Description

Diamond Lace Pullover – 1980s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Sizes: XS, S, S½ (32¾” – 35¾” bust)

Soft drape meets intricate detail in this 1980s vintage knitting pattern for a diamond lace pullover. Panels of openwork diamonds, worked with a cable-needle twist at their center, alternate with simple eyelet columns to create a sweater that’s lacy without being fussy — equally at home over a camisole on a summer evening or layered for cooler weather. This retro knit pullover pattern is a rewarding project for anyone who enjoys following a charted lace repeat and wants a finished piece with real heirloom character.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Back and front worked flat from the bottom up in pattern stitch, shaped at the neck and seamed at the right shoulder; sleeves worked flat and seamed in; neckband picked up and worked in k1, p1 rib after the left shoulder seam is sewn.
Finished Measurements: Bust at underarm 32¾” (34¼”–35¾”); length 25½” (26¾”–28″); sleeve width at upper arm 12½” (13¼”–14″).
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms, with row-by-row instructions for two charted lace pattern stitches.
Stitches: Knit, purl, k2tog, SKP (ssk), yarn over, cable-needle twist (pattern stitch #1 over 13 sts and pattern stitch #2 over 5 sts), stockinette stitch, k1/p1 rib.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Approximately 10 (11–12) balls of Lane Phildar Coquille, 1¾ oz / 50 g each.
Since the original 1980s yarn is discontinued, substitute with any standard modern DK or worsted weight wool or wool-blend yarn such as Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK.
Knitting Needle Size: US 8 / 5 mm, one pair (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Cable needle, tapestry needle for seaming.
Gauge: 19 sts and 27 rows to 4″ / 10 cm over pattern stitch using size 8 (5mm) 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.