Description

Garter Ridge Top – 1980s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: Small, Medium, Large (finished chest 35″, 39″, 43″)

Soft garter ridges break up smooth stockinette in this 1980s vintage knitting pattern, giving a simple summer pullover a rich, tone-on-tone texture. Ribbed shoulders, a wide boat neckline and short sleeves with ribbed cuffs make it easy to wear, and the roomy fit, designed with at least 3″ of ease, keeps it cool when the weather warms up. Worked in worsted weight yarn with big 9 mm needles for the airy stockinette rows, it is a satisfying spring/summer knit for anyone who loves a textured stitch in a relaxed, short-sleeved shape.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Worked flat in one piece from the front hem, over the shoulders and down to the back hem. Sleeve stitches are added at each side, the neck is formed by binding off and casting on across the shoulder ribbing, and sleeve cuffs are picked up and worked in ribbing. Sleeve and side edges are sewn in one continuous seam.
Finished Measurements: Chest 35″ (39″, 43″); approx. 14″ from hem to underarm; 2″ ribbed hem and sleeve cuffs.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms with technique diagrams for adding and picking up stitches (no charts).
Stitches: Knit, purl, knit 1 purl 1 ribbing; Garter ridge, stockinette stitch, adding on stitches, picking up stitches and binding off.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn such as Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice or Paintbox Yarns Cotton Worsted, approximately 630–755 yards (10–12 oz / 280–340 g), depending on size.
Knitting Needles Size: Straight needles US 8 / 5.0 mm and US 13 / 9.0 mm (or sizes needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Yarn needle for seams and weaving in ends.
Gauge: 10 stitches = 3″ in stockinette stitch on larger needles.

This is a digitally restored PDF knitting pattern
Upon purchase, you will receive an instant digital download — a clean, easily readable PDF. The original vintage instructions have been digitally enhanced, reformatted, and checked for clarity, ensuring a smooth crafting experience from start to finish.