Free Vintage Sweater Pattern 5919

Pullover Sweater Pattern | Sizes 8, 10, 12, 14

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These directions are for subteen size 8. Changes for subteen sizes 10, 12 and 14 are in parentheses.

MATERIALS
BERNAT Nylo Sports (2 oz. balls) — 4(4-4-5) Scarlet (M C); 1 each of White (Color A) and Navy (Color B)

I believe this was a size 4 knitted worsted weight yarn. I would use the below yarns

CYC 4  Medium worsted weight, UK Aran Australia 10ply

Any size 4 yarn should work such as:

Bernat Happy Holidays

Caron Simply Soft

Red Heart

Red Heart Holiday

1 pair No. 3 needles (3.25mm)
1 pair No. 5 needles (3.75mm)
or any size needles which will give the stitch gauge given below
1 set d p needles No. 3(3.25mm)
Bobbins

GAUGE: 6 sts = 1 inch (2.54cm); 8 rows = 1 inch (2.54cm)

RIGHT CABLE TWIST: To be worked on 10 sts as designated.
Row 1: P 1 M C, K 4 M C, K 4 Color A, P 1 Color A.
Row 2: K 1 Color A, P 4 Color A, P 4 M C, K 1 M C.
Row 3: P 1 M C, sl next 4 M C sts onto d p needle and hold in back of work, K 4 Color A, K 4 M C sts from d p needle, P 1 Color A.
Rows 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12: K 1 Color A, P 4 M C, P 4 Color A, K 1 M C.
Rows 5, 7, 9 and 11: P 1 M C, K 4 Color A, K 4 M C, P 1 Color A.
Row 13: P 1 M C, sl next 4 Color A sts onto d p needle and hold in back of work, K 4 M C, K 4 Color A sts from d p needle, P 1 Color A.
Rows 14, 16, 18 and 20: Repeat Row 2.
Rows 15, 17 and 19: Repeat Row 1.
Repeat these 20 rows for right cable twist.

LEFT CABLE TWIST: To be worked on 10 sts as designated.
Row 1: P 1 Color A, K 4 Color A, K 4 M C, P 1 M C.
Row 2: K 1 M C, P 4 M C, P 4 Color A, K 1 Color A.
Row 3: P 1 Color A, sl next 4 Color A sts onto d p needle and hold in front of work, K 4 M C, K 4 Color A sts from d p needle, P 1 M C.
Rows 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12: K 1 M C, P 4 Color A, P 4 M C, K 1 Color A.
Rows 5, 7, 9, and 11: P 1 Color A, K 4 M C, K 4 Color A, P 1 M C.
Row 13: P 1 Color A, sl next 4 M C sts onto d p needle and hold in front of work, K 4 Color A, K 4 M C sts from d p needle, P 1 M C.
Rows 14, 16, 18 and 20: Repeat Row 2.
Rows 15, 17 and 19: Repeat Row 1.
Repeat these 20 rows for left cable twist.

FRONT: Using No. 3 straight needles and M C, cast on 91(95-101-105) sts.

K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 3 inches (7.62cm).

Change to No. 5 (3.75mm) needles.

Row 1: Using M C, K 22(24-27-29), work Row 1 of right cable twist on next 10 sts, using Color A, K 27, work Row 1 of left cable twist on next 10 sts, using another ball of M C, K 22(24-27-29).

Row 2: Using M C, P 22(24-27-29), work Row 2 of left cable twist on next 10 sts, using Color A, P 27, work Row 2 of right cable twist on next 10 sts, using M C, P 22(24-27-29).

Keeping cable twists as established each side of center Color A panel, work even for 0(2-4-8) rows. on center 27 sts, wo

Then, keeping pattern as established and following chart design in stockinette st until piece measures 11(11½-12-12½) inches (27.94, 29.21,30.48,31.75 cm).

SHAPE ARMHOLES: At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 6 sts.

Dec 1 st each end of needle every other row 3(4-5-6) times.

Work even on 73(75-79-81) sts until armholes measure 4½(5-5½-6) inches (11.43,12.70,13.97, 15.24 cm), ending with a wrong side row.

SHAPE NECK: Work 22(23-25-26) sts; sl center 29 sts onto holder, join another ball of yarn and work last 22(23-25-26) sts.

Working on both sides at once, at each neck edge bind off 4 sts 0(1-2-3) times and 3 sts 4(3-2-1) times — 10(10-11-11) sts.

SHAPE SHOULDERS: At each arm edge bind off 5(5-6-6) sts once and 5 sts once.

BACK: Work in M C stockinette st ONLY to correspond to front, omitting cables and knit-in design and neck shaping until armholes measure 5½(6-6½-7) inches — 73(75-79- 81) sts.

SHAPE SHOULDERS: At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 5(5-6-6) sts.

At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 5 sts.

Sl remaining 53(55-57-59) sts onto a holder.

SLEEVES: Using No. 3 straight needles and M C, cast on 48(48-52-52) sts. K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 3 inches.

Change to No. 5 needles and work in stockinette st, inc 1 st each end of needle every 1 inches 6(8-7-9) times.

Work even on 60(64-66-70) sts until piece measures 15½(16-16½-17) inches (39.37, 40.64,41.91,43.18 cm).

SHAPE CAP: At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 6 sts. Dec 1 st each end of needle every other row for 2½(3-3½-4) inches(6.35,7.62, 8.89,10.16cm).

At the beg of each of the next 6 rows bind off 2 sts. Bind off remaining sts.

FINISHING:

Sew underarm, shoulder and sleeve seams. Set in sleeves.

TURTLENECK: Using d p needles and M C, with right side facing you, pick up 120(124-128-132) sts around neck, including sts from holders.

