Anatomy Vest by GrannyFlo Crochet
Anatomy Vest by GrannyFlo Crochet
Anatomy Vest by GrannyFlo Crochet
Anatomy Vest
Designed by: GrannyFlo Crochet
:@grannyflocrochet
INSPIRATION:
Saw pictures of rib cage vest and I just thought of making my own version. BUT
instead of just the rib cage, why not add the other anatomical components such
as Spine, Heart, Vessels, Veins, etc.
QUESTIONS:
You may contact me @grannyflocrochet on instagram if you have any questions
about the pattern :3
https://www.canva.com/design/DAFoVkK6erg/view
Tutorials include:
“How to do a UDC”
“How to do a PPS”
“How to make the first row of the Spine”
“How to do LTC-A”
“How to do LTC-B”
“How to Connect the Panels”
M1 - Bust Circumference
M2 - Waist Measurement (Half of Waist Circumference)
M3 - 1inch below underarm to Waist
M4 - Shoulder to Waist
Materials:
-Yarn (I used fine cotton, yarn weight 2)
Amount per color: Amount mentioned is based on for size S.
Main Color (Green) - ~150g You need more yarn for bigger sizes. You
Bone Color (White) - ~100g can check the lookbook for reference
Ribbing Color (Brown) - ~100g how much others used for bigger sizes.
Heart Color (Orange) - ~5g (Scrap yarn is enough)
-3.5mm crochet hook You can use the same color for the entire
-Stitch Markers (preferably in 3 different colors) project BUT the Rib Cage and Sternum
-Darning Needle needs to be your chosen Bone Color since
-Measuring tape it’s the main detail of the design.
-Scissors
yarn over pull through 6 loops (you should now have two loops left, yarn over pull through all
loops, ch1, (Yarn over, pull up a loop into the same stitch)*3 (you should have 7 loops on your
hook), yarn over pull through 6 loops (you should now have two loops left, yarn over pull
Waist Ribbing:
Make a chain in multiples of 2 that measures your M2.
Row 1: ch1, skip the first chain from your hook, 1sc in every stitch
Row 4: ch3 (this counts as a stitch), (1fpdc into the dc on Row 2, dc into the
next stitch on Row 3)*repeat until you have 1 stitch left, 1dc
Row 6: ch3 (this counts as a stitch), 1dc, (1fpdc into the dc on Row 4, dc into the
Repeat Rows 3 to 6 until you’ve reached your desired ribbing height, BUT you have to stop on
a SC row (so either a repeat of Row 3 or Row 5, or simply your last row has to be an odd
number).
DO NOT CUT YOUR YARN!! You’ll continue the panel design from here. Only cut your yarn if
Pattern Design starts here. Grab your stitch markers. If you have them in different colors, label
them as Marker A, Marker B, and Marker C.
-Mark one stitch to side of the middle 12 stitches with Marker A (total of 14 stitches from one
mark to the other). This is where the “Spine” will be.
To the sides after Marker A, mark base of this sequence: skip 3, Marker B, skip 4, Marker C, skip
2, Marker C, (skip 4, Marker B, skip 4, Marker C, skip 2, Marker C)*repeat
Check Picture 1 and 2 for the guide. Orange – Marker A, Blue – Marker B, Green – Marker C.
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1 23 1 234 1 2 1 234 1 234 1 2 12
1 2
Check the next page for the Pattern Guide.
All our total stitch count will be different, hence there will be some adjustments needed.
stitches
6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13
Make only chains Next Vessel Ignore the last
14 and last stitch is one stitch
Last Vessel another Vessel
Last Vessel
Let’s now proceed to the pattern. The pattern is based on Condition A. Adjust accordingly
based on your condition as guided.
NOTE: ch2 and turn work at the beginning of each row
stitches you skipped, 2FPTC (Pictures 3-5), ch4, skip the next 4stitch)*repeat until you’ve reached
the last Vessel before Marker A (Picture 7), ch3, skip the next 3stitch, dc, skip the next 3stitch,
3FPTC, 3FPTC BEHIND the previous three posts, skip the next 3stitch, 3FPTC, go back to the
stitches you skipped, 3FPTC, dc (Pictures 8-11), ch3, skip the next 3stitch, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4,
skip the next 6stitch, 2FPTC, go back to the last TWO stitches you skipped, 2FPTC, ch4, skip the
next 4stitch)*repeat until you’ve reached the last Vessel of the row. You should end with a PPS.
