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Child’s Crocheted Knight Armor Vest – Free Pattern 6 size Knight Vest

‌Knights Chest Plate


Rated-Advanced Intermediate


Materials Needed for Plate and Hat

Gray Worsted Weight #4

2 ounces of Burgundy #4 worsted weight yarn Scraps of #4 worsted weight Black yarn

Size H crochet hook Darning needle and scissors 1 decorative Button

1 large Snap

Needle and tread to sew snap and button

Sizes: The numbers for each size are presented in the pattern in this order:

Size 2 (Size 4, Size 6) (Size 8, Size 10, Size 12)


Abbreviations used:

ch – chain

sc – single crochet

hbsc - herringbone single crochet hbdc - herringbone double crochet


Gauge in pattern


Special Stitches

hbsc - herringbone single crochet.- Insert hook in bar of last sc made. Insert hook in the next st. Yo and draw up a loop for 3 loops on the hook. Yo and draw through all 3 loops on the hook.


hbdc– herringbone double crochet – yarn over, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, pull first loop on hook through second loop, yarn over, pull through 1 loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops


hbdc2tog – herringbone double crochet 2 together – yarn over, insert hook into stitch, *pull up a loop, pull first loop on hook through second loop, yarn over, pull through 1 loop*, yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, repeat from * to *, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook


hbdc3tog – herringbone double crochet 3 together – yarn over, insert hook into stitch, *pull up a loop, pull first loop on hook through second loop, yarn over, pull through 1 loop*, yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, repeat from * to * 2 more times, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook


Written in US terms


Pay special attention to instructions in purple text. These usually denote that the instructions should be repeated for a number of rows.


Yellow highlights indicate size-specific instructions.


‌Front Panel

Body Section

Ch ((35, 41, 47) (53, 59, 65) sc)


Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook an in each ch across, ((34, 40, 46) (52, 58, 64) sc)


Rows 2 - (22, 24, 26) (28, 30, 32): Ch 2, turn, hbdc in each st across. ((34, 40, 46) (52, 58, 64) hbdc)


Armhole Shaping

Row (23, 25, 27) (29, 31, 33): Ch 2, turn, hbdc3tog, hbdc across to the last 3 sts, hbdc3tog. ((30, 36, 42) (48, 54, 60) hbdc)


Row (24, 26, 28) (30, 32, 34): Ch 2, turn, hbdc3tog, hbdc across to the last 3 sts, hbdc3tog. ((26, 32, 38) (44, 50, 56) hbdc)


For Size 2 & 4: Skip to Neckline Shaping.

For Sizes 6-12 Only

Row (29) (31, 33, 35): Ch 2, turn, hbdc in each st across. ((34) (40, 46, 52) hbdc) For Size 6: Skip to Neckline Shaping.

For Sizes 8-12 Only

Row (32, 34, 36): Ch 2, turn, hbdc in each st across. ((36, 42, 48) hbdc) This shaping is worked across only part of the row.

For Size 8 & 10: Skip to Neckline Shaping. For Size 12 Only


Row 37: Ch 2, turn, hbdc in each st across. (44 hbdc)


Neckline Shaping (Right Shoulder)

Row (25, 27, 31) (33, 35, 39): Ch 2, turn, hbdc2tog, hbdc in (6, 9, 10) (11, 14, 15) sts, hbdc2tog. ((8, 11, 12) (13, 16,

17) hbdc)


Row (26, 28, 32) (34, 36, 40): Ch 2, turn, hbdc2tog, hbdc in remaining sts across. ((7, 10, 11) (12, 15, 16) hbdc)


Row (27, 29, 33) (35, 37, 41): Ch 2, turn, hbdc in each st across. ((7, 10, 11) (12, 15, 16) hbdc)


Row (28, 30, 34) (36, 38, 42): Ch 2, turn, hbdc2tog, hbdc in remaining sts across. ((6, 9, 10) (11, 14, 15) hbdc)

For Sizes 2-6 Only (Shoulder Strap)Rows (29, 31, 35) to (32, 36, 40): Ch 2, turn, hbdc in each st across. ((6, 9, 10) hbdc) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.


