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Drop Tunic Top – Vintage Knitting Pattern, PDF
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Download PDF instantly – Cozy up in this 1990s vintage long-sleeved pullover worked in a rich twisted-rib texture stitch. Made from worsted weight yarn with 4.5mm needles, this sweater comes in sizes Medium, Large, and X-Large (42″–48″ bust) and is an intermediate-friendly knit with genuine vintage character.
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Drop Tunic Top – 1990s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download
Size: Bust 42″, 45″, 48″ (105, 113.5, 122 cm)
There’s something wonderfully satisfying about a textured stitch pullover that looks far more complicated than it actually is. This 1990s vintage knitting pattern uses a simple two-stitch twist (no cable needle required) to build a richly patterned surface across the whole sweater, worked in cozy worsted yarn patterns. It’s a relaxed, drop-shouldered silhouette with a rolled turtleneck collar — the kind of textured knit sweater that pairs easily with jeans on a chilly afternoon. A satisfying intermediate project for knitters ready to move past plain stockinette.
Design & Construction Details
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Worked flat in pieces (back, front, and sleeves) with a twisted-stitch rib border, then a repeating 24-row texture pattern; pieces are seamed and finished with a turtleneck neckband and front bands.
Finished Measurements: Bust 42″, 45″, 48″ (105, 113.5, 122 cm); Length 26¾″–28¼″; Sleeve Seam approx. 13¾″–14½″.
Pattern Style: Written in standard UK knitting terms, with a full abbreviations key included.
Stitches: Twisted knit/purl rib (Tw2K, Tw2P), main texture pattern with M3 increase, stockinette stitch.
Recommended Materials & Tools
Yarn: Berger du Nord Cotton No. 5, worsted weight cotton — approximately 950–1,050 g total (19–21 balls of 50 g).
Substitute Yarn: Modern worsted yarn such as Paintbox Yarns Cotton or Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice.
Knitting Needles Size: US 4 / 3.75 mm and US 7 / 4.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge), plus a set of four 3.75 mm double-pointed needles.
Notions: Stitch holder for neckband shaping.
Gauge: 19 sts and 26 rows = 4″ (10 cm) over pattern stitch on 4.5 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.
