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Bowknot Pullover – Free Vintage Knitting Pattern
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Free PDF download – Add whimsical texture to your knitting queue with this 1980s Bowknot Stitch Pullover pattern. Knit in sport weight yarn with sizes 7/10 needles, this classic short-sleeve pullover features rows of gathered “bowknot” stitches and comes in Small (35″), Medium (39″), and Large (43″).
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Bowknot Stitch Pullover – 1980s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download
Size: Small (35″), Medium (39″), Large (43″)
Few vintage textures are as playful as the bowknot stitch, and this 1980s knitting pattern showcases it beautifully across a classic short-sleeve pullover. Loose slipped stitches are gathered together every ten rows to form tiny raised bows scattered over a smooth stockinette ground, giving the sweater dimension without heavy cabling. As part of our free knitting patterns collection, this retro pullover pattern is a rewarding project for knitters looking to try a distinctive stitch technique while building a genuinely wearable, classic-fit top.
Download PDF: Bowknot Stitch Pullover
Design & Construction Details
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Back and front worked flat and separately from ribbed hem to shoulder, with shaped armholes, bowknot stitch panels placed and increased in number as the body widens, and a two-sided neck shaping worked with separate yarn balls; sleeves set in and neckband picked up on a circular needle.
Finished Measurements: Bust 35″ (39″, 43″), for a 30-32″ (34-36″, 38-40″) body measurement.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms for Small size, with Medium and Large in parentheses.
Stitches: Knit, purl, slip stitch, K1/P1 ribbing, and the signature 10-row Bowknot stitch (slipped strands gathered and purled together).
Recommended Materials & Tools
Recommended Yarn: Sport weight yarn such as Debbie Bliss Eco Baby or Cascade Yarns Botanika — approximately 9 (10-11) oz [700 (755-840) yards].
Knitting Needles Size: US 7 (4.50mm) and 10 (6.00mm), plus a 16″ circular needle size 7, and 2 stitch holders (or sizes needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming.
Gauge: With larger needles, in Stockinette Stitch, 16 sts and 20 rows = 4″.
This is a digitally restored PDF knitting pattern
Simply click the download link above to receive an instant, easy-to-read PDF. The pattern is clearly written with complete instructions and measurements, ready to print.
