Talbot Vest in Berroco Hearthside - Downloadable PDF

Talbot Vest in Berroco Hearthside – Crochet Pattern Summary

The Talbot Vest is a crocheted pullover vest designed by Åsa Buchta and published by Berroco. Available as a downloadable PDF, this intermediate-level crochet pattern produces a relaxed, cozy layering piece worked in chunky weight yarn. With a generous recommended ease of 4–8 inches (10–20 cm) of positive ease, the Talbot is designed to drape comfortably over the body, making it an ideal transitional-season wardrobe staple.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The Talbot Vest is offered in a wide range of sizes to suit many body types:

• Bust: 35½, 40, 44½, 48½, 53, 57½, 62, 66, and 70½ inches (90–179 cm)
• Length: Ranges from 16 inches (40.5 cm) in the smallest size up to 20½ inches (52 cm) in the largest
• The sample shown in the pattern photography is worked in size 40" / 101.5 cm

Yarn: Berroco Hearthside

The pattern calls specifically for Berroco Hearthside, a chunky weight yarn sold in 100-gram balls. The colorway used in the sample is #1005 Provincial. Depending on the size being made, the pattern requires between 3 and 6 balls of yarn:

• 3 balls: sizes 35½" and 40"
• 4 balls: sizes 44½" and 48½"
• 4–5 balls: size 53"
• 5 balls: size 57½"
• 5–6 balls: sizes 62" and 66"
• 6 balls: size 70½"

Berroco Hearthside is a chunky yarn well suited to crochet projects that benefit from warmth and texture. Its substantial weight means the Talbot works up relatively quickly, making it a satisfying project for intermediate crocheters looking for a rewarding but not overly time-consuming make.

Hook and Notions

• Crochet hook: Size J / 6 mm, or the size needed to achieve the correct gauge

As with all crochet garments, the pattern strongly recommends checking gauge before beginning, as individual tension can vary significantly between makers.

Gauge

Achieving accurate gauge is essential for a well-fitting finished vest. The Talbot pattern specifies two gauge measurements, both taken after blocking:

• 11 stitches and 7 rows = 4" / 10 cm in double crochet
• 12 stitches and 11 rows = 4" / 10 cm in ribbing

Stitches and Techniques

The Talbot Vest is classified as an intermediate crochet pattern, meaning it is best suited to makers who are comfortable with foundational crochet stitches and are ready to apply them in a garment construction context. The primary stitches and techniques used include:

• Double crochet (dc): The main body stitch, producing a fabric that is open, drapey, and quick to work at chunky weight
• Crochet ribbing: Used as a textural contrast element, likely at the hem, armholes, or neckline, ribbing in crochet is typically achieved through working into the back loop only or through slip stitch and chain ribbing methods, creating a stretchy, structured edge
• Garment shaping: As a fitted vest with multiple sizes, the pattern involves increases and decreases to shape the armholes and neckline