Description

Diamond Leaf Pullover – 1980s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: M (42″ Bust), L (43½″ Bust)

Rows of diamond-framed leaves climb the entire body of this Diamond Leaf Pullover, a vintage 1980s knitting pattern built on an elaborate 37-row lace/openwork leaf stitch repeat. Worked in a light DK cotton/acrylic blend with classic set-in long sleeves, it’s the kind of leaf stitch sweater that turns heads without any colorwork at all — just careful, satisfying lacework from cuff to hem.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Advanced.
Construction: Back and front cast on with smaller needles and worked in 1/1 ribbing, then changed to larger needles for the diamond leaf lace pattern (a multiple-of-20 repeat using single and double decreases); shaped through the armhole with bound-off and decreased stitches, shoulders bound off in steps, neckline bound off at center. Sleeves cast on with smaller needles in ribbing, then worked in the pattern stitch with paired increases and a shaped cap. Finishing includes a ribbed neckband picked up around the neck edge and set-in sleeve seams.
Finished Measurements: Bust 42″ (M), 43½″ (L).
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms.
Stitches: K1 p1 ribbing, stockinette/reverse stockinette, single decrease (sl1, k1, psso), double decrease (sl1, k2tog, psso), yarn over.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Pingouin’s “Charmille,” color Ondée No. 04, DK (light weight) cotton/acrylic yarn — 11 (12) balls depending on size.
Substitute yarn: Standard modern DK weight yarn such as Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK or Valley Yarns Superwash DK.
Knitting Needles Size: US 3, 4, and 6 (3.25 mm, 3.5 mm, and 4.00 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming.
Gauge: 23 stitches and 31 rows = 4″ (10 cm) on size 6 needles, in pattern 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.