6 5 4 3 2 1
Skip
Start here
Go back here
3 4 5
Summary of Sequence
9 8 7 12 11 10 3 2 1 6 5 4
6 7 8
Vessel
3 2
1 6 5 4
9 10 11
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WS Row 4: (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains, 4BPDC (Picture 12), ch4, skip the chains)*
repeat until you’ve reached the last Vessel before the Spine, ch3, skip the 3chains, dc, 12BPDC
(Pictures 13-14), dc, ch3, skip the 3chains, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains, 4BPDC, ch4,
skip the chains)*repeat until you’ve reached the last Vessel of the row. You should end with a PPS.
2 1
3
4 4
3 2 1 5 10 9
6 12 11 8 7
12 13 14
RS Row 5: (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains and the next 2 stitches, 2FPTC, go back to the
last TWO stitches you skipped, 2FPTC, ch4, skip the chains)*repeat until you’ve reached the last
Vessel before the Spine, ch3, skip the 3chains, dc, 12FPTC (Pictures 15-16), dc, ch3, skip the
3chains, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains and the next 2stitch, 2FPTC, go back to the last
TWO stitches you skipped, 2FPTC, ch4, skip the chains)*repeat until you’ve reached the last
Vessel of the row. You should end with a PPS.
4 3 2
11 10 9 8 7 6 5 1
12
15 16
WS Row 6: (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains, 4BPDC, ch4, skip the chains)*repeat until
you’ve reached the last Vessel before the Spine, ch3, skip the 3chains, dc, 12BPDC, dc, ch3, skip
the 3chains, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains, 4BPDC, ch4, skip the chains)*repeat until
you’ve reached the last Vessel of the row. You should end with a PPS.
Repeat Rows 3 to 6 until you’ve reached your M3, BUT You must end on a repeat of Row 3 (RS)
panel, you must follow the step based on which category you fit in:
The idea is to remove the Veins to have the Vessels and DNA side by side.
17-18), 4BPDC, ch4, skip the chains, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains, 4BPDC, ch4, skip
the chains)*repeat until you’ve reached the last Vessel before the Spine, ch3, skip the 3chains,
dc, 12BPDC, dc, ch3, skip the 3chains, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains, 4BPDC, ch4, skip
the chains)*repeat until you’ve reached the last DNA of the row, ch2, skip the chains, PPS into
Only chain 2
Stitch after the
instead of 4 Stitch before
ch1 space
the ch1 space
ch1 space
ch1 space
17 18 19
go back to the last TWO stitches you skipped, 2LTC-A (Pictures 20-25), ch2, skip the chains,
(PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains and the next 2 stitches, 2FPTC, go back to the last
TWO stitches you skipped, 2FPTC, ch4, skip the chains)*repeat until you’ve reached the last
Vessel before the Spine, ch3, skip the 3 chains, dc, 12FPTC, dc, ch3, skip the 3 chains, (PPS into
ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains and the next 2stitch, 2FPTC, go back to the last TWO stitches
you skipped, 2FPTC, ch4, skip the chains)*repeat until you’ve reached the PPS BEFORE the
last DNA, ch2, skip the first two chains, 2LTC-B (Pictures 26-31, Next Page), go back to the two
posts you skipped, 2FPTC, ch2, skip the chains, PPS into ch1 space.
20 21 22
23 chain
24 25
26 27 28
Second LTC-B is
4
behind the first 3
2
1
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WS Decrease on Row 6: PPS into the stitch after the ch1 space, skip the chains, 4BPDC (Picture
32), ch2, skip the chains, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains, 4BPDC, ch4, skip the chains)*
repeat until you’ve reached the last Vessel before the Spine, ch3, skip the 3chains, dc, 12BPDC,
dc, ch3, skip the 3chains, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains, 4BPDC, ch4, skip the chains)*
repeat until you’ve reached the Vessel before the last DNA of the row, ch2, skip the chains,
4BPDC (Pictures 33), PPS into the stitch before the ch1 space.