For Sizes 8-12 Only (Shoulder Strap)

Row (37, 39, 43): Ch 2, turn, hbdc in each st across. ((11, 14, 15) hbdc)


Row (38, 40, 44): Ch 2, turn, hbdc2tog, hbdc in remaining sts across. ((10, 13, 14) hbdc)


Row (39, 41, 45): Ch 2, turn, hbdc in each st across. ((10, 13, 14) hbdc)


Rows (40, 42, 46) to (44, 48, 52): Repeat previous row. ((10, 13, 14) hbdc) Fasten off.


Neckline Shaping (Left Shoulder)

You will now work the other side of the neckline.

  • Lay the panel so the shoulder you just finished is on the right.

  • Rejoin yarn to Row (25, 27, 31) (33, 35, 39), skipping (10, 13, 14) (15, 18, 19) sts from the left edge (or from the right shoulder strap).

    Row (25, 27, 31) (33, 35, 39): Ch 2, hbdc2tog, hbdc in (6, 9, 10) (11, 14, 15) sts, hbdc2tog. ((8, 11, 12) (13, 16, 17)

    hbdc)


    Row (26, 28, 32) (34, 36, 40): Ch 2, turn, hbdc in each st across to the last 2 sts, hbdc2tog. ((7, 10, 11) (12, 15, 16) hbdc)


    Row (27, 29, 33) (35, 37, 41): Ch 2, turn, hbdc in each st across. ((7, 10, 11) (12, 15, 16) hbdc)


    Row (28, 30, 34) (36, 38, 42): Ch 2, turn, hbdc in each st across to the last 2 sts, hbdc2tog. ((6, 9, 10) (11, 14, 15) hbdc)


    For Sizes 2-6 Only (Shoulder Strap)

    Rows (29, 31, 35) to (32, 36, 40): Ch 2, turn, hbdc in each st across. ((6, 9, 10) hbdc) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

    For Sizes 8-12 Only (Shoulder Strap)

    Row (37, 39, 43): Ch 2, turn, hbdc in each st across. ((11, 14, 15) hbdc)


    Row (38, 40, 44): Ch 2, turn, hbdc in each st across to last 2 sts, hbdc2tog. ((10, 13, 14) hbdc)


    Row (39, 41, 45): Ch 2, turn, hbdc in each st across. ((10, 13, 14) hbdc)


    Rows (40, 42, 46) to (44, 48, 52): Repeat previous row. ((10, 13, 14) hbdc) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.


    Back Panel Body Section

    Ch ((35, 41, 47) (53, 59, 65) sc)


    Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. ((34, 40, 46) (52, 58, 64) sc)


    Rows 2 - (22, 24, 26) (28, 30, 32): Ch 2, turn, hbdc in each st across. ((34, 40, 46) (52, 58, 64) hbdc)


    Armhole Shaping

    Row (23, 25, 27) (29, 31, 33): Ch 2, turn, hbdc3tog, hbdc across to the last 3 sts, hbdc3tog. ((30, 36, 42) (48, 54, 60) hbdc)


    Row (24, 26, 28) (30, 32, 34): Ch 2, turn, hbdc3tog, hbdc across to the last 3 sts, hbdc3tog. ((26, 32, 38) (44, 50, 56) hbdc) For Size 2 & 4: Skip to Back


    Neck/Shoulder Shaping.

    For Sizes 6-12 Only

    Row (29) (31, 33, 35): Ch 2, turn, hbdc in each st across. ((34) (40, 46, 52) hbdc) For Size 6: Skip to Back Neck/Shoulder Shaping.


    For Sizes 8-12 Only

    Row (32, 34, 36): Ch 2, turn, hbdc in each st across. ((36, 42, 48) hbdc) For Size 8 & 10: Skip to Back

    Neck/Shoulder Shaping.

