Description

Shawl-Collared Aran Cardigan – 1950s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: Bust 40″ (S), 45″ (M/L), 50″ (XL/2X)

This 1950s Aran cardigan is a genuine cold-weather classic — thick, chunky yarn patterns knit up fast into an all-over textured cable fabric, then wrap around into a dramatic shawl collar for extra warmth right at the neck. It’s the kind of vintage knitting pattern that rewards patience with real substance: a substantial, jacket-weight cardigan built for layering through the coldest months, with a timeless silhouette that never feels dated.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Back, fronts, and sleeves are worked flat and separately, each beginning with a rib welt before switching to the all-over Aran textured cable pattern; the shawl collar is worked as a long tapered strip in the same pattern and sewn to the neck edge; five buttonholes finish the right front band.
Finished Measurements: Bust 40″/ 100 cm (S), 45″/113 cm (M/L), 50/126 cm (XL/2X); Length 26¼”–27″; Sleeve Seam 18″.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms, with a full row-by-row Aran pattern repeat (8 rows).
Stitches: Knit, purl, Cross 2 (2-stitch cable cross), rib.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Natural British Wool, chunky weight — 8 (9:9) x 100 g hanks.
Substitute Yarn: Modern chunky/bulky weight yarn such as Patons Highland Bulky Yarn.
Knitting Needles Size: 1 pair each 4.5 mm and 6 mm, plus a cable needle (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: 5 buttons; tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Gauge: 18 sts and 22 rows = 10 cm (4″) over Aran pattern on 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.