Inspired by the second most important person to visit in Varberg (the first one being me), his life and the age in which he lived, of recent Atlas Obscura fame: THE BOCKSTEN MAN. Check the hashtag #bockstenvest on instagram to see others wearing this garment! The vest is designed with all genders in mind, and has a straight fit with open sides and ties to adjust the fit..

This pattern is for advanced beginners and up

Designers Notes

Size
To fit chest measurement
70-79 (80-89) 90-99 (100-109) 110-119 (120-129) 130-139 (140-149) 150-159 cm

Measurement of vest, straight across the front panel, not including the side ties
47 (48) 50 (53) 54 (56) 57 (59) 61 cm

Length of vest
54 (56) 58 (60) 64 (66) 68 (71) 74 cm

Sizing note
In order to not have the shoulders extend into an extreme drop shoulder, the vest will not cover as much of the chest/back for chest sizes over 110 cm as it will do for chest sizes udner 109 cm. To offset the difference, you’ll instead make longer side straps.

The length of vest is customizable, just add or subtract an even number of stitches from your starting chain. 10 sts equals about 6 cm.

Yarn
Eco Highland Wool by Viking Garn
50g/110m
100% Organic Peruvian Highland Wool
Approximately 300 (350) 350 (400) 400 (450) 450 (500) 550 g

Hook: 4,5mm (or hook needed to meet gauge)

Gauge
Gauge for 10x10cm/4x4in: 18 sts by 13 rows in pattern

Pattern
Even rows: yarn over slip stitch in the back loop only. Repeat to end of row.
Odd rows: half double crochet in the back loop only 1, chain 1 and skip 1, hdc in the back loop only 1. Repeat to end of row.

Video tutorial for how to find the third loop and how to crochet an I-cord can be found on my instagram, in the ’Techniques’ highlight.