Pastel Filet Grid Slipover Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

The Pastel Filet Grid Slipover is a boxy, open-mesh vest made from two simple flat rectangles, which means no shaping, no armhole math, and no stress. It is written for advanced beginners and intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with double crochet and want a repetitive, meditative project that grows quickly. The allover filet square grid gives it a light, airy texture, while crisp horizontal candy stripes in pale pink, mint, lavender, and baby yellow add a soft, worn-in grunge feel. Layer it over a tee, a slip dress, or a long-sleeve top, and it looks and feels like a favorite thrifted find.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Sport weight (CYC 2) cotton, approximately 1000–1200 yards total, in four colors: Color A (pale pink) 300 yds, Color B (mint) 300 yds, Color C (lavender) 300 yds, Color D (baby yellow) 300 yds.
• Hook: 4.0 mm (US G-6), or the size needed to match gauge.
• Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends, stitch markers, tape measure, scissors.
• Finished size: Width 20 inches (51 cm) across the chest (40 inches / 102 cm circumference); length 24 inches (61 cm) from shoulder to hem. Fits chest 36–40 inches.

Abbreviations

• ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
• dc — double crochet: yarn over, insert hook in stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops twice.
• sc — single crochet: insert hook in stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops.
• sl st — slip stitch: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
• sk — skip: leave the stated number of chains or stitches unworked.
• st(s) — stitch(es).

Gauge

4 filet squares = 4 inches (10 cm) in pattern; each square = 1 inch (2.5 cm). Work a small swatch of Row 2 and measure across several squares to check that each square is about 1 inch wide before starting your panels.

Tips Before You Start

• Keep your chain-2 spaces loose and even; tight spaces make the grid look cramped and pull the panel narrower than 20 inches.
• Count your 27 squares at the end of every stripe. A missed double crochet is easy to spot once the stripe color changes, and much easier to fix early.
• Change colors on the last yarn-over of the final double crochet of a row so the new stripe starts cleanly at the edge.
• Make both panels in the same sitting if you can, so your tension stays consistent between the two halves.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Filet Panel (make 2)

With Color A, ch 82.

Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, [ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc in next ch] across, turn (27 squares).

Row 2: Ch 3, [dc in next dc, ch 2, sk 2 ch] across, dc in last dc, turn (27 squares).

Rows 3–6: Repeat Row 2 (27 squares). Change to Color B.

Rows 7–12: Repeat Row 2 (27 squares). Change to Color C.

Rows 13–18: Repeat Row 2 (27 squares). Change to Color D.

Rows 19–24: Repeat Row 2 (27 squares). Change to Color A.

Rows 25–30: Repeat Row 2 (27 squares). Change to Color B.

Rows 31–36: Repeat Row 2 (27 squares). Change to Color C.

Rows 37–42: Repeat Row 2 (27 squares). Change to Color D.

Rows 43–48: Repeat Row 2 (27 squares). Change to Color A.

Rows 49–54: Repeat Row 2 (27 squares). Change to Color B.

Rows 55–60: Repeat Row 2 (27 squares). Change to Color C.

Rows 61–66: Repeat Row 2 (27 squares). Change to Color D.

Rows 67–72: Repeat Row 2 (27 squares). Change to Color A.

Rows 73–78: Repeat Row 2 (27 squares). Change to Color B.

Rows 79–84: Repeat Row 2 (27 squares). Change to Color C.

Rows 85–90: Repeat Row 2 (27 squares). Change to Color D.

Rows 91–96: Repeat Row 2 (27 squares). Fasten off.

Each panel measures about 20 inches wide by 24 inches long (16 stripes of 6 rows each).

Assembly

Place the two panels with right sides together. Sew the shoulder seams: from the outer edge, sew 6 inches (15 cm) on each side, leaving the center 8 inches (20 cm) open for the neck. Sew the side seams: from the bottom, sew 8 inches (20 cm) up, leaving the upper 8 inches (20 cm) open for the armholes.

Edging

Round 1: With Color A, sc evenly around the neck opening, both armholes, and the bottom hem, join with sl st.

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with sl st. Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

Seam the shoulders and sides with a simple whipstitch or mattress stitch using Color A and a tapestry needle, working through the outer loops so the seams stay flat and flexible. Weave in all ends on the wrong side, running each tail through several stitches before trimming. Block the finished vest lightly: mist it, pat it into shape to the 20-inch by 24-inch measurements, and let it dry flat so the filet grid opens up evenly.

Pro Tips and Variations

• For a cropped look, work only 12 stripes (72 rows) per panel before the edging.
• Swap the four pastel colors for two shades for a bolder, more graphic stripe, keeping the same 6-row stripe rhythm.
• Work the edging in a contrasting color, or add a third sc round around the neck for a slightly more finished, structured opening.