Vintage Crochet Vestee Pattern No 5655

Crochet Stout Vestee: This pattern gives directions to crochet the vest shown. This design is nicely fitted with a narrow deep v-neckline, semi-fitted with 6 button band. It is slightly below hip length with shaped hemline. The official description: "Sleeveless vestees are always considered important members of a woman's wardrobe. They serve so many purposes--keeping you warm indoors--and--affording necessary protection under coats when worn outdoors. This is an especially attractive one--crocheted in a lovely maroon color. More important too--it is designed for the larger sizes--36, 38 and 40. It is quite easy to make and in a very short time you can have this welcome addition to your sweater wardrobe completed. The shell stitch is very effectively used on the sweater."

This is a Mail Order Pattern, purchased through newspapers and catalogs. This pattern was marketed as Anne Cabot's 5655.  The newspaper description corresponds with the pattern description:  "A sleeveless sweater, an every important part of any womans wardrobe, is especially welcome when chill winds of winter blow and fuel is rationed. Here is an especially attractive one - and for the larger woman too!. Make in in Maroon for added color and warmth. It fits snugly under your winter coat and looks handsome over all your winter dresses".

Materials:  12 balls (1 oz. balls) for size 36; 14 balls for size 38; 16 balls for size 40;   Bone Crochet Hook No. 6;   6 buttons, 3/4 inch in diameter.