Description

Scarf-Collared Coat – 1960s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: XL, 2X, 3X – Finished Bust, Buttoned 50″, 54″, 58″

Part coat, part wrap, this 1960s vintage knitting pattern pairs a clean, straight-lined cardigan with a long scarf that is stitched to the back neck to form a soft, draping collar. Knit in stockinette stitch with garter borders, the ¾ length coat has two roomy patch pockets and closes with a single large button, leaving the scarf free to wrap around the neck in cold weather. Written for plus sizes, this worsted yarn cardigan coat is an intermediate project that pays off in a generous, wearable statement layer.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Back, left front and right front are worked flat from the bottom up with garter hems, and sleeves are cast on at the sides for a T-shaped body. Garter front bands are worked with short rows to keep them from pulling in. Shoulders are seamed, sleeve cuffs are picked up and knit, two patch pockets and a long scarf are knit separately, and the scarf is folded and sewn along the back neck. Fringe is added to the scarf ends.
Finished Measurements: Bust (buttoned) 50″ (54″, 58″) / 124.5 (138.5, 144.5) cm; length 30″ (32″, 33″) / 76 (81.5, 83.5) cm; upper arm 21″ (22″, 23″) / 53 (56, 58) cm; scarf approx. 10¼″ wide × 87″ long / 220.5 cm.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms, with schematic diagrams and no stitch charts.
Stitches: Knit, purl, garter stitch, stockinette stitch, short rows (wrap and turn), bind off and cast on shaping, buttonhole; fringe added with a crochet hook.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Bernat/Spinrite Rusticale (wool/mohair, worsted weight), approximately 2,484 (2,668, 2,852) yards (47¼ / 50¾ / 54¼ oz; 1,350 / 1,450 / 1,550 g), or 27 (29, 31) balls of 50 g.
Substitute Yarn: Modern worsted weight yarn such as Patons Classic Wool Worsted or Lion Brand Worsted Yarn.
Knitting Needles Size: US 9 (5.5 mm) straight needles, plus an optional US 9 (5.5 mm) circular needle, 36″ (90 cm) long, for ease of working the back once the sleeves are cast on (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Size G (4.5 mm) crochet hook for fringe, stitch holders, one 1″ (25 mm) button.
Gauge: 18 stitches and 22 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in 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.