Do the first two BPDC regularly, On the first two, you have to go
then for the next two, you’ll through BOTH the UDC stitch
make the post on the UDC stitch and the LTC stitch
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RS Decrease on Row 3: PPS into ch1 space, skip the first two stitches, 2FPTC, go back to the last
TWO stitches you skipped, 2LTC-A, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains and the next 2
stitches, 2FPTC, go back to the stitches you skipped, 2FPTC, ch4, skip the chains)*repeat until
you’ve reached the last Vessel before the Spine, ch3, skip the 3chains, dc, skip the next 3stitch,
3FPTC, 3FPTC BEHIND the previous three posts, skip the next 3stitch, 3FPTC, go back to the
stitches you skipped, 3FPTC, dc, ch3, skip the 3chains, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains
and the next 2stitch, 2FPTC, go back to the last TWO stitches you skipped, 2FPTC, ch4, skip the
chains)*repeat until you’ve reached the PPS before the last DNA, skip the first two stitches,
2LTC-B, go back to the stitches you skipped, 2FPTC, PPS into ch1 space.
For the continuation of the back panel, go to Page 18 after the other condition sections.
11 – Row 1 reduce 3, Row 2 reduce 3, Row 4 reduce 3, Row 4 reduce 2 + PPS decrease
10 – Row 1 reduce 3, Row 2 reduce 2, Row 3 reduce 3, Row 4 reduce 2 + PPS decrease
9 – Row 1 reduce 3, Row 2 reduce 2, Row 3 reduce 2, Row 4 reduce 2 + PPS decrease
8 – Row 1 reduce 2, Row 2 reduce 2, Row 3 reduce 2, Row 4 reduce 2 + PPS decrease
7 – Row 1 reduce 2, Row 2 reduce 2, Row 3 reduce 2, Row 4 reduce 1 + PPS decrease
6 – Row 1 reduce 2, Row 2 reduce 2, Row 3 reduce 1, Row 4 reduce 1 + PPS decrease
5 – Row 1 reduce 2, Row 2 reduce 1, Row 3 reduce 1, Row 4 reduce 1 + PPS decrease
4 – Row 1 reduce 1, Row 2 reduce 1, Row 3 reduce 1, Row 4 reduce 1 + PPS decrease
NOTE: I’ll only discuss how to decrease the FIRST AND LAS T PPS. The rest of the stitches will
still be the following the original pattern repeat you did for the back panel.
Decrease Row repeat: PPS into the stitch after the ch1 space, make a total chain after the Row
reduce, skip the chains, repeat the original pattern repeat until you’ve reached the second to
the last PPS, make a total chain after the Row reduce, skip the chains, PPS into the stitch before
Repeat until you reach the second to last Row Reduce (pause after Row 3)
Row Reduce (based on 7). I need to Continue the regular PPS and
reduce 2, so I only chained 5 stitches from here
5
4
3
2
1
34 35 36
Same on the other side
5
4
Stitch before 3
the ch1 space 2
1
ch1 space
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For those that have remaining 3 – 1 stitch:
Decrease Row: PPS into the stitch after the ch1 space, make a total chain after the Row 1 reduce,
skip the chains, repeat the original pattern repeat until you’ve reached the second to the last
PPS, make a total chain after the Row 1 reduce, skip the chains, PPS into the stitch before the
ch1 space.
3
1
ch1 space Remaining step
Stitch after
of the PPS
the ch1 space
38 39 40
2
First Puff of 1
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You should end on the RS of the panel.
Go to Panel Decrease Category A (Page 12) and follow the next steps for the decrease. You
may skip if you find your armhole already wide enough. Proceed to Page 18
WS NEW Row 4: PPS in ch1 space, 4BPDC, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains, 4BPDC, ch4,
skip the chains)*repeat until you’ve reached the last Vessel before the Spine, ch3, skip the
3chains, dc, 12BPDC, dc, ch3, skip the 3chains, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains, 4BPDC,
ch4, skip the chains)*repeat until you’ve reached the second to the last Vessel of the row,
4BPDC, PPS in ch1 space.
RS NEW Row 5: PPS in ch1 space, skip the first two stitches, 2FPTC, go back to the stitches you
skipped, 2FPTC, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains and the next 2 stitches, 2FPTC, go back
to the last TWO stitches you skipped, 2FPTC, ch4, skip the chains)*repeat until you’ve reached
the last Vessel before the Spine, ch3, skip the 3chains, dc, 12FPTC, dc, ch3, skip the 3chains, (PPS
into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains and the next 2stitch, 2FPTC, go back to the last TWO stitches
you skipped, 2FPTC, ch4, skip the chains)*repeat until you’ve reached the second to the last
Vessel of the row, skip the first two stitches, 2FPTC, go back to the stitches you skipped, 2FPTC,
PPS in ch1 space.
