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Golden Cable Cardigan – Vintage Knitting Pattern, PDF
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Download PDF instantly – Cozy up in this 1980s Cardigan in Honeycomb and Cable Stitches, knit in worsted/aran weight yarn on Nos. 4 and 7 needles (3¾mm and 4½mm). Sized 10 (12-14-16), it pairs a rich honeycomb texture with a bold center cable and buttons up the front for an everyday layering piece.
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Golden Cable Cardigan – 1980s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download
Sizes: 10, 12, 14, 16
There’s a reason honeycomb and cable stitches keep coming back into style — the two textures play off each other beautifully, and this 1980s vintage knitting pattern shows exactly why. This golden cable cardigan pattern combines a deep honeycomb stitch panel with dramatic traveling cables (T3R, T3L, C3R, C3L, and a wide Cable 6) down the fronts and back, finished with a ribbed neckband and button closure. It’s a rewarding retro knitting project for anyone who loves richly textured, wearable outerwear with real vintage character.
Design & Construction Details
Skill Level: Advanced.
Construction: Worked flat in pieces — back, left front, right front, and sleeves — with full-fashioned shaping at the armholes, finished with sewn frontbands and a folded neckband.
Finished Measurements: Sweater measurement at bustline 34″ (36″-38″-40″); shoulder back 11″ (12½″-14″-15½″); sleeve length 16½″ (17½″-18″-18″).
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms, with a full explanation of cable abbreviations included.
Stitches: Knit, purl, honeycomb pattern (C2), traveling cables (T3R, T3L, C3R, C3L), Cable 6.
Recommended Materials & Tools
Yarn: Worsted/Aran weight — approximately 26 (28-29-30) balls of 1¾ oz (50g) yarn.
Since the original 1980s Bernat Blarney-Spun yarn may be discontinued, substitute with any standard modern worsted or aran weight yarn such as Patons Classic Wool Worsted or Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran.
Knitting Needles Size: US 4 and 7 / 3.75mm and 4.5mm (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Cable stitch needle, 5 buttons, stitch holders, tapestry needle for finishing.
Gauge: 5 sts = 1 inch, 6 rows = 1 inch in pattern 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.