    For Size 12 Only

    Row 37: Ch 2, turn, hbdc in each st across. (44 hbdc)


    Back Neck/Shoulder Shaping

    Row (25, 27, 30) (33, 35, 38): Ch 2, turn, hbdc2tog, hbdc in each st across to last 2 sts, hbdc2tog. ((24, 30, 32) (34,

    40, 42) hbdc)


    Rows (26, 28, 31) (34, 36, 39) to (32, 36, 40) (44, 48, 52): Ch 2, turn, hbdc in each st across. ((24, 30, 32) (34, 40, 42)

    hbdc) Fasten off.


    Assembly

  • Lay the Front Panel on top of the Back Panel.

  • Use the long tails to whip stitch the shoulders together.

  • Whip stitch the side seams together, from the bottom up to where the armhole shaping begins.

  • Weave in all loose ends.

  • Turn the sweater right side out.

    Finishing Neck

    Rnd 1. Join gray yarn to the bottom left corner of the neck opening. Ch 1, sc evenly around the entire neckline, working 2 sc into the end of each hbdc row along the sides, and 1 sc into each st across the top of the back panel. Join to the first sc with a sl st. End off and weave in the end.


    Rnd 2. Join Burgundy colored yarn in any st from the last rnd. Ch 1 and sc evenly around. Join to the first sc with a sl st. End off and weave in the end.

    Armhole Edging

    Rnd 1. With gray, join yarn to the bottom of one armhole. Ch 1, sc evenly around, working 2 sc into the end of each hbdc row. Fasten off. Weave in the end.


    Rnd 2. Attach Burgundy colored yarn in any st at the armhole. Ch 1 and sc around. Join to the 1st sc with a sl st. End off and weave in the end.

  • Repeat for the other armhole.

Shoulder Armor

Parentheses for sizes. Sizes (S - 2 and 4) (M - 6 and 8) (L - 10 and 12) or (s, m, l) Small Under Piece

With gray, ch (12, 14, 18)

Row 1. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Ch 1 and turn. (11, 13, 17 sc)

Rows 2-5. Sc in each of the (11, 13, 17) sts across. Ch 1 and turn.


Begin Split

Small size only

Row 6. Sc in each of the next 4 sts. Ch 1 and turn leaving the rem sts unworked. (4, 6, 8 sc)

Row 7. Sc in the next st. Sc2tog. Sc in the last st. Ch 1 and turn. (3, 5, 7 sc)

Row 8. Sc in 1, sk 1 and sc in the last st. Ch 1 and turn. (2, 3, 5 sc)

Sc the last 2 sts tog. End off and weave in the end. (Do not end off for the 2nd side but continue with Finishing

below.)


Med size only

Row 6. Sc in each of the next 6 sts. Ch 1 and turn leaving the rem sts unworked. (6 sc)

Row 7. Sc2tog. Sc in the next 2 sts. Sc2tog. Ch 1 and turn. (4 sc)

Row 8. Sc in the next st. Sc2tog. Sc in the last st. Ch 1 and turn. (3 sc)

Row 9. Sc in 1, sk 1 and sc in the last st. Ch 1 and turn. (2 sc)

Sc the last 2 sts tog. End off and weave in the end. (Do not end off for the 2nd side but continue with Finishing

below.)


Large size only

Row 6. Sc in each of the next 8 sts. Ch 1 and turn leaving the rem sts unworked. (8 sc)

Row 7. Sc in the 1st 2 sts. (Sc2tog) twice. Sc in the last 2 sts. (6 sc)

Row 8. Sc2tog. Sc in the next 2 sts. S2tog. Ch 1 and turn. (4 sc)

Row 9. Sc in the next st. Sc2tog. Sc in the last st. Ch 1 and turn. (3 sc)

Row 10. Sc in 1, sk 1 and sc in the last st. Ch 1 and turn. (2 sc)

Sc the last 2 sts tog. End off and weave in the end. (Do not end off for the 2nd side but continue with Finishing

below.)

Attach Yarn to the opposite side and repeat rows above.


Finishing

Ch 1 and turn, make 3 sc in the tip, Make (3, 4, 6) sc down the inside of the spike.

