With this 2 in 1 crochet pattern you can make a vest or cardigan. After making the vest you still can decide. Crochet the 'Fifties Vest/Cardigan' using this crochet pattern in PDF format.This pattern contains explained written instructions in English and uses US crochet terminology. The pattern is not yet available in Dutch. You can watch the free tutorial on my YouTube channel 4Oneness, part 1 and part 2.
 
MATERIALS
Used yarn: Acrylic yarn (50g/150m), color of choice, 8 balls for size S-M or less/more if you want your cardigan smaller/larger or if you want to use another yarn.
Size 3.5 mm (US E/4, UK 9) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. Or use a crochet hook that's needed for your yarn/size. When you use a larger crochet hook, the size of the vest will be larger too.
RowCounter
7 Stitch markers
Yarn needle
scissors

MEASUREMENTS
This vest/cardigan is size S-M. The pattern can be adjusted to other sizes by changing the size of your crochet hook, but this is not tested.  
 
GAUGE
19sc and 20 rows = 10x10 cm (=4x4 inches).
Granny square: 5 rounds, step 1 till 4 = 10x10 cm (=4x4 inch).
ABBREVIATIONS AND STITCHES IN PATTERN
ch(s) = chain(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
cl(s) = cluster(s)
3dc cl = 3dc cluster
2 3dc cls = two 3dc clusters
 
SPECIAL STITCHES:
Granny Stitch: *3dc in space between 2 3dc cl, skip 3 dc* Repeat from * to *.
 
The Crabstitch: A crabstitch is a single crochet backwards. So you crochet from the left to the right. The stitch is also called reverse single crochet stitch.
 
Difficulty Level: Intermediate/Advanced