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Classic Vest – Vintage Crochet Pattern, PDF
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Download PDF instantly – Lace-look “Thundercloud” trellis stitch gives this 1990s Classic Vest crochet pattern its delicate texture in addition to its tuxedo shape. Worked in size 5 crochet cotton thread with a G/6 hook, it’s a unisex pattern in Small through X-Large (36″–45″ buttoned), finished with a button-front closure.
Description
Classic Vest – 1990s Crochet Pattern: Instant PDF Download
Size: Small (36″), Medium (39″), Large (42″), X-Large (45″)
Somewhere between a summer top and a classic tuxedo vest, this unisex crochet pattern uses an openwork trellis design called the Thundercloud stitch to build a fabric full of soft texture and airy chain-loop detail. Crocheted in crisp size 5 cotton and finished with a trio of buttons down the front, it’s a versatile vintage crochet pattern that layers easily over a blouse or tee. With sizing from Small through X-Large, this 1990s pattern suits confident beginners ready to try a patterned lace stitch, and intermediate crocheters looking for an engaging, texture-rich project.
Design & Construction Details
Skill Level: Easy Intermediate.
Construction: Worked flat in one piece from the bottom up in the Thundercloud pattern stitch, with front opening, front neck, and armhole shaping worked directly into the pattern rows; armhole, bottom, front, and neck borders — plus button loops — added afterward.
Finished Measurements, Bust (buttoned): 36″ (Small), 39″ (Medium), 42″ (Large), 45″ (X-Large).
Pattern Style: Written in standard US crochet terms.
Stitches: Chain, single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, Thundercloud pattern stitch, reverse single crochet.
Recommended Materials & Tools
Yarn: Crochet cotton size 5 (DMC Cebelia No. 5) — approximately 12–18 balls (50 g each).
Substitute Yarn: Modern cotton size 5 thread or DK weight cotton yarn such as Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK.
Crochet Hook Size: US G/6 (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Tapestry needle, two safety pins or paper clips for stitch markers, three ⅝″ buttons.
Gauge: 4 sts = 1″; 6 pattern rows = 2″.
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.
Recommended Yarn:
Sport weight yarn
Finished Measurements:
Chest, buttoned: 36″, 39”, 42”, 45”
Gauge:
16 sts = 4″
