Description

Lacy Patch Pullover – 1980s Vintage Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Sizes: Women’s M/L and L/XL · Finished Chest 41¾″ and 43½″

This beautiful 1980s vintage knitting pattern achieves something rare — a pullover that looks intricate but follows a clear, logical stitch repeat. Alternating squares of delicate yarn-over lace mesh and raised reverse stockinette tile across the body and sleeves like a woven patchwork, creating light and shadow with every shift of fabric. Worked in a fine DK cotton for drape and breathability, this women’s knitted sweater pattern has a relaxed, slightly boxy silhouette with a round neckline that makes it as wearable today as it was four decades ago. A rewarding intermediate knit for those who love vintage women’s sweater patterns with real design personality.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Worked flat in separate pieces (back, front, two sleeves); seamed at shoulders, sides, and sleeves; neckband picked up and worked in stockinette, folded inward.
Finished Measurements: Chest 41¾″ (size M/L) and 43½″ (size L/XL).
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms with full stitch guide, abbreviations, and schematic diagram included.
Stitches: 1/1 ribbing, stockinette stitch, pattern stitch (alternating lace mesh with yarn-over/single decrease blocks and reverse stockinette stitch blocks), selvedge stitch.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: DK weight cotton — 12 (13) balls of Pingouin “Coton Mercerise No. 4” in color Floride No. 416.
Since the original 1980s yarn may be discontinued, substitute with any standard modern DK weight cotton yarn, such as Paintbox Cotton DK or Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton.
Knitting Needles: US sizes 3 and 6 (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Yarn needle.
Gauge: 19 sts × 4″ = 4″ in pattern stitch on size 6 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.