Hey, Crochet Buddies and fellow lockdown inmates I wanted to share my latest pattern with you - The drops of jupiter crochet gilet!

I hope you are all doing well, staying safe and keeping busy wherever in the World you are.

I have found the last few weeks particularly challenging in terms of finding my creative vibe. Home schooling, cabin fever and general anxiety over the current crisis numbed my mojo for a bit.

I cant complain though as its been really lovely to spend quality time with my Babies, Sunshine, gardening, BBQ's, movies, painting and lots of games made from recycled items.

Pinterest has some amazing ideas to make use of your recycle bin and keep the small ones entertained, I would definatly recommend taking a look!

This week however the weather has been pretty rotten. So, armed with Disney+ for the kids and my yarn stash I have had some cosy days to get my hook into.

The Alpine stitch

I am still in LOVE with the texture of the Alpine stitch from my Azalea Beanie pattern and I wanted to use it in something new.

The Drops of Ivory crochet pattern was born when I began making a sweater for myself and completely went off the beaten track. I'm so happy with the result and the Alpine stitch pulled the whole piece together.

I would say this pattern is a easy/medium level. Once you have mastered the Alpine stitch its super easy to follow and works up really quickly!

This beautifully defined gilet is a wardrobe staple must! Loose fitting and breathable and can be worn in all seasons.
Made in one piece with high ribbed neck added after.

Stitch tutorial with video

Of course I wouldn't just expect you to know the Alpine stitch so here's a photo tutorial and video to help you master this gorgeous technique!

You will work up the crochet gilet like a pro once you get the hang of this stitch!

Crochet Gilet Pattern

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Crochet gilet in size medium

•Yardage -
2000 yards size Medium,

I used Hayfield bonus aran in cream, It's lovely to work with and the colour is stunning with this design. It is also very affordable so is a great yarn for making in larger sizes or on a budget.

7mm crochet Hook ( I highly recommend the hooks by Knitpro as their soft grip handles are gentle on your hands when you spend a lot of time whipping up. They would also be a lot better to work with if you hve problems with grip or arthritis.)

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2 Stitch markers - I am forever losing these so found them at a very reasonable price with 100 pieces!

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5 to 11 buttons.

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Simple crochet gilet Pattern

Written in US terms

Circumference measured at the chest - Medium 48”

Stitches and abbreviations:

sc: single crochet

DC: double crochet

fpdc: front post double crochet

bpdc: back post double crochet

ch: chain

Alpine stitch

Ch-131 and sc in 2nd st and in each across) (130)
Bottom ribbing
Row 1: Ch 2, (Counts as first st, here and throughout pattern) Dc in each stitch across (130), Ch 2, turn,
Row 2: Fpdc, bpdc across, Ch 2, turn
Row 3: Bpdc, fpdc across (Complete a bpdc in the previous row fpdc and so on), this will create ribbing.
Row 4-8: Repeat rows 2&3

Body depth
We will now be working our alpine stitch throughout the whole body.
Rows 1: Ch-1, Sc in each st to end (30)
Row 2
Double crochet in each stitch, Chain 1 turn
Row 3
Single crochet in each stitch, chain 2 turn
Row 4
*1 front post double crochet in second stitch, 1 double crochet in next stitch. Repeat from * to the end of the row. Chain 1 and turn
Row 5
Sc across, chain 1, turn
Row 6
*1 double crochet in second stitch, 1 front post double crochet in the next one. Make sure that where you have a double crochet on the previous row, you will make a front double crochet and where you have a front post double crochet you will make a double crochet.
Row 7 – 57: Repeat Alpine stitch rows
Use stitch markers and mark 40 sts in from each side to start armholes.

Left side
Attach yarn at left stitch marker with sl st.
Row 58-80: Repeat Alpine stitch rows to end (40)
Fasten off.
Center/back
Attach yarn at right stitch marker with sl st.
Row 58 - 80 Repeat Alpine stitches (Make sure you stitch into marker stitch all across stitches to other marker stitch (52)
Fasten off.

Right side

Attach yarn at far right with sl st.Row 58 – 80: Repeat Alpine stitch rows to marker (40)
SEW SHOULDERS:
Fold front sides in and line up the edges of the top to sew the shoulders. Starting at the outside,
Sew front to back using the Mattress Stitch for 17 sts on each side.

Neckline ribbing
Sc along the top from left lapel, across back ending on edge of right lapel.
Row 1: Ch 2, Dc in each stitch across, Ch 2, turn,
Row 2: Fpdc, bpdc across, Ch 2, turn
Row 3: Bpdc, fpdc across (Complete a bpdc in the previous row fpdc and so on).
Row 4 – 8: repeat rows 2&3
Fasten off weave in ends.
The Gilet is designed to fall open and the buttons are just for style.
Add one button on the inside of the neckline in your preferred place to create a fasten at the top.
(This is the second button to right in picture above, the space between ribbing is enough for button hole!)

I hope you enjoyed the pattern and are in LOVE with your new crochet gilet!

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