The Wednesday Addams Checkered Vest is a bold and graphic crochet piece inspired by the unmistakable monochrome aesthetic of Wednesday Addams. This version uses mini granny squares to create a structured black and white checkerboard layout, giving the vest texture, flexibility, and visual depth. Instead of working long rows of colorwork, the design is built square by square, making it portable and beginner friendly for those comfortable with basic granny construction.
Crochet Granny Square Vest
Once assembled, the panels form a relaxed sweater vest silhouette that can be layered over shirts or dresses. The half double crochet trim adds a clean finish around the neckline, armholes, and hem, tying the entire piece together into a polished, wearable garment.
Materials
- Premier Everyday DK yarn in Black
- Premier Everyday DK yarn in White
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Mini Granny Squares
- Make mini 2 round granny squares
- Each square should measure approximately 2 inches
- Create 35 white squares for the front
- Create 77 black squares for the front
- Make 1 white triangle for shaping
- Make 1 black triangle for shaping
- Make 1 half square for edge shaping
- For the back panel, create 39 white squares
- For the back panel, create 81 black squares
Panel Layout
- Arrange the squares in a checkered pattern
- Alternate black and white squares evenly
- Follow the required square counts to maintain symmetry
- Include triangle and half square pieces where needed for shaping
Joining Panels
- Place right sides of the squares together
- Join squares to form the full front panel
- Join squares to form the full back panel
- Align front and back panels with right sides facing
- Seam shoulders together
- Seam down both side edges
Trim and Finishing
- Attach yarn at the neckline
- Work half double crochet evenly around the neckline
- Repeat half double crochet trim around both armholes
- Work half double crochet evenly around the bottom edge
- Fasten off and weave in all ends securely
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