Between spikes: Sl st in the next st. Sc in the next st and sl st in the next st. Make (3, 4, 6) sc up the inside of the spike. Make 3 sc in the tip. Make (9, 10, 11) sc up the raw side.

Make 3 sc in corner, sc in each st across the top and make (9, 10, 11) sc down the raw side. Join to the 1st sc made with a sl st. End off and weave in the end.


Join Burgundy yarn in the corner as shown below. (You will not need to work over the top.)


Sc evenly down sides and across the the bottom spikes making 3 sc in the tip of each spike and a sl st in the sc between the spikes. End off leaving a tail to later sew to the upper piece. Set aside.

Top Large Over Piece

With gray, ch (13, 15, 17)


Rnd 1. Make 5 dc in the 4th ch from the hook (the first 3 chs count as a dc—6 dc total in this ch). Dc in each of the next (8, 10, 12) chs. Make 6 dc in the last ch. Working along the opposite side of the foundation ch, dc in each of the next (8, 10, 12) chs. Join to the top of the beginning ch-3 with a sl st. (28, 32, 36 dc)

Rnd 2. Ch 2 (does not count as a st). Make 2 dc in the same st as joining and in each of the next 5 sts. Dc in each of the next (8, 10, 12) sts. Make 2 dc in each of the next 6 sts. Dc in each of the last (8, 10, 12) sts. Join to the top of the first dc with a sl st. (40, 44, 48 dc.)

Rnd 3. Sl st in each of the next 2 sts. In the next st, work a sc and a hdc. (Dc in next st, then 2 dc in next st) 4 times. Dc in each of the next (8, 10, 12) sts. (2 dc in next st, then 1 dc in next st) 4 times. In the next st, work a hdc and a sc. Sl st in each of the next 2 sts. Fasten off and weave in the end.


Note: Flat part is the top.


Finishing: Join Burgundy in any st from rnd 3 and sc evenly, making inc as needed to keep piece flat.

Pin and sew lower to upper matching middles.

Pin and sew to Vest as shown below.


Chest Emblem - 5 markers

With gray make a magic circle and ch 2.

Rnd 1. Make 12 dc in the ring. Join to the 1st dc with a sl st. (12 sts)


Rnd 2. Ch 2 and make 2 dc in each st around. Join to the 1st dc with a sl st. (24 sts)


Rnd 3. Ch 2 and dc in the next 2 dc. In the next st make 3 dc. Mark the 2nd dc. Hdc in each of the next 4 sts. In the next st make 3 dc. Mark the 2nd dc. Hdc in each of the next 3 sts. In the next st make 3 dc. Mark the 2nd dc.


Hdc in each of the next 3 sts. In the next st make 3 dc. Mark the 2nd dc. Dc in each of the next 3 sts. Hdc in the next 3 sts. Mark the 3rd hdc. Hdc in each of the last 2 sts. Join to the top of the 1st dc with a sl st. (38 sts)

The green marked stitch is the top right corner.


Rnd 4. Ch 1, Sc in the 1st 2 sts. Hdc in the next st. Make 3 dc in the 1st marked st and remark the 2nd center st. Hdc in each of the next 6 sts. Make 3 dc in the 1st marked st and remark the 2nd st. Hdc in each of the next 5 sts. In the marked st make (hdc, 3 dc and a hdc.) Replace the marker in the 2nd dc you made. (This marked st is the center bottom.)


Hdc in each of the next 5 sts. Make 3 dc in the 1st marked st and remark the 2nd st. Hdc in each of the next 6 sts. Make 3 dc in the 1st marked st and remark the 2nd st. Hdc in the next st and sc in each of the last 2 sts. (45 sts)


Rnd 5. Ch 1 and sc in each of the next 4 sts. Make 3 sc in the marked st and remark the 2nd st. Sc in each of next 3 sts. Hdc in the next st. Dc in each of the next 4 sts. Make 3 dc in the marked st and remark the 2nd st. Dc in each of the next 2 sts. Hdc in the next st. Sc in each of the next 4 sts. Hdc in the next st. Make (2 dc, 1 trc and 2 dc) in the marked st and remark the trc as the center.


