Join designer, technical editor, and author Tian Connaughton and crochet The Reignbow Vest, a versatile, fast-to-crochet, and playful project. Begin by creating a swatch to determine correct gauge and fit, then work the vest in corner-to-corner (C2C) crochet while following a chart. The combination of C2C and alternating yarn colors creates a vibrant and dynamic pattern, and the vest is constructed simply with two identical panels seamed together. Easily add a keyhole detail in the back for an extra fun design element. If you’re familiar with crocheting stripes, you might assume you’d be dealing with many loose yarn ends, but Tian shows you her wink-wink secret for weaving in ends, along with some fun modifications in the pattern for a variety of looks
![Cartoon of a smiling man with a large mustache, short dark hair, wearing a teal jacket and a white turtleneck.](https://glensidepld.org/files/Jon-150x150.png)
![A woman wearing glasses and a colorful knitted cardigan stands in front of a blue door with the number 14 on it.](https://glensidepld.org/files/Reignbow-Vest-3.jpg)
![A smiling person wearing a colorful crocheted vest stands against a yellow background.](https://glensidepld.org/files/Reignbow-Vest-5.jpg)
![Person with braids wearing a colorful crocheted top stands against a yellow background, facing away from the camera.](https://glensidepld.org/files/Reignbow-Vest-2.jpg)
![A colorful granny square crochet vest with a gray border, a crochet hook, and a ball of purple yarn.](https://glensidepld.org/files/Reignbow-Vest-1.jpg)
![Hands crocheting a colorful pattern with a green hook, next to a crochet pattern chart and scissors on a table.](https://glensidepld.org/files/Reignbow-Vest-4.jpg)