Crochet GrandPa Sweater Vest – Free Pattern

The Crochet Grandpa Sweater Vest has a certain old-school charm that’s hard to resist. With its nostalgic styling, relaxed shape and classic V-neckline, it’s the kind of piece that brings a little vintage character to an otherwise simple outfit.

My Crochet Grandpa Sweater Vest takes inspiration from traditional knitted waistcoats, reimagined with crochet stitches and a rich, autumnal color palette. The ribbed hem, neckline and armhole edging give the vest a beautifully finished appearance, while the sleeveless design makes it an excellent choice for wearing over collared shirts, blouses or long sleeved tops.

I first decided to make this vest after noticing how popular these retro inspired designs had become. I kept seeing different interpretations of the classic sweater vest, and I wanted to create my own crochet version with an uncomplicated construction that beginners could enjoy.

Despite its polished appearance, this free crochet sweater vest pattern relies on basic stitches and minimal decreasing. It’s a satisfying project, even if you’re relatively new to crocheting garments.

Yarn

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This crochet sweater vest was crocheted using Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in the color Honey. It is a weight 4 yarn and comes in a large range of colors.

Notes

• The sizing guide is S(M, L, XL, 2XL)
• The turning ch 1 DOES NOT count as a stitch.
• This pattern uses standard Us crochet terms.

Level

Easy

Sizing & Measurements

To fit bust 32-34(36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-54) inches

Back width: 18(19.5, 21.5, 24, 27) inches

Length: 23(23, 24, 24, 25) inches

Materials

Yarn – Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice – weight 4/medium/aran/10 ply

Approximately 850(900, 1020, 1050, 1070) yards

5 mm crochet hook

Measuring tape

Yarn needle

Stitch marker

Crochet GrandPa Sweater Vest Pattern

Back Panel

Ch 10

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc to end. Turn

Row 2: ch 1, sc in BLO in every stitch across. Turn.

Repeat row 2 until you have 61(63, 69, 77, 87) in total.

Now we will crochet along the long edge of the ribbing:

Next row: ch 1, make 61(63, 69, 77, 87) hdc across. Turn.

Next row: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.

Repeat last row until entire piece measures 15(15, 15, 16, 16) inches long. Do not fasten off.

Armhole Shaping

Next row: slst in next 5(5, 7, 7, 9) sts, ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in each stitch across leaving last 4(4, 6, 6, 8) sts unworked. Turn.

Next row: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.

Repeat last row until you have 8(8, 9, 9, 9.5)” from armhole upwards.

Fasten off.

Front Panel

Ch 10

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc to end. Turn

Row 2: ch 1, sc in BLO in each st across. Turn.

Repeat row 2 until you have a total of 61(63, 69, 77, 87) rows. Turn.

Now we will crochet along the long edge of the ribbing:

Next row: ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in each st across. Turn

Repeat last row until entire piece measures 15(15, 15, 16, 16) inches long.

Armhole Shaping

Next row: slst into next 5(5, 7, 7, 9) sts, ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in each st across leaving last 4(4, 6, 6,8) sts unworked.

Next row: Place a stitch marker into the 27th(28th, 29th, 33rd, 36th) st. This is your middle stitch.

Ch 1, hdc in each st across until 2sts remain before stitch marker, hdc2tog. Turn.

Next row: ch1, hdc2tog, hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.

Next row: ch 1, hdc in each st across until 2 sts remain, hdc2tog. Turn.

Repeat last 2 rows until you have 13( 13, 13, 14, 14) sts.

Next row: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. Repeat this row 5(5, 6, 6, 7) more times.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Now skip the next 2 sts next to the neck edge and attach yarn to the next st.

Next row: ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.

Next row: ch 1, hdc in each st across until 2 sts remain, hdc2tog. Turn.

Next row: ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across. Turn.

Repeat last 2 rows until 13(13, 13, 14, 14) sts remain.

Next row: ch 1 hdc in each st across. Turn. Repeat this row a further 5(5, 6, 6, 7) times. Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Assembly

Place the front panel on top of the back panel and using a yarn needle and mattress st, sew along the shoulders and down along the sides of the vest. Turn right ride out now:

Attach yarn to the centre of the v neck. Ch 1, sc all the way around the neck line. Slst to first sc to close.

Next round: ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 chains, slst to next 2 sc on the neckline, **turn, sc in BLO in next 4 sc making sure not to work into the two slip stitches, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc in BLO, slst in next 2 sc on the neckline, repeat from ** all the way around the entire neckline. Fasten off leaving long tail.

Armhole Ribbing

Attach yarn to the bottom edge of armhole. ch 1, sc all the way around arm hole. Slst to first sc to close round.

Next round: ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 chains, slst into next 2 sc on armhole,**turn, sc in BLO in next 4 sc making sure not to work into the 2 slip sts, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc in BLO, slst in next 2 sc on the armhole, repeat from ** all the way around the entire armhole. Using yarn and yarn needle stitch closed using mattress stitch. Repeat for the other armhole.

Weave in all ends and you are now ready to wear your new crochet sweater vest.