WS NEW Row 6: PPS in ch1 space, 4BPDC, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains, 4BPDC, ch4,
skip the chains)*repeat until you’ve reached the last Vessel before the Spine, ch3, skip the
3chains, dc, 12BPDC, dc, ch3, skip the 3chains, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains, 4BPDC,
ch4, skip the chains)*repeat until you’ve reached the second to the last Vessel of the row,
4BPDC, PPS in ch1 space.
RS NEW Row 3 repeat: PPS in ch1 space, skip the first two stitches, 2FPTC, go back to the
stitches you skipped, 2FPTC, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains and the next 2 stitches,
2FPTC, go back to the last TWO stitches you skipped, 2FPTC, ch4, skip the chains)*repeat until
you’ve reached the last Vessel before the Spine, ch3, skip the 3chains, dc, skip the next 3stitch,
3FPTC, 3FPTC BEHIND the previous three posts, skip the next 3stitch, 3FPTC, go back to the
stitches you skipped, 3FPTC, dc, ch3, skip the 3chains, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains
and the next 2stitch, 2FPTC, go back to the last TWO stitches you skipped, 2FPTC, ch4, skip the
chains)*repeat until you’ve reached the second to the last Vessel of the row, skip the first two
stitches, 2FPTC, go back to the stitches you skipped, 2FPTC, PPS in ch1 space.
Repeat Rows 3 – 6 until you’ve reached your 1inch before your M4, BUT you must end in a
repeat of Row 4 (WS).
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Straps:
For the last two rows, you will only do the first and last Vessel-DNA-Vessel. All remaining
stitches in between will be ignored. Do one strap at a time.
Those that skipped Panel Decrease A, remove the 4 chains in between so that your first two
Vessels and first DNA is side by side (making the Vessel-DNA-Vessel set).
RS Next row: PPS into ch1 space, skip the first two stitches, 2FPTC, go back to the stitches you
skipped, 2FPTC, PPS into ch1 space
WS Last Row: PPS into ch1 space, 4BPDC, PPS into ch1 space
Ch1 to secure, and cut your yarn. Leave a tail long enough for sewing later.
For the other side strap, make sure your project is facing the RS.
Make a slip knot, pull the loop through the right stitch beside the ch1space of the second PPS
(Picture 44)
RS Next Row: Ch2, PPS in ch1 space, skip the first two stitches, 2FPTC, go back to the stitches
you skipped, 2FPTC, PPS into ch1 space
WS Last Row: PPS into ch1 space, 4BPDC, PPS into ch1 space
You’ll notice that the Spine is shorter than the rest of the stitches. That’s normal. It’s all
scrunched up together, so it’ll end up shorter, but if you stretch it it’ll match the rest.
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Bottom Design
RS Row 1: ch1, 1sc in every stitch
WS Row 2: ch3 (this counts as a stitch), 1dc in every stitch
Pattern Design starts here. Grab your stitch markers. If you have them in different colors, label
them as Marker A, Marker B, and Marker C.
-Find the middle 14 stitches and mark it’s first and last stitch with Marker A. This is where the
“Sternum” will be.
To the sides after Marker A, mark base of this sequence: skip 3, Marker B, skip 4, Marker C,
skip 2, Marker C, (skip 4, Marker B, skip 4, Marker C, skip 2, Marker C)*repeat
Check Picture 45 for the guide. Orange – Marker A, Blue – Marker B, Green – Marker C.
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The Front Panel should have the same amount of stitches as the Back Panel. Hence, the
condition you fall under will be the same as with the Back Panel.
