [HDC into next 3 sts of border, ch 1, skip 1 st, HDC into
next 3 sts] no button hole: [HDC into next 7 sts of border] sl st into next 3
sts of the panel ribbing, no ch 1, turn

row 4: HDC into next 7 sts of border, ch 1, turn

row 5: HDC into next 7 sts of border, sl st into the side of the next 2 rows of
the panel, no ch 1, turn

row 6: HDC into next 7 sts of border, ch 1, turn

If you are adding buttons, I would recommend adding a second buttonhole
on row 17, or a second and third buttonhole on rows 13 & 23

repeat rows 5 & 6 up the side of the front panel until you get to the top of
the back panel.

● HDC into next 7 sts of border, slip stitch decrease into the 2 stitches
where the front panel meets the back panel (this is to avoid a
noticeable gap) and sl st into the nexts 2 sts, no ch 1, turn

● HDC into next 7 sts of border, ch 1, turn

● HDC into next 7 sts of border, sl st into next 3 sts of back panel, no ch
1, turn

● repeat the last 2 lines across the back panel, decreasing at the
opposite seam like above, then changing back to working into the
side of the 2 rows for the other front panel which is worked without
buttonholes.

● when you get back to the bottom ribbing, repeat rows 1 & 2 and do
one sl st in the final st. fasten off.

● attach buttons across from the buttonholes

♡

POCKETS ♡ optional!

● finished pocket should measure 5” wide by 5.5” tall

● ch 17, turn, working into the second ch from hook chs do not count as
sts

row 1: HDC 16, ch 1, turn

row 2-12: HDC into each stitch across, ch 1, turn (16)

● after the last row, begin to work a border across the top of the pocket
as was done for the border above.
● ch 5, turn, working into the second ch from hook, chs do not count as
sts

row 1: HDC into next 4 chs, sl st into next 3 sts of pocket, no ch 1, turn

row 2: in BLO from here forward, HDC into the next 4 sts of border, ch 1, turn

row 3: HDC into the next 4 sts of border, sl st into next 3 sts of pocket, no ch
1, turn
row 4: HDC into the next 4 sts of border, ch 1, turn

row 5: HDC into the next 4 sts of border, sl st into next 3 sts of pocket, no ch
1, turn

row 6: HDC into the next 4 sts of border, ch 1, turn

row 7: HDC into the next 4 sts of border, sl st into next 3 sts of pocket, no ch
1, turn

row 8: HDC into the next 4 sts of border, ch 1, turn

row 9: HDC into the next 4 sts of border, sl st into next 3 sts of pocket, no ch
1, turn

row 10: HDC into the next 4 sts of border

● fasten off, leaving a long tail

● attach to the vest with a whip stitch through front post stitches, on
rows 3-17, across stitches 2-18 out from the center, or wherever
desired.

Weave in remaining ends and you’re finished! ♡