Description

Forest Sweater With Hood – 1980s Vintage Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Women’s  Sizes: S, S½, M, L — Chest 39–44″ (97–110 cm)

Few knitting projects capture the cozy magic of a winter landscape quite like a colorwork sweater covered in pine trees and leaping reindeer. This 1980s vintage knitting pattern delivers a richly textured Nordic-style pullover with a separate hood — a true Fair Isle-inspired statement piece with sweeping forest motifs, snowflake accents, and a classic turtleneck collar. Whether you’re drawn to retro colorwork knitting patterns or simply want a sweater that looks like it belongs in a mountain cabin, this vintage winter pullover will not disappoint.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Worked flat in separate back, front, sleeve, and hood pieces; seamed at finish. Full colorwork charts included for all pieces.
Finished Measurements: Bust — S: 39″ (97 cm), S½: 40½” (101 cm), M: 42″ (106 cm), L: 44″ (110 cm). Length: 26–31½” (64.5–79 cm). Sleeve width at upper arm: 13¾–16½” (34.5–41 cm).
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms (metric equivalents included) with full colorwork charts for front/back, sleeves, and ribbing.
Stitches: Stockinette stitch, k2/p2 ribbing, two-color stranded colorwork (pine trees, reindeer, house motifs).

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Worsted medium weight (4) Brunswick Germantown Yarn — approximately 880–1,320 yards (depending on size), in two colors (green and white in the original).
Since the original 1980s  Brunswick Germantown yarn is discontinued, substitute with any modern worsted weight wool or wool-blend yarn like Patons Classic Wool Worsted Yarn, Lion Brand Worsted Yarn, or Cascade Yarns Worsted .
Knitting Needles Size: US #6 (4 mm) and US #8 (5 mm) straight needles; US #6 (4 mm) circular needle 16″/40 cm for neckband.
Notions: 11 bobbins (for colorwork), tapestry needle for seaming, shoulder pads (optional).
Gauge: 18 sts/20 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in main body colorwork pattern on US #8 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.