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Box Stitch Vest – Vintage Crochet Pattern, PDF
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Download PDF instantly – Crochet a long, open-front vest from this vintage 1980s pattern, worked in worsted weight yarn (approx. 1,260–1,575 yards) with a size K hook. Sizes S–L (36″–44″ finished) showcase the dimensional box stitch, worked as clusters of double crochet around the post.
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Box Stitch Vest – 1980s Crochet Pattern: Instant PDF Download
Size: Small, Medium, Large (Finished Bust 36″, 40″, 44″)
Rows of plump box stitches give this 1980s vintage crochet pattern a rich, sculpted texture you can see and feel. The long, buttonless vest hangs open at the front with tidy single crochet borders, making a graceful layer over a slim turtleneck or a summer tee, just as the original photograph shows. Worked in worsted weight yarn and a generous size K, this textured stitch crochet vest has a satisfying clustered rhythm that keeps every row interesting from hem to shoulder.
Design & Construction Details
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Worked flat from the bottom up in three pieces (back, left front and right front) in box stitch, with armhole and neck shaping. Shoulders are sewn and side seams woven, then the vest is finished with single crochet edging around the neck, fronts and lower edge, plus armhole edging.
Finished Measurements: Finished bust 36″ (40″, 44″). Back measures 15″ to the armhole, plus 9½″ (10″, 10½″) armhole depth.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US crochet terms, with post stitch and seam-weaving diagrams and a size schematic (no stitch charts).
Stitches: Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet; Box Stitch (3 double crochet worked around the post of a stitch in the row below).
Recommended Materials & Tools
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn such as Lion Brand Worsted or Patons Classic Wool Worsted, approximately 1,260–1,575 yards (20–25 oz / 570–710 g), depending on size.
Crochet Hook Size: US K / 7.00 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Yarn needle for seams and weaving in ends; a short piece of contrasting yarn to mark the right side.
Gauge: 4 Box Stitches and 8 rows = 4″ in pattern.
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.
