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Ajour Cardigan – Vintage Knitting Pattern, PDF
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Download PDF instantly – Knit the Ajour Cardigan, a 1970s vintage lace pattern for sport or DK weight yarn on size 9 and 11 needles. Made for sizes S, M, and L (31.5″–39.25″ bust), this buttonless jacket is covered in an openwork diamond and leaf lace motif from hem to sleeve.
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Ajour Cardigan – 1970s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download
Size: S, M, L (31½″–39¼″ bust)
A romantic, buttonless jacket with just the right amount of vintage flair, this 1970s knitting pattern is built entirely around an elegant openwork lace motif. Worked in sport or DK weight yarn, the diamond and leaf pattern travels up the body and long sleeves in soft, airy repeats, giving the cardigan its signature ajour (openwork) texture. With a relaxed V-neckline and no closures to fuss with, this lace/openwork stitch cardigan layers easily over blouses or dresses and makes a lovely everyday knitting pattern for anyone who loves texture with a bit of drape.
Design & Construction Details
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Jacket worked in one piece from the lower edge to the underarm, then divided for separate left front, back, and right front; sleeves knit flat and set in; front and neck finished with a knitted-on band folded in half at a row of holes.
Finished Measurements: Bust 31½″ (35½″-39¼″), length approximately 25″ (25″-25½″), sleeve seam 17″.
Pattern Style: Written in standard UK knitting terms, with a full abbreviations key included.
Stitches: Knit, purl, yarn forward, knit 2 together, slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over (diamond and leaf lace pattern).
Recommended Materials & Tools
Yarn: Sport or DK weight yarn — approximately 17 (18-19) x 25g balls.
Since the original 1970s yarn may be discontinued, substitute with any standard modern sport or DK weight yarn such as Cascade Yarns Botanika or Paintbox Yarns Simply DK.
Knitting Needles Size: US #5 and US #3 (3.75 mm and 3.00 mm) (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming.
Gauge: 24 stitches to 10 cm (approx. 4″) in pattern.
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.
