Juniper Moon Farm Puschkinia Vest Crochet Pattern

Juniper Moon Farm Puschkinia Crochet Vest

What is Being Made

The Puschkinia is an open vest cardigan designed by Abbey Swanson of The Firefly Hook. This delicate garment pays homage to the fragrant perennial bulb for which it is named, offering a sophisticated layering piece perfect for spring wardrobes. The vest can be worn open with edges hanging freely at the sides, or closed by securing the edges over the bust with a button or shawl pin, providing versatile styling options.

Techniques Used

This crochet design employs lace and seamless construction methods, with the garment worked flat in rows rather than in the round. The pattern creates an open but structured aesthetic through strategic placement of chains between stitches and the alternation of short and tall stitches. The vest features distinct armhole shaping sections that are worked into the flat construction, eliminating the need for seaming.

Stitches Used

The Puschkinia incorporates fundamental crochet stitches to build its lace-like appearance:

• Single crochet (sc): Used for foundational rows and to create solid sections that anchor the lace pattern
• Double crochet (dc): Worked with chain-2 spaces between stitches to create the first tier of openwork
• Treble crochet (tr): Worked with chain-3 spaces between stitches to create taller, more open lace sections
• Chain stitches (ch): Used extensively between taller stitches and for armhole shaping, creating the characteristic open spacing that defines the garment's delicate appearance

Materials

The Puschkinia is crafted using Juniper Moon Farm Zooey Twist yarn in the colorway #01 Nevada Nights. Yardage requirements vary by size: X-Small through Medium sizes require 2 skeins of 100g each, while Large and X-Large sizes require 3 to 4 skeins respectively. The project is worked with a US G-6 (4mm) crochet hook. The recommended gauge is 4 rows and 5 stitches per 1 inch (2.5cm) when worked in single crochet.

Size Range

The pattern is available in five sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large, accommodating a wide range of body measurements and fit preferences.