Hdc in the next st and sc in each of the next 4 sts. Hdc in the next st and dc in each of the next 2 sts. Make 3 dc in the marked st and remark the 2nd st. Dc in each of the next 4 sts. Hdc in the next st. Sc in each of the next 3 sts. Make 3 sc in the marked st and remark the 2nd st. Sc in each of the last 4 sts. (66 sts)

Rnd 5. Ch 2, does not count as a st. Dc in the same st and in each of the next 3 sts. Hdc in the next st. Make 3 sc in the marked st and remark the 2nd st. Hdc in the next 6 sts. Dc in each of the next 4 sts. Make 3 dc in the marked st and remark the 2nd st. Dc in each of the next 3 sts. Hdc in each of the next 8 sts. In the marked trc make (2 dc, 1 trc and 2 trc.)

Hdc in each of the next 8 sts. Dc in each of the next 3 sts. Make 3 dc in the marked st and remark the 2nd st. Dc in each of the next 4 sts. Hdc in each of the next 6 sts. Make 3 sc in the marked st and remark the 2nd st. Hdc in the next st. Dc in each of the last 3 sts. Join to the top of the beg dc with a sl st. (69 sts)


Rnd 6. Ch 2, and dc in the same st. Dc in each of the next 5 sts. Make 5 dc in the marked st and remark the 3rd st. Dc in each of the next 12 sts. In the marked st make 5 dc. Dc in each of the next 14 sts. Make 5 dc in the marked st and remark the 3rd st. Dc in each of the next 14 sts. Make 5 dc in the marked st and remark the 3rd st. Dc in each of the next 12 sts. Make 5 dc in the marked st and remark the 3rd st. Dc in each of the last 5 sts. End off. (88 sts.)


Finishing: Attach Burgundy yarn in the last st worked. Ch 1 and (sc in each st until the marked st. In the marked st make 3 sc and remove the marker) around.


Dragon

Note: This appliqué is worked all in one piece. Do not finish off until told too.


Body

Rnd 1. With the Burgundy yarn make a magic circle. Ch 2 and make 12 dc in the ring. Join with sl st to first dc made. Pull tail taut to close the hole and weave in the end. (12 dc do not count the beg ch 2 as a st.)


Head and Neck

Ch 10 and sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, hdc in next chain, (dc, ch 3 picot, dc) in next ch. Make 1 hdc in each of the rem 6 chs. Sl st in the next dc on the body. (1 sc, 2 dc, 1 picot, 7 hdc made.)


First Wing

Row 1. Sl st in the next dc on the body. Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from the hook. Make 1 sc in each of the last 7 chs. Sl st in the same st as the 1st sl st. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 2. Sc in each of the next 6 sc. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 3. Sc in each of the next 6 sc, sl st in next dc on the body. Ch1 and turn.

Row 4. Sc in each of the next 4 sc. Ch1 and turn.

Row 5. Sc in each of the next 4 sc. Sl st into the next dc on the body.


Tail

Sl st into each of the next 2 dc on the body. Ch 20, sc in 2nd ch from the hook. Make 2 sc in the next ch. (Make 3 sc in the next st) twice. (Sc the next 3 chs tog) 4 times. Sc in the last ch. Sl st in next dc on the body


Second Wing

Row 1. Sl st in each of the next 5 dc on the body and turn.

**Row 2. Ch 9, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. Sc in each of the last 7 chs. Turn and sl st in the next sl st. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 3. Sc in each of the next 6 sc. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 4. Sc in each of the next 6 sc. Sl st in the same st. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 5. Sc in each of the next 4 sc. Ch1 and turn.

Row 6. Sc in each of the next 4 sc. Sl st into the next dc on the body. Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing to the bib as shown below.

Pin and sew the dragon to the shield and then pin to the vest as shown below.



Sew down the center emblem.


Finishing


Attach Burgundy yarn in any st (opposite side of beg ch.) Ch 1 and sc around. Join to the 1st sc with a sl st.