Description

Hooded Ribbed Jacket – 1960s Vintage Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Sizes: 6 Months, 1 and 2 Years

There’s something irresistible about a baby bundled in a deeply textured knit, and this 1960s vintage baby knitting pattern delivers exactly that. The Hooded Ribbed Jacket is worked in a classic fisherman’s rib stitch that gives the finished fabric a plush, cushiony warmth — perfect for cool mornings and layering over little outfits. With its yoke shaping, neat button placket, and a hood finished with a whimsical pompom tie, this vintage toddler cardigan pattern feels both heirloom and effortlessly wearable. A rewarding worsted yarn project for the intermediate knitter who loves a bit of retro charm.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Worked flat in separate pieces (fronts, back, sleeves) from the bottom up, then joined at the yoke and finished with center borders and a separate hood.
Finished Measurements: Body chest size 19″ (20″, 21″) / 48 (51, 53) cm; finished chest size (closed) 26½” (27½”, 28½”) / 67 (70, 72.5) cm.
Sizing Included: 6 months, 1 year, 2 years.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms with full abbreviations guide included.
Stitches: Fisherman’s rib, k1p1 ribbing, garter stitch (borders and hood brim); yoke shaping with knit and purl decrease rows.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Worsted weight — approximately 2 × 4 oz skeins (the original calls for Orlon Sayelle).
Since the original 1960s yarn is discontinued, substitute with any standard modern worsted weight yarn such as Red Heart Worsted or Lion Brand Pound of Love.
Knitting Needles Size: US 6 / 4.5 mm and US 9 / 6 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) 14″ straight needles.
Notions: Aluminum crochet hook size G, five stitch holders, three buttons, large-eyed tapestry needle.
Gauge: 4 sts and 8 rows (unstretched pattern, US 9 / 6 mm needles) = 1″ / 2.5 cm.

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.