Stitch)
Marker B: ONLY the stitch marked will be used to make the Vessel (Paired Puff Stitch)
Marker C: Stitches marked AND those in between will be used to make the DNA (4 Cable
Stitch)
The first and last stitch of the row will be a Vessel (Paired Puff Stitch)
Let’s now proceed to the pattern. The pattern is based on Condition A. Adjust accordingly
RS Row 3: (PPS into first stitch of the row, ch4, skip the next 6stitch, 2FPTC, go back to the last
TWO stitches you skipped, 2FPTC, ch4, skip the next 4stitch)*repeat until you’ve reached the
last Vessel before Marker A, ch3, skip the next 3 stitches, 2dc, ch4, skip the next 4 stitches,
make 2dc in the next 2 stitches (4dc in total), ch4, skip the next 4 stitches, 2dc, ch3, skip the
next 3 stitches, (PPS into next stitch, ch4, skip the next 6stitch, 2FPTC, go back to the last TWO
stitches you skipped, 2FPTC, ch4, skip the next 4stitch)*repeat until you’ve reached the last
WS Row 4: (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains, 4BPDC, ch4, skip the chains)*repeat until
you’ve reached the last Vessel before the Sternum, ch3, skip the 3chains, 2dc, ch2, skip the
4chains, 2dc in the next 4 stitches (8dc in total), ch2, skip the 4chains, 2dc, ch3, skip the
3chains, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains, 4BPDC, ch4, skip the chains)*repeat until
you’ve reached the last Vessel of the row. You should end with a PPS.
the last TWO stitches you skipped, 2FPTC, ch4, skip the chains)*repeat until you’ve reached
the last Vessel before the Sternum, ch3, skip the 3chains, 2dc, ch3, decrease the next 4 stitches
into one (UDC, UDC, UDC, UDC, Pull through all 5 loops; Picture 46-47), ch2, decrease the next
4 stitches into one (UDC, UDC, UDC, UDC, Pull through all 5 loops), ch3, 2dc, ch3, skip the
3chains, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the next 6stitch, 2FPTC, go back to the last TWO stitches
you skipped, 2FPTC, ch4, skip the next 4stitch)*repeat until you’ve reached the last Vessel of
46 47
WS Row 6: (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains, 4BPDC, ch4, skip the chains)*repeat until
you’ve reached the last Vessel before the Sternum, ch3, skip the chains, 2dc, ch4, skip the next
3 chains and 1 stitch, make 2dc in the next 2 stitches (4dc in total), ch4, skip the next 3 chains
and 1 stitch, 2dc, ch3, skip the chains, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains, 4BPDC, ch4,
skip the chains)*repeat until you’ve reached the last Vessel of the row. You should end with a
PPS.
RS Row 7: (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains and the next 2 stitches, 2FPTC, go back to
the last TWO stitches you skipped, 2FPTC, ch4, skip the chains)*repeat until you’ve reached
the last Vessel before the Sternum, ch3, skip the chains, 2dc, ch2, skip the 4chains, 2dc in the
next 4 stitches (8dc in total), ch2, skip the 4chains, 2dc, ch3, skip the chains, (PPS into ch1
space, ch4, skip the next 6stitch, 2FPTC, go back to the last TWO stitches you skipped, 2FPTC,
ch4, skip the next 4stitch)*repeat until you’ve reached the last Vessel of the row. You should
Rows 3 to 5 is Set A, Rows 6 to 8 is Set B. Repeat the set until you’ve reached a just above the
end of your REAL rib cage is or under your chest, BUT end on the Set A. (you can use the back
panel to help. Doesn’t have to be super accurate.)
Side Vessels
Grab your back panel and mark the sides where you stopped your repeat for the front panel.
From there, put another mark on the sides after every 3 rows 5 times (Picture 48-49). This is a
3set PPS.
Last Mark
Set 5
Set 4
Set 3
Set 2
Set 1
48 49
you stopped
The remaining stitches will be completely ignored. Repeat until you’ve reached the decrease
Side Vessel Row 1: PPS into the stitch after the ch1 space
Side Vessel Row 3: PPS into the stitch after the ch1 space
Repeat the Next Row repeat until you’ve reached the last mark you have based on the back
panel guide.
Other side:
Repeat the step above, start by making a slip knot, remove your hook from the slip knot, insert
your hook into the ch1 space of the last PPS, grab the slip knot, ch2, PPS into the ch1 space
NOTE: Make sure you start with the WRONG SIDE for the next row as you ended on a RS in
Next Row: PPS into the ch1 space, chain the amount you need,
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Do your decrease row like how you did in your back panel.
