This was originally published in a collection of “Rib Ticklers” a few decades ago. We’re sure it’s because you can’t help but feel like giggling when you see this colorful way to wear a crochet granny square. (Red Heart)

Skill level: easy

This tight-fitting vest is built around a traditional granny square. Pattern from the 1970s is for men or women. Vest is meant to be worn tight with negative ease.

Directions are for size Small; changes for sizes Medium and Large are made by using larger crochet hooks.
GAUGE: 13 dc = 4” (10 cm); 8 rows = 4” (10 cm) using 4mm US G-6 hook for Small,
12 dc = 4” (10 cm); 7 rows = 4” (10 cm) using 5mm US H-8 hook for Medium
11 dc = 4” (10 cm); 7 rows = 4” (10 cm) using 5.5mm US I-9 hook for Large.

Block finished motif to measure 11.75” square (size Small), 12.75” (medium), or 13.75 (large)

Direct PDF here.

Red Heart gives women’s finished chest size of 29 (32, 35)” and uses 1 skein each of Red Heart Super saver in four colors.