Description

Chunky Coat – 1960s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: S, M, L – 37″, 40″, 42″ Finished Bust (Wrapped)

Few vintage patterns reward you as quickly as a coat knit on giant needles. This 1960s chunky coat knitting pattern holds five strands of yarn together on US 35 needles, turning plain stockinette stitch into a thick, enveloping cardigan coat with raglan sleeves, deep reverse stockinette hems and a generous standing collar. Shaped in three sizes from small to large, this super bulky yarn pattern is an easy intermediate project — a long, statement-making layer for cold days that fastens with hook-and-eye closures and one large novelty button.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Easy Intermediate.
Construction: Worked flat in separate pieces (back, left and right fronts, two sleeves and collar) with raglan armhole shaping; reverse stockinette hems and front borders, collar lined with fusible interfacing, single crochet edging worked along the fronts and collar after seaming.
Finished Measurements: Bust (wrapped) 37″ (40″, 42″); length 38″ (39″, 40″); upper arm 16″ (17½″, 19½″).
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms, with schematic diagrams and a full abbreviations key.
Stitches: Stockinette stitch, reverse stockinette stitch, knit, purl, decreases, increases, single crochet edging.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Filatura Di Crosa/Tahki•Stacy Charles Muschio (A), Ultralight (B) and Zara (C), all in grey, held together as 5 strands (2 strands A, 2 strands B, 1 strand C).
Substitute Yarn: Modern super chunky or jumbo yarn such as Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, held in as many strands as needed to reach gauge.
Knitting Needles Size: US 35 (19 mm) needles and a size Q (16 mm) crochet hook for edging (substitution of needles is not recommended; adjust tension to match gauge).
Notions: Three large coat hook-and-eye sets, ½ yd (0.5 m) textured weft fusible interfacing, one large novelty button.
Gauge: 9 stitches and 14 rows = 8″ (20 cm) in stockinette stitch using 5 strands of yarn held together.

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.