NOTE: Make sure you start with the WRONG SIDE for the next row as you ended on a RS in
Sternum Row 1: 2dc, ch4, skip the next 3 chains and 1 stitch, make 2dc in the next 2 stitches
(4dc in total), ch4, skip the next 3 chains and 1 stitch, 2dc
Sternum Row 2: 2dc, ch2, skip the 4chains, 2dc in the next 4 stitches (8dc in total), ch2, skip the
4chains, 2dc
Sternum Row 3: 2dc, ch3, decrease the next 4 stitches into one (UDC, UDC, UDC, UDC, Pull
through all 5 loops), ch2, decrease the next 4 stitches into one (UDC, UDC, UDC, UDC, Pull
through all 5 loops), ch3, 2dc
Sternum Rows 1 to 3 are considered a set. Repeat until you’ve reached the same number of
rows you did for the side vessels.
For those that want to have a separate color for the heart, follow Picture 51-52:
NOTE: You may notice that the sternum seems shorter than the Side Vessels. This is
completely fine.
51 52 53
Count the stitches you have of those in between the Side Vessels and the Sternum. Basically,
the stitches you ignored (Picture 54). This is called the “Remaining Stitches”.
For the next following instructions: IF the number after “PLUS/MINUS” is highlighted, you
can adjust it (go higher or lower) to fit your preference or for your M1.
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5 6 21 22 23 24 25
7 18 19 20
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First Rib:
-Make a slip knot using your bone color and remove it from your hook.
-Insert your hook into the ch1 space of the first PPS on the first 3set PPS and grab the slip
knot. (Picture 55)
-Chain the amount of Remaining Stitches you have BEFORE the next PPS of the previous row
from the Bottom Design PLUS one (1), sl st into the ch1 space of the PPS (Picture 56). (Chain
the amount of Remaining Stitches you have BEFORE the next PPS of the previous row from
the bottom design PLUS two (2), sl st into the ch1 space of the PPS)*repeat until the last PPS.
You should end with a sl st (Picture 57). Chain the amount of Remaining Stitches you have
BEFORE the Sternum PLUS one (1).
-On the sternum, each heart has three rows. Make a sl st on the SECOND row of the first
Sternum set, ch1, sl st on the THIRD row first Sternum set. (Picture 58-59)
-Ch1, Turn work, make 1dc in each chain (excluding the chain and sl st you made on the ster-
num) and sl st.
-Sl st into the ch1 space of the second PPS of the first 3set PSS. Ch1, sc into the ch1 space of the
third PPS of the first 3set PSS, ch1, sc into the ch1 space of the first PPS of the second 3set PPS.
(Picture 60)
Sternum
Set 1
55 56 57
Sl st on third PPS of Set 1, ch1, sc
on first PPS of Set 2, ch1, sc on
second PPS of Set 2
Sternum
Set 1
Ch1 and sl st on
the THIRD Row Set 2
Set 1
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Second Rib:
-Turn work, chain the amount of Remaining Stitches you have PLUS one (1).
- Make a sl st on the SECOND row of the second Sternum set, ch1, sl st on the THIRD row of
second Sternum set.
-Ch1, Turn work, make 1dc in each chain and sl st.
-Sl st into the ch1 space of the second PPS of the second 3set PSS. Ch1, sc into the ch1 space of
the third PPS of the second 3set PSS, ch1, sc into the ch1 space of the first PPS of the third 3set
PPS.
Third Rib:
-Turn work, chain the amount of Remaining Stitches you have MINUS two (2).
- Make a sl st on the SECOND row of the third Sternum set, ch1, sl st on the THIRD row of the
third Sternum set.
-Ch1, Turn work, make 1dc in each chain and sl st.
-Sl st into the ch1 space of the second PPS of the third 3set PSS. Ch1, sc into the ch1 space of
the third PPS of the third 3set PSS, ch1, sc into the ch1 space of the first PPS of the fourth 3set
PPS.
Fourth Rib:
-Turn work, chain the amount of Remaining Stitches you have MINUS four (4).
- Make a sl st on the SECOND row of the fourth Sternum set, ch1, sl st on the THIRD row of the
fourth Sternum set.
-Ch1, Turn work, make 1dc in each chain and sl st.
-Sl st into the ch1 space of the second PPS of the fourth 3set PSS. Ch1, sc into the ch1 space of
the third PPS of the fourth 3set PSS, ch1, sc into the ch1 space of the first PPS of the fifth 3set
PPS.
Fifth Rib:
-Turn work, chain the amount of Remaining Stitches you have MINUS six (6).
