The Wednesday Addams Checkered Sweater Vest is a bold, graphic crochet piece inspired by the iconic monochrome aesthetic popularized by Wednesday Addams. This crochet sweater vest features a striking black and white checkerboard pattern combined with vertical stripe detailing that creates a dramatic, structured look.
Crochet Checkered Vest
Designed and demonstrated by Knotting Hook Crochet, the vest is worked in panels using tapestry crochet techniques to carry yarn seamlessly across color changes. The finished garment has a relaxed fit, a classic V neck front, and clean armhole shaping, making it perfect for layering over shirts or dresses. This pattern is ideal for intermediate crocheters who want to practice colorwork while creating a statement piece that feels both modern and timeless.
Materials
- Category 2 sport weight yarn in Black and White
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Finished front panel measures approximately 21 inches wide
Foundations and Setup
- Using Black, chain 111
- Row 1: Single crochet in the 2nd chain from hook and in each stitch across for 110 stitches
- Row 2: Chain 3 to count as first double crochet
- Work 14 more double crochets in Black
- On the 15th stitch, switch to White
Pattern Set 1 Rows 2 to 6
- Carry the unused yarn color along the top of stitches using tapestry crochet
- Work 15 Black
- Work 10 White
- Work 20 Black
- Work 10 White
- Work 20 Black
- Work 10 White
- Work 25 Black
- Repeat this exact sequence for 5 total rows
Pattern Set 2 Stripe Rows
- Work 15 Black
- Work 10 White
- Work 20 Black to create the vertical stripe over the previous White block area
- Work 10 White
- Work 20 Black
- Work 10 White
- Work 25 Black
- Repeat this sequence for 5 total rows
Body Construction
- Alternate between Pattern Set 1 and Pattern Set 2 every 5 rows
- Complete 8 pattern sets total for 40 rows before armhole shaping
Armholes and V Neck Front Panel
- At the beginning of pattern set 9, slip stitch across the first 10 to 15 stitches to reduce width for armholes
- Continue working remaining stitches in pattern
- Begin V neck shaping on the 3rd row of pattern set 10
- Decrease 1 stitch per row at the center edge
- Use chain 2 and skip or double crochet two together for decreases
- Continue decreasing through pattern set 13
- Repeat shaping for the opposite side
Back Panel
- Chain 111 and repeat same stitch pattern as front panel
- Work straight without V neck shaping
- On the final two rows, use half double crochet across the center stitches
- Keep double crochet stitches at the shoulders to create slight neck curvature
Assembly and Finishing
- Place front and back panels together with right sides facing
- Align checkerboard blocks so colors alternate correctly
- Single crochet shoulder seams together
- Single crochet side seams together
- Add a single crochet or ribbed trim around neckline and armholes
- Weave in all ends securely
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