Description

Ripple Stitch Cardigan – 1970s Vintage Crochet Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Sizes: 6–8, 10–12, 14–16, 18–20 — Finished Bust 34″ to 44″

Bold, rhythmic, and deeply of its era — this 1970s vintage crochet cardigan pattern is the ripple stitch at its most wearable. Worked in undulating chevron waves across a three-color combination of dark, medium, and white worsted weight yarn, the cardigan body flows from hem to shoulder in striking horizontal bands of color. It’s a classic retro crochet jacket pattern complete with set-in sleeves, a crocheted belt, a wide sewn-on collar, patch pockets, and a seven-round crochet border with three worked-in buttonholes — a genuinely complete vintage garment pattern.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Worked flat in separate pieces (back, left front, right front, sleeves) and seamed. Seven-round border crocheted around entire outer edge and sleeve lower edges. Collar worked separately and hand-sewn to neckline. Belt worked separately.
Finished Measurements: Bust 34″ (36″–40″–44″); length from underarm to lower edge 17″ (17½”–18″–18½”); armhole depth approx 7″ (7½”–7½”–8″).
Pattern Style: Written in standard US crochet terms with full abbreviations included.
Stitches: Slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet; 2-joined dc decrease, 3-joined dc decrease, ripple/chevron shell pattern.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Worsted weight acrylic knitting yarn — color D (dark): 4 (4–5–5) skeins No. 3282; color M (medium): 1 (1–2–2) skein No. 3283; color W (white): 1 skein No. 3200. Original yarn: Spinnerin Germantown De Luxe. Since the original 1970s yarn is discontinued, substitute with any standard modern worsted weight acrylic or acrylic blend such as Patons Classic Wool Worsted Yarn.
Crochet Hook: US size I (approx 5.5 mm) for sizes 6–8 and 14–20; US size J (approx 6 mm) for sizes 10–16, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions: 3 buttons, ¾” diameter; tapestry needle for finishing.
Gauge: With size I hook: 3 dc = 1″. With size J hook: 8 dc = 3″.

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.