- Make a sl st on the SECOND row of the fifth Sternum set, ch1, sl st on the THIRD row of the
fifth Sternum set.
-Ch1, Turn work, make 1dc in each chain and sl st.
-Sl st into the ch1 space of the second PPS of the fifth 3set PSS.
-Ch1, cut off your yarn
First Rib:
-Make a slip knot using your rib cage color and remove it from your hook.
-Insert your hook into the SECOND row of the first Sternum set
-Chain the amount of Remaining Stitches you have BEFORE the next PPS of the previous row
from the Bottom Design PLUS one (1), sl st into the ch1 space of the PPS, (Chain the amount of
Remaining Stitches you have BEFORE the next PPS of the previous row from the bottom
design PLUS two (2), sl st into the ch1 space of the PPS)*repeat until the last PPS, chain the
-Sl st into the ch1 space of the first PPS of the first 3set PPS, (ch1, sc into the ch1 space of the
next PPS)*repeat 3 times, you should be at the ch1 space of the first PPS of the second 3set
-Turn work, sl st into ALL the farthest line of the “V” stitch and the backloop of the chains.
(Picture 62)
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NOTE: If you’ve made any adjustments on the number highlighted after “PLUS/MINUS’ on
your part one, you should adjust the SAME for your part two.
Third Rib:
-Ch1, sl st into the FIRST row of the third Sternum set, ch1, sl st into the SECOND row of the third
Sternum set
-Turn work, chain the amount of Remaining Stitches you have MINUS two (2).
-Sl st into the side of the sc you did earlier on the ch1 space of the first PPS of the third 3set PPS,
(ch1, sc into the ch1 space of the next PPS)*repeat 3 times, you should be at the ch1 space of the
first PPS of the fourth 3set PPS.
-Turn work, sl st into the farthest line of the “V” stitch and the backloop of the chains.
-Make 1dc into every chain and sl st.
-Sl st into the THIRD row of the third Sternum set.
Fourth Rib:
-Ch1, sl st into the FIRST row of the fourth Sternum set, ch1, sl st into the SECOND row of the
fourth Sternum set
-Turn work, chain the amount of Remaining Stitches you have MINUS four (4).
-Sl st into the side of the sc you did earlier on the ch1 space of the first PPS of the fourth 3set
PPS, (ch1, sc into the ch1 space of the next PPS)*repeat 3 times, you should be at the ch1 space
of the first PPS of the fifth 3set PPS.
-Turn work, sl st into the farthest line of the “V” stitch and the backloop of the chains.
-Make 1dc into every chain and sl st.
-Sl st into the THIRD row of the fourth Sternum set.
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Top Design:
You’ll be repeating the pattern of the Bottom Design, but just like the back panel we’ll be
decreasing by removing the first two sets of Veins (or 4chains).
Row 1: PPS in ch1 space, skip the first dc from the fifth rib cage, 4tc, skip the next stitch, (PPS in
the next stitch, ch4, skip the next 5stitches, 4tc, ch4, skip the next 5 stitches)*repeat until you’ve
reached the last PPS before the Sternum, ch3, skip all remaining stitches, 2dc (This is how it
should look: Picture 65), ch4, skip the next 3 chains and 1 stitch, make 2dc in the next 2 stitches
(4dc in total), ch4, skip the next 3 chains and 1 stitch, 2dc, ch3, skip the same amount of remain-
ing stitches you did before the Sternum, (PPS in the next stitch, ch4, skip the next 5stitches, 4tc,
ch4, skip the next 5 stitches)*repeat until you’ve reached the second to last Vessel of the row,
skip the next stitch, 4tc, skip the next stitch, PPS into the ch1 space of the opposite Last Side
Vessel.
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Row 2: ch2, turn work, PPS in ch1 space, skip the first two stitches, 2FPTC, go back to the stitches
you skipped, 2FPTC, (PPS into ch1 space, ch4, skip the chains and the next 2 stitches, 2FPTC, go
back to the last TWO stitches you skipped, 2FPTC, ch4, skip the chains)*repeat until you’ve
reached the last Vessel before the Sternum, ch3, skip the chains, 2dc, ch2, skip the 4chains, 2dc
in the next 4 stitches (8dc in total), ch2, skip the 4chains, 2dc, ch3, skip the chains, (PPS into ch1
space, ch4, skip the chains and the next 2 stitches, 2FPTC, go back to the last TWO stitches you
skipped, 2FPTC, ch4, skip the chains)*repeat until you’ve reached the second to last Vessel of
the row, skip the next 2 stitches, 2FPTC, go back to the last two stitches you skipped, 2FPTC, PPS
in ch1 space.
