Description

Continental Jacket – 1960s Crochet Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: S, M, L, XL – 39″, 42″, 45″, 48″ Finished Chest/Bust (Closed)

Star stitch gives this 1960s vintage crochet pattern its distinctive look: rows of open, eye-catching stars stacked into a lightweight worsted weight fabric with real texture. Designed as a unisex sweater-jacket, it closes on a sleek vertical with a separating zipper, finishes with a neat crocheted neckband and buttoned stand-up neckline, and keeps a clean, tailored shape from hem to cuff. If you enjoy crochet cardigans with a little mid-century edge, this star-stitched jacket is a satisfying, wearable challenge.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Worked flat in separate pieces from the lower edge up (back, right front, left front and two sleeves) with armhole, neck and shoulder shaping; pieces are blocked and seamed with backstitch, then finished with single crochet borders, a neckband with button loops, a reverse single crochet edging and a sewn-in separating zipper.
Finished Measurements: Chest/bust after blocking, closed, 39″ (42″, 45″, 48″).
Pattern Style: Written in standard US crochet terms, without stitch charts; includes crochet abbreviations and a guide to following directions.
Stitches: Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, star stitch, reverse single crochet edging.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Knitting worsted such as Patons Classic Wool Worsted or Lion Brand Worsted Yarn, 8 (8, 9, 9) 4-oz skeins.
Crochet Hook Size: US H (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Separating zipper, two buttons.
Gauge: 5 star stitches = 3″; 9 rows = 5″ in star stitch pattern.

This is a digitally restored PDF crochet 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.