1960s Two-Piece Crochet Suit Pattern PDF – Bust 32–40
1960s Two-Piece Crochet Suit Pattern – Bucilla Paradise
Recreate polished 1960s fashion with this vintage two-piece crochet suit: a tailored, collared jacket with three-quarter-length raglan sleeves and an oversized handcrafted button, paired with a straight skirt. The original archival photograph shows the ensemble in striking blue, but the pattern invites thoughtful contemporary color interpretations.
Vintage Sizes and Measurements
Sizes 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20, for body bust measurements of 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 inches respectively. Finished blocked jacket bust measurements (closed): 38, 40, 42, 44 and 46 inches. The original describes a loosely fitted garment. These are historical sizes; choose by body measurements and finished ease, not contemporary ready-to-wear size labels.
What’s Included
Original crochet directions for the jacket back and fronts, raglan sleeves, collar, decorative two-part ring button, and matching skirt front and back, with shaping and finishing instructions. The skirt is designed for a 26-inch blocked length and includes guidance for altering the length.
Original Materials and Gauge
Bucilla Paradise, 1-ounce skeins: 17 (17, 18, 19, 20) skeins for the skirt and 21 (21, 22, 23, 24) for the jacket. Steel crochet hook No. 00; large-eyed sewing needle; 7-inch skirt zipper; one yard of 1-inch skirt belting; two hooks and eyes; one 1¼-inch brass ring and one 1¾-inch plastic ring for the button. Gauge: 11 stitches = 2 inches; 4 rows = 1 inch.
Modern Maker’s Note
This suit relies on a firm but wearable crocheted fabric created by alternating single and double crochet. Bucilla Paradise is a discontinued vintage yarn; do not select a replacement by weight label alone.
Make a generously sized swatch using the actual stitch pattern, wash or finish it as planned, and check both stitch and row gauge. Examine opacity, drape, surface definition and stretch before purchasing the full quantity.
Too-soft yarn can cause the jacket to lose its crisp collar and lapel line; an overly heavy yarn can make the skirt sag. Work a second swatch to test edge stability and seam construction.
The jacket’s raglan shaping, three-quarter sleeves and oversized ring-built button deserve careful blocking and assembly.
The skirt needs a separate 7-inch zipper, interior belting and hooks and eyes: plan these sewing steps from the beginning, and choose notions that support the waist without distorting the crochet.
Block conservatively and test steam on your chosen yarn before finishing.
How to Wear It Today
Make the complete suit in cobalt, ink navy, chocolate, ivory or deep forest green for an elegant coordinated look. The jacket also works as a separate over tailored trousers or a simple dress; the skirt pairs with a silk blouse, fine-gauge knit or crisp white shirt. Add low heels and sculptural earrings for an unmistakably mid-century silhouette.
Digital Download
Instant PDF reproduction of an authentic 1960s crochet pattern. You receive instructions to crochet the jacket and skirt, not finished clothing and not a conventional sewing pattern. The required zipper, waist belting, button rings and other materials are not included. Please read all original directions, verify gauge and print at 100% scale.
Compare this tailored silhouette with earlier vintage ensembles in 1930s–1940s Suits & Dresses.
