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Top-Down Lace Yoke Cardigan – 1960s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: S, M, L (31″, 35″, 41″ chest)

Download Free PDF: Lace Yoke Cardigan

There’s a timeless prettiness to a lace yoke cardigan, and this 1960s vintage knitting pattern delivers it in a wearable, top-down design. Starting at the neckband, the yoke blooms outward in a delicate eyelet lace motif before dividing for sleeves and body, so there are no shoulder seams to sew along the way. With 3/4-length sleeves and raglan-style yoke shaping, this top-down cardigan pattern is a rewarding project for knitters who enjoy watching a garment take shape from the very first row.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Worked top-down in one piece beginning at the neckband; eyelet lace yoke increases shape the raglan-style yoke, then stitches are divided for sleeves and body and worked separately in stockinette stitch with ribbed cuffs and hem; crocheted front bands with buttonholes added at finishing.
Finished Measurements, Chest: Size S 31″; size M 35″; size L 41″. Sleeve seam (3/4 length) approximately 12″.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms, with a full abbreviations key included.
Stitches: Knit, purl, yarn over, slip 1-k2tog-psso, increase, decrease, single crochet for the front bands.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Mary Maxim Super Knitting Worsted or Starlette Orlon Nantuk Worsted  — approximately 10 oz total.
Substitute yarn: Modern worsted weight yarn such as Cascade Yarns 220 Worsted or Patons Classic Wool Worsted.
Knitting Needles Size: US sizes ranging from 5 to 13 depending on garment size selected, plus a medium crochet hook for the front bands (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: 7 buttons.
Gauge: 4 sts = 1″ on size 10 needles; 3½ sts = 1″ on size 11 needles; 3 sts = 1″ on size 13 needles.

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