Description

Car Coat – 1980s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: XS, S, M, L, XL (37″–45″ Bust)

Practical and polished, this vintage cardigan pattern is a genuine everyday workhorse — the kind of long-line jacket you reach for over jeans on a chilly morning run to the car. Worked flat in a smooth stockinette stitch with a contrast-color ribbed trim, this 1980s knitting pattern is shaped with raglan sleeves and dart waist shaping, finished with a pair of roomy front patch pockets and a seven-button front. It’s a satisfying worsted weight project for anyone who wants a timeless, wearable staple rather than a fussy showpiece.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Back and fronts worked flat with dart shaping, raglan armhole shaping, and pocket linings worked in and placed into the fronts; sleeves worked separately with raglan shaping; finished with knitted-on front bands and pocket tops.
Finished Measurements: Bust 37″, 39″, 41″, 43″, 45″; length to shoulder 33″–35″ (adjustable); sleeve seam 16½″–18″ (adjustable).
Pattern Style: Written in standard UK knitting terms, with abbreviations included.
Stitches: Knit, purl, K2tog, sl 1 K1 psso; rib stitch trims.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Listers Prema Bulky — 14 (15, 16, 17, 18) balls main shade, plus 1 ball contrast color.
Substitute Yarn: Modern worsted weight yarn such as Patons Classic Wool Worsted or Cascade Yarns Worsted.
Knitting Needles Size: US #5 (5 mm) and US #7 (needle pair for rib trims) (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: 7 buttons, yarn needle for seaming.
Gauge: 4 sts and 5 rows = 1″ over stockinette stitch.

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.