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Hello there, friends and happy holidays! Today I am sharing another version of the “70’s Granny Square Vest” and its a Christmas Tree Version PERFECT for this season!
Since showing on my social media that I made a Christmas version of my pattern for the 70’s Vest I released a few weeks ago, I have had MANY of y’all DM me or leave a comment on my Instagram and TikTok asking for a pattern. I wasn’t expecting so many people to love it, but I’m so glad y’all do!
This pattern will almost exactly follow the pattern for the “70’s Granny Square Vest”, with added instructions on where to change your colors to make a little tree design.
There will be no Video Tutorial for this tree version since I made a video for the 70’s vest just a few weeks ago, so if you need visual help or want to make that version of the vest click here
SO, without further ado, LET’S GET STARTED!
MATERIALS
Medium Weight (4) Yarn – ANY brand will do! I mixed different brands together of left over yarn I had laying around because I wanted to be a bit more conscious with this project. Some of the yarn I worked with linked here is a recent fave of mine, it’s very soft, anti-pilling and easy to work with.
5.00mm Crochet Hook – my FAVE hooks!
Scissors
Stitch Markers – (I personally don’t use a stitch marker for this pattern, but if you lose track of where you started easily or you’re a beginner, stitch markers are very helpful.)
Yarn needed: I used approximately 178 grams of yarn to make this vest in a size S, but I am unsure how much yarn would be needed for other sizes. I’m working on how to be able to calculate the yarn needed for multiple sizes, when I figure it out I will update this blog post!
STITCHES + ABBREVIATIONS
Ch = Chain
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Dc = Double Crochet
Dc cluster = Double Crochet Cluster
Sl st = Slip Stitch
GAUGE
XS vest square should measure about 12 inches
S vest square should measure about 13 inches
M vest square should measure about 14 inches
L vest square should measure about 15 inches
XL vest square should measure about 16 inches
2XL vest square should measure about 17 inches
3XL vest square should measure about 18 inches
4XL vest square should measure about 19 inches
5XL vest square should measure about 20 inches
(This vest is so easily customizable. These are just size guidelines, but you can simply make it the size you need to for YOU.)
PATTERN NOTES
*This Pattern follows size S but sizes XS-5XL are also available.
*This Pattern follows US crochet terms.
*Turning Ch 3 DOES count as a dc stitch in this pattern.
*CUT your yarn after every color change, do NOT carry it through, it will be visible if you do this.
*When making granny squares, you work in ch spaces and not in sts (unless otherwise directed to).
HOLIDAY 70’s Granny Square
Vest Pattern
Start off by making a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 3, (first ch 3 of EVERY ROUND counts as a dc st), work 2 dc into the magic ring, ch 3, work 3 dc into the magic ring, ch 3, work 3 dc into the magic ring, ch 3, work 3 dc into the magic ring, ch 3. Sl st into the first st of the round and turn your work.
Round 2: Ch 3, work 2 dc into ch space, ch 3, work 3 more dc in same ch space, ch 1, work 3 dc into next ch space, ch 3, work 3 more dc into same ch space, ch 1, work 3 dc into next ch space, ch 3, work 3 more dc into same ch space, ch 1, work 3 dc into next ch space, ch 3, work 3 more dc into same ch space, ch 1, sl st into the first st of the round and turn your work.
Round 3: Ch 3, work 2 dc in the ch 1 space, ch 1, *work 3 dc into the ch 3 space, ch 3, work 3 dc into the same ch 3 space, ch 1, work 3 dc into the next ch 1 space, ch 1, work 3 dc into the next ch 3 space, ch 3, work 3 dc into the same ch 3 space, ch 1, *repeat until the end of the round. Sl st into the first st of the round and turn your work.
IMPORTANT: You will be repeating the process of a dc cluster in each ch 1 space, with a ch 1 to separate each cluster and 2 dc clusters in each ch 3 space (the corner ch space), with a ch 3 to separate the 2 clusters and turn your work after EVERY round.
NOTE: Do NOT carry your yarn through. Cut yarn after each color change, leaving a tail for weaving in later.
Round 4: Ch 3, work 2 dc in the ch 1 space and before you finish the 2nd dc pull through white color (or whatever color you are using), ch 1, work 2 dc clusters in the corner ch space, work 1 dc cluster into the next ch space but before you finish the last dc in the cluster pull green color you are using for the tree through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster in next ch space, work 2 dc clusters in the corner ch space, work 1 dc cluster in the next 2 ch spaces, work 2 dc clusters in the next corner ch space, work 1 dc cluster into the next ch space and before you finish the last dc in the cluster pull white color through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster in the next ch space, work 2 dc clusters in the corner ch space and before you finish the last dc in the cluster pull green color through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster in the next ch space, sl st into the first st of the round and turn your work.