Row 3: ch2, turn work, PPS in ch1 space,4BPDC, (PPS in ch1 space, ch4, 4BPDC, ch4)*repeat until
you’ve reached the last PPS before the Sternum, ch3, skip the chains, 2dc, ch3, decrease the
next 4 stitches into one (UDC, UDC, UDC, UDC, Pull through all 5 loops), ch2, decrease the next 4
stitches into one (UDC, UDC, UDC, UDC, Pull through all 5 loops), ch3, 2dc, (PPS in ch1 space,
ch4, 4BPDC, ch4)*repeat until you’ve reached the second to last Vessel, 4BPDC, PPS n ch1 space
Top Design is the modified version of the Bottom Design where the first and last two “ch4”
is removed. Repeat Set A and B (Pages 22 - 24) with the added modifications until you’ve
reached your desired neckline.
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-Have your panels on top of each other with the RS facing out. Grab a stitch marker and mark
-Grab your main color and make a slip knot. Remove your hook from the slip knot.
-Insert your hook into the side of the dc of the first row and grab your slip knot (Picture 68)
-Ch1, sl st into the side dc of the first row on the other panel. (Picture 69)
-Ch1, sc into the ch1 space of the next row’s PPS, ch1, sc into the ch1 space of the PPS in the
SAME row on the other side (Picture 70-71 ). Repeat until you’ve reached your mark of the last
-Ch1, cut off your yarn. Repeat the step on the other side.
Sl st on the DC
on the other side Ch1, sc into ch1
DC of the
space of next PPS
first row
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READ THIS:
The highlighted “ch1” can be adjusted based on how long
How the stitches
you need the connection to be for it to fit you, especially if should move
you ended up with a smaller panel than intended. You can
make a longer chain (ch2, ch3, ch6, ch8, etc.) BUT remember,
the stitches are a bit stretchy due to the chains in between,
AND you need the vest to fit snuggly to your body or the Rib
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Cage design will not press on your body to give the effect.
-Grab your darning needle and sew the top of the straps and the sides of the ribbing together.
You can use any type of stitching method you prefer. Some stitching methods look better with
the RS facing out, others with the WS facing out. Adjust based on what you used.
Pattern Repeat: Sl st on the the vest, turn work, 1BLSC in every stitch on the ribbing, ch1, turn
work, 1BLSC in every stitch
Sternum - sl st into the next stitch and three chains, then once you’ve repeated the BLSC step,
sl st into the 2dc
Vessels - sl st into three stitches (two stitches and the ch1 in the middle)
Veins - sl st into all three/four chains
DNA - sl st into all four stitches
Spine - you will divide it by 3 stitches since total is 12. So sl st in every 3 stitches after repeating
the BLSC step. The first and last dc of the Spine, you will sl st those a long with the
previous/next Veins
Straps - (sl st into the ch1 space of the next PPS, ch1, sl st into the ch1 space of the next
PPS)*repeat this step after repeating the BLSC step (Picture 74-77)
Middle two
chains
Sl st Sl st Sl st Sl st Sl st Sl st
Sl st
Left chain
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Skip, sl st directly
into Veins
Next PPS
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Do this around the entire neck hole. Once you’ve reached around, you should be left with the
-Sl st into the chain then fold the both sides of the ribbing together.
-Use your ribbing color (or any color you prefer) and make a slip knot. Remove the slip knot
-On the center of the sleeve where you made the Connecting of Panels, insert your hook
through the gap and grab your slip knot and ch1 (this does not count as a stitch; Picture 80)
-Make a number of chain based on the length on how long you want the ribbing to be (For
reference I made 3)
-Ch1, skip the first stitch from the hook, 1BLSC in every chain.
-Sl st in the ch1 space of the next PPS (Picture 81), turn work, 1BLSC in every stitch, ch1, turn
work, 1BLSC in every stitch. Repeat until you’ve gone around the whole sleeve.
-Sl st again on the center of the sleeve where you made the Connecting of Panels (Picture 82)
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