This Swingy Shawlivest is an eye-catching, reversible layering piece worked in a shape reminiscent of a classic top-down crochet shawl in an airy mesh fabric that drapes wearers of any size comfortably with ample positive ease. The seamless extended-double-crochet mesh pattern is easy to memorize. Choose to work until your Shawlivest is the length suggested in the pattern, or work until your piece has a finished length that suits you.

Perfect for keeping the chill at bay at the office or for staying warm and fashionable while running errands or cozying up at home, the Swingy Shawlivest is as easy to wear as any vest and stays in place all day with none of the fiddling, fuss, or repositioning that shawls often require.

A compact/printable version of the pattern is included, so you can save paper and ink by only printing one page.

The Swingy Shawlivest uses about 1,000-1,200 yards of worsted or aran weight yarn. (Total yardage will vary according to your individual gauge and choice for finished length.) You will likely need more yardage/skeins to match stripes if you’re using yarn cakes with long ombre color changes.

Gauge is not terribly important for this project; choose a hook size that works your chosen fiber into a fabric with nice drape, even if that means going up or down one hook size.

Pattern includes written instructions and photos to guide you step by step.

If desired, add fringe or a crocheted edging along the bottom to give your Shawlivest a look that’s totally unique to you. You could even opt to add a few buttons or toggle closures to the front, although your Shawlivest will stay in place easily as you wear it without such embellishments.