Boxy Garment in Caron x Pantone - Downloadable PDF

Boxy Crochet Waistcoat in Caron x Pantone – Free Downloadable PDF Pattern

This free downloadable PDF pattern from Caron guides crocheters through making a boxy waistcoat (a sleeveless, open-front garment) worked in the striking Caron x Pantone multi-shade yarn collection. The design is rated beginner/easy skill level, making it an ideal first garment project for those new to crochet construction. The finished piece features a relaxed, boxy silhouette with a collar and front edge finish, giving it a polished, wearable look suitable for layering.

Sizes and Fit

The pattern is written for two size groupings, covering a wide range of body measurements:

• XS/S/M/L – to fit bust measurements 30–40 inches (76–101.5 cm)
• XL/2X/3X/4X/5X – to fit bust measurements 42–60 inches (101.5–152.5 cm)

Instructions are written for the smaller size, with changes for the larger size given in parentheses throughout. Crocheters are advised to circle all numbers relevant to their chosen size before beginning.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a boxy waistcoat — a sleeveless, vest-style garment worked in strips that are seamed together. A collar and front edge are added as a finishing detail, worked in one of the Pantone shades designated as color K (Pantone 19-4026). The strip construction method means each section can be worked individually and then joined, which is a beginner-friendly approach to garment making.

Techniques Used

• Strip construction – the garment body is built from individual strips worked separately and then seamed together, as directed by an included Color Diagram
• Flat seaming – strips are joined using a flat seam technique for a neat, low-bulk finish
• Color changing – colors are changed by working to the last two loops of the current color, then drawing the new color through to complete the stitch
• Collar and front edge finishing – a border is crocheted around the front opening and neckline to complete the garment
• Yarn preparation – because Caron x Pantone yarn comes as a multi-shade braid, each color link must be separated and wound into individual balls before work begins; each ball is then designated as Contrast, A, B, C, etc.

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch) – used for foundation chains and within stitch patterns
• Single crochet (sc) – a primary stitch throughout the pattern
• Half double crochet (hdc) – used within the pattern construction
• Double crochet (dc) – used within the pattern and as part of the V-stitch
• V-stitch (V st) – defined as (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) worked into the indicated space, adding an open, decorative texture to the fabric

Gauge

Achieving correct gauge is essential for a well-fitting garment. The pattern specifies 12 single crochet stitches and 13 rows = 4 inches (10 cm). Because the yarn comes in a finite amount per shade, matching gauge precisely is especially important to ensure yarn quantities work out correctly across all color sections.

Materials

• Yarn: Caron x Pantone multi-shade braid yarn, aran weight (3.5 oz / 100 g per braid; 127 yards / 116 m per braid)
• Colorways used: Morning Blues (01016) – 3 braids for XS/S/M/L, 5 braids for XL/2X–5X; Terrarium Green (01027) – 3 braids