Free Crochet Check Me Out Vest & Skirt Pattern

Measurements a bit off

I made the skirt, I used a 4.5 needle the whole way and instead of checks I made it solid. The pattern itself is easy to follow. First of all though, the waistband measurement is super off- I had to add extra rows to get appropriate measured length. Then I had to add more stitches to make the number of stitches for the first row. When I finished the first panel I had to fudge the second panel because I only needed 9 inch panel because the first panel size. So I had to recalculate increases and about how many stitches I would need to start. When I put together the skirt looks good. However, the waist band is HUGE - the rest of the skirt is tight and the waist band that I want to be right above hip bone is 3” atleast too wide. I have not added elastic yet as I will be making another band for the casing to add to the back. The band is great looking but when finishing you’re supposed to fold it over to make casing for elastic band- but this makes waist band less than 1/2” tall which I think is way too narrow in terms of looks for the skirt. If I were to make again I would double waist band height. I would make waist bad less rows to begin, increase twice as much instead to account for hips. I did not make the vest. Hope this helps someone else!

• Measurements a bit offI made the skirt, I used a 4.5 needle the whole way and instead of checks I made it solid. The pattern itself is easy to follow. First of all though, the waistband measurement is super off- I had to add extra rows to get appropriate measured length. Then I had to add more stitches to make the number of stitches for the first row. When I finished the first panel I had to fudge the second panel because I only needed 9 inch panel because the first panel size. So I had to recalculate increases and about how many stitches I would need to start. When I put together the skirt looks good. However, the waist band is HUGE - the rest of the skirt is tight and the waist band that I want to be right above hip bone is 3” atleast too wide. I have not added elastic yet as I will be making another band for the casing to add to the back. The band is great looking but when finishing you’re supposed to fold it over to make casing for elastic band- but this makes waist band less than 1/2” tall which I think is way too narrow in terms of looks for the skirt. If I were to make again I would double waist band height. I would make waist bad less rows to begin, increase twice as much instead to account for hips. I did not make the vest. Hope this helps someone else!https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86c3BpbnJpdGU/67b149e2-4054-53ce-b689-5999e91824a1

• Hello! Thank you for your feedback regarding the Caron Crochet Check Me Out Vest (and Skirt). In an effort to identify any possible pattern issues, we’d like a little more information about your project, please. We would really appreciate it, if you don’t mind. You can reach us at inquire@yarnspirations.mom: 1. Which size did you make? 2. You stated that you used a 4.5 hook. Did you use the hook for all of the skirt? 3. Can you please tell us how many stitches you have in a 4-inch block of your skirt? 4. Likewise, can you please tell us how many rows you have in a 4-inch block of your skirt? 5. Lastly, which yarn did you use for your project? We really appreciate your help and time regarding this matter. Thank you!

  spinrite2023-06-05T19:33:01.000+00:00

Hello! I just finished the vest, and it turned out so cool! I'm now making the skirt, and I believe I found what might be an error in the pattern. After the waistband ribbing, I don't see a note to change to the larger hook. Is this an error?