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Basketweave Jacket – Vintage Knitting Pattern, PDF
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Download PDF instantly – Knit this richly textured 1970s vintage women’s jacket in three sizes (finished chest 37″, 41″, or 45″) using bulky yarn and US sizes 10 and 13 needles. A bold basketweave stitch worked in front and back crosses creates the distinctive dimensional fabric, finished with a wraparound collar and ribbed sleeve bands.
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Basketweave Jacket – 1970s Vintage Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download
Sizes: S (30–32″), M (34–36″), L (38–40″) – Finished Bust 37″–45″
There’s something deeply satisfying about a jacket that looks as cozy as it feels — and this 1970s vintage knitting pattern delivers exactly that. The basketweave fabric is built from alternating front-cross and back-cross cable stitches that lock together into a woven grid of texture, giving this women’s cardigan jacket a warmth and visual depth that’s unmistakably retro. Worked in chunky yarn with large needles, it knits up at a brisk gauge and finishes with a sweeping lapel-style collar and tidy ribbed sleeve bands. A standout vintage knitting pattern for anyone who loves bold, tactile knitwear.
Design & Construction Details
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Worked flat in separate pieces (back, left front, right front, sleeves, collar, sleeve bands); seamed at shoulder, sides, and sleeves.
Finished Measurements: Chest 37″ (41″, 45″). [TO FILL: length in inches if available.]
Sizing Range: Small (30–32″ bust) · Medium (34–36″ bust) · Large (38–40″ bust).
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms with full abbreviations included.
Stitches: Knit, purl, front cross (cable), back cross (cable), k2tog, psso.
Recommended Materials & Tools
Yarn: Bulky/chunky weight — approx 18 (22, 26) balls of Unger Cozy 1¾-oz balls, or substitute any equivalent bulky yarn.
Since the original 1970s yarn may be discontinued, substitute with any standard modern bulky weight yarn such as Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick.
Knitting Needles: US sizes 10 and 13 (larger for main fabric, smaller for ribbing), plus one US size 13 double-pointed needle for cable crosses.
Notions: 3 buttons, 1 inch in diameter; yarn needle.
Gauge: 9 sts = 2 inches; 4 rows = 1 inch (in basketweave pattern on larger 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.
