Description

Basketweave Cardigan – 1980s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Sizes: 36-38, 40, 42-44 (US 8-10, 12, 14-16)

Basketweave stitch gives this 1980s vintage cardigan pattern a subtly woven, all-over texture, and it’s paired here with sweet duplicate-stitch heart and stripe motifs in pink, green, and white for a distinctly retro, sporty look. Worked in cotton, this basketweave cardigan pattern is button-front with a fitted ribbed hem and cuffs, making it a fun, texture-rich knit for anyone who loves combining simple stitch patterns with playful colorwork detail.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Worked flat in pieces — back, right front, left front, and sleeves — with shaped armholes and shoulders, finished with sewn front bands, a picked-up neckband, and duplicate-stitch and wrap-stitch embroidered motifs.
Finished Measurements: Finished chest 37″ (41″-43½″); overall length 21½″ (22½″-23½″); sleeve length to armhole 17¼″ (18″-18½″).
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms, with a stitch chart for the colorwork motifs.
Stitches: Stockinette stitch, basketweave stitch (multiple of 6), 1/1 ribbing, duplicate stitch and wrap stitch embroidery.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: DK weight cotton — approximately 500g (17½ oz) main color plus 50g (1¾ oz) each of three contrast colors.
Since the original Scheepjeswol Mayflower Cotton yarn may be discontinued, substitute with any standard modern DK weight cotton yarn such as Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK or Valley Yarns Superwash DK.
Knitting Needles Size: US 5 and 7 / 3.75mm and 4.5mm (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: 8 buttons, stitch holders, yarn needle for embroidery and finishing.
Gauge: 18 sts x 22 rows = 10cm x 10cm (4″ x 4″) in basketweave stitch on 4.5mm 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.