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Coffee Cardigan/Coat – Vintage Knitting Pattern, PDF
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Download PDF instantly – This 1980s buttonless cardigan/coat knits up oversized and cozy in bulky yarn on US #10 needles, its long drop-shoulder body worked entirely in a vertical textured stitch. Finished bust measures 40-48″ for a relaxed, wrap-and-go layer, sized Medium through Extra Large.
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Coffee Cardigan – 1980s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download
Size: Finished Bust 40 (44-48)”
There’s nothing quite like sinking into an oversized, buttonless cardigan on a chilly afternoon, and this 1980s vintage knitting pattern delivers exactly that. Worked in quick-knitting bulky yarn, the loose-fit design falls to hip length with dropped shoulders and long sleeves, its surface covered edge to edge in a rhythmic textured stitch that reads like rows of coffee-bean ribbing. Wrap it open over a sweater or let it hang loose as a coat substitute — either way, this relaxed knitting pattern is a rewarding weekend project that knits up fast thanks to its bulky-weight yarn and large needles.
Design & Construction Details
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Back and fronts are cast on and worked in one piece up from a k2, p2 ribbed hem, changing to a textured pattern stitch worked on larger needles; armholes and front neck are shaped with the pattern maintained throughout, and set-in sleeves are worked separately from the cuff up with paired increases.
Finished Measurements: Finished bust 40 (44-48)”/100 (110-120) cm.
Pattern Style: Written in standard knitting terms with a full schematic diagram.
Stitches: Knit, purl, worked in an 8-row textured pattern repeat; k2, p2 ribbing.
Recommended Materials & Tools
Yarn: Samband Lava — approximately 9 (10-11) 100 g balls.
Substitute Yarn: Modern chunky/bulky weight yarn such as Patons Highland Bulky Yarn.
Knitting Needles Size: US #6 and #10 (4 mm and 6 mm) straight or circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming shoulders and sleeves.
Gauge: 14 sts and 18 rows = 4″/10 cm square over pattern stitch using 6 mm 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.