Round 5: Ch 3, work 2 dc in the ch 1 space and before you finish the 2nd dc pull white color through last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster in the next ch space, work 2 dc clusters in the next corner ch space, work 1 dc cluster in the next 3 ch spaces and before you finish the last dc in the cluster pull green color through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 2 dc clusters in the corner ch space, work 1 dc cluster in the next 3 ch spaces, work 2 dc cluster in the corner ch space and before you finish the last dc in the cluster pull white color through last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster in the next 3 ch spaces, work 2 dc clusters in the corner ch space, work 1 dc cluster in the next ch space, sl st into the first st of the round and turn your work.
Round 6: Ch 3, work 2 dc in the ch 1 space, work 1 dc cluster in the next ch space, work 2 dc clusters in the corner ch space, work 1 dc cluster in the next 4 ch spaces and before you finish the last dc in the cluster pull green color through the last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster in the corner ch space and before you finish pull white color through last 2 loops, ch 3, work 1 dc cluster into the same corner ch space, work 1 dc cluster in the next 4 ch spaces, work 1 dc in the corner ch space but before you finish the last dc of the cluster pull green color through the last 2 loops, ch 3, work 1 dc cluster but before you finish the last dc in the cluster pull white color through last 2 loops, ch 1, work 1 dc cluster in the next 4 ch spaces, work 2 dc clusters in the corner ch space, work 1 dc cluster in the next 2 ch spaces, sl st into the first st of the round and turn your work.
If you need a little extra help on how to do a granny square, maybe my Video Tutorial from my “70’s Granny Square Vest” can help!
Round 7: Repeat the process of a dc cluster in each ch 1 space, with a ch 1 to separate each cluster and 2 dc clusters in each ch 3 space (the corner ch space), with a ch 3 to separate the 2 clusters.
Round 8-12 (8-10 for XS, 8-14 for M, 8-16 for L, 8-18 for XL, 8-20 for 2XL, 8-22 for 3XL, 8-24 for 4XL, 8-26 for 5XL): Repeat the process of a dc cluster in each ch 1 space, with a ch 1 to separate each cluster and 2 dc clusters in each ch 3 space (the corner ch space), with a ch 3 to separate the 2 clusters, with as many or as little color changes as you want.
Fasten off.
If you feel like the recommended rows for your size doesn’t seem right for you, hold your square up to you and see if the square reaches just before ends of both your shoulders nicely, if it does, then it will be a good fit for you! But if it passes too far from your shoulders or doesn’t quite reach toward the end of your shoulders, you might need to take out or add a few rows.
Straps
Attach Yarn to one of the 4 corners of your square.
Row 1: Ch 3, work 2 dc into the first ch space, work 1 dc cluster into the next 3 ch spaces (next 2 for XS, next 4 for M, next 5 for L, next 6 for XL, next 7 for 2XL, next 8 for 3XL, next 9 for 4XL, next 10 for 5XL), turn your work.
Row 2: Ch 3, work 1 dc cluster into the next 3 ch spaces (next 2 for XS, next 4 for M, next 5 for L, next 6 for XL, next 7 for 2XL, next 8 for 3XL, next 9 for 4XL, next 10 for 5XL), work 1 dc into the last st (the ch 3 from the previous round), turn your work.
Repeat rows 1-2 as many times as you need for your size.
Fasten off at 3 rows for XS, S and M
Fasten off at 4 rows for L, XL and 2XL
Fasten off at 5 rows for 3XL, 4XL and 5XL
If you feel that the straps need longer or shorter for your size, feel free to add or take away rows as you want!
Repeat for other strap.
Sides of Vest
Attach yarn to one of the side corners of your square.
Row 1: Ch 3, work 2 dc into the first ch space, work 1 dc cluster into the next 5 ch spaces (next 4 for XS, next 6 for M, next 7 for L, next 8 for XL, next 9 for 2XL, next 10 for 3XL, next 11 for 4XL, next 12 for 5XL), turn your work.
Row 2: Ch 3, work 1 dc cluster into the next 5 ch spaces (next 4 for XS, next 6 for M, next 7 for L, next 8 for XL, next 9 for 2XL, next 10 for 3XL, next 11 for 4XL, next 12 for 5XL), work 1 dc into the last st (the ch 3 from the previous round), turn your work.
Repeat rows 1-2 as many times as you need for your size
Fasten off at 3 rows for XS, S and M
Fasten off at 4 rows for L, XL and 2XL
Fasten off at 5 rows for 3XL, 4XL and 5XL
If you feel that the sides of your vest need to be wider or more narrow for your size, feel free to add or take away rows as you want!
Repeat for other side of vest.
Repeat entire process for the back panel.
If you’re having trouble, maybe my “70’s Granny Square Vest” Video Tutorial can help!
When both panels are done, sew both panels together, weave in your ends, and…YOU’RE DONE!
If you recreate this vest, please tag or DM @hayhaycrochet on Instagram or TikTok so I can see, like and share!
Happy Crocheting~!
so cute!!! can’t wait to make!