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Easy Retro Vest – Easy Crochet Pattern, PDF
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Download PDF instantly – This buttonless 1960s crochet vest works up quickly in DK yarn with a 6mm hook, using an easy double crochet mesh stitch. One size fits most (48″ bust, 27″ tied length), finished with a soft draped V-neck and self-tie front closure.
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Easy Retro Vest – 1960s Crochet Pattern: Instant PDF Download
Size: One Size, Women’s L/XL (48″ Bust, 27″ Tied Length)
Quick, buttonless, and endlessly wearable, this 1960s crochet vest is proof that easy/beginner patterns can still look effortlessly put-together. An open double crochet and chain mesh stitch keeps the fabric light and airy, while a self-tie front closure replaces buttons for a soft, draped finish. Sleeveless and one-size, it’s a satisfying quick pattern to layer over everything from a simple tee to a lace blouse.
Design & Construction Details
Skill Level: Easy/Beginner.
Construction: Worked in one piece in an open double crochet and chain mesh stitch; the sleeveless, buttonless vest ties closed at the front for a relaxed, draped fit.
Finished Measurements: Bust 48″ (122 cm); Length 27″ (68.5 cm), tied.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US crochet terms.
Stitches: Chain, double crochet.
Recommended Materials & Tools
Yarn: Lion Brand Microspun, DK light weight — 5 balls (2.5 oz/168 yds each; approx. 840 yds total).
Substitute Yarn: Modern DK weight yarn such as Valley Yarns Superwash DK or Paintbox Yarns Simply DK.
Crochet Hook Size: US J-10/6 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Gauge: 17 pattern sts and 7 rows = 4″ (10 cm).
This is a digitally restored PDF crochet pattern
Upon purchase, you will receive an instant digital download — a clean, easily readable PDF. The original vintage instructions have been digitally enhanced, reformatted, and checked for clarity, ensuring a smooth crafting experience from start to finish.