K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 5 inches (12.70cm). Bind off. Block to size.

Free Vintage Sweater Set Pattern 5918

Sweater, Mittens & Ear Warmer Patterns | Sizes 8, 10, 12, 14

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These directions are for subteen size 8. Changes for subteen sizes 10, 12 and 14 are in parentheses.

MATERIALS
BERNAT Super Knitting Worsted (2 oz. skeins) — 7(7-8-8) Main Color (M C); 1 Contrasting Color (C C)

CYC 4  Medium worsted weight, UK Aran Australia 10ply

Any size 4 yarn should work such as:

Bernat Happy Holidays

Caron Simply Soft

Red Heart

Red Heart Holiday

1 pair No. 3 needles (3.25mm)
1 pair No. 5 needles (3.75mm)
1 set d p needles No. 3 (3.75mm)

OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL GIVE THE STITCH GAUGE GIVEN BELOW
1 steel crochet hook No. 0 (3.25mm)

GAUGE: 11 sts = 2 inches (5.08cm); 7 rows = 1 inch (2.54cm)

NOTE: When working designs, always carry yarn not in use loosely across back of work.

SLIPON

FRONT: Using No. 3 straight needles and M C, cast on 83(87-91-95) sts.

K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 2½ inches (6.35cm).

Change to No. 5 (3.75mm) needles and work in stockinette st until piece measures 11(11½-12-12½) inches (27.94, 29.21,30.48,31.75 cm).

SHAPE ARMHOLES: At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 7 sts.

Dec 1 st each end of needle every other row 2(2-3-3) times, ending with a P row — 65(69-71-75) sts.

YOKE: Join C C and, following Chart A, work design in stockinette st until chart is completed. Break off C C.

Using M C, K 1, P 1 in ribbing until armholes measure 4½(5-5½_6) inches (11.43,12.70,13.97, 15.24 cm).

SHAPE NECK: Work 23(24-25-26) sts, sl center 19(21-21-23) sts onto a holder, join another ball of yarn and work last 23(24-25-26) sts.

Working on both sides at once, continue in ribbing, dec 1 st at each neck edge EVERY ROW 3 times.

Work even on 20(21-22-23) sts of each side until armholes measure 5½(6-6½-7) inches (13.97, 15.24, 16.51, 17.78 cm).

SHAPE SHOUL­DERS: At each arm edge bind off 7 sts twice and 6(7-8-9) sts once.

BACK: Work to correspond to front, omitting design, until armholes measure 3½(4-4½-5) inches (8.89, 10.16, 11.43,12.70 cm) — 65(69-71-75) sts.

K 1, P 1 in ribbing until armholes measure 5½(6-6½-7) inches (13.97, 15.24, 16.51, 17.78 cm).

SHAPE SHOULDERS: At the beg of each of the next 4 rows bind off 7 sts.

At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 6(7-8-9) sts. Sl remaining 25(27-27-29) sts onto a holder.

SLEEVES: Using No. 3 straight needles and M C, cast on 40(42-44-46) sts.

K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 2½ inches (6.35cm).

Change to No. 5 (3.75mm) needles and work in stockinette st, inc 1 each end of needle every 1¼ inches 8(8-9-9) times.

Work even on 56(58-62-64) sts until piece measures 15½(16-16½-17) inches (39.37, 40.64,41.91,43.18 cm).

SHAPE CAP: At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 7 sts.

Dec 1 st each end of needle every other row for 2½(3-3½-4) inches (6.35,7.62, 8.89,10.16cm).

At the beg of each of the next 6 rows bind off 2 sts. Bind off remaining sts.

FINISHING: Sew underarm, shoulder and sleeve seams. Set in sleeves.

NECKBAND: Using d p needles and M C, with right side facing you, pick up 82(84-86-88) sts around neck, including sts from holders.

K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 2 inches (5.08cm). Bind off loosely in ribbing. Block to size.

MITTENS

RIGHT MITTEN: Using No. 3 straight needles and M C, cast on 36(36-40-40) sts.

K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 2(2-2½-2½) inches (5.08, 5.08, 6.35, 6.35 cm).

Change to No. 5 (3.75mm) needles and work even in stockinette st for 4(4-6-6) rows.

SHAPE THUMB GUSSET:

Row 1: K 17(17-19-19), put a marker on needle, inc 1 st in each of next 2 sts, put a marker on needle, K 17(17-19-19).

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: K to first marker, inc 1 st in next st, K to 1 st before 2nd marker, inc 1 st in next st, K to end of row.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until there are 10(10-12-12) sts between markers, ending with a P row.

On the next row K to first marker, sl these 17(17-19-19) sts onto a holder.

K to next marker, turn.

Put remaining 17(17-19-19) sts on another holder.

THUMB: Working on 10(10-12-12) sts, at the beg of each of the next 2 rows cast on 1 st.

Work even in stockinette st on 12(12-14-14) sts until piece meas­ures desired length, ending with a P row.

SHAPE TOP: K 2 tog across row.

Break off yarn, leaving an 8 inch (20.32 cm) length.

Draw yarn through all sts on needle and pull up tightly. Sew seam.

HAND: Sl 17(17-19-19) sts from first holder onto No. 5 needle, join M C at start of thumb and pick up 2 sts over thumb seam, K 17(17-19-19) sts from second holder onto same needle — 36(36-40-40) sts. P 1 row.

On next row K 5(5-6-6), put a marker on needle, following Chart B, work design in stockinette st on next 9 sts, put a marker on needle, K to end of row.

Working even in stocki­nette st, continue to follow Chart B on the 9 sts between markers until Chart B has been completed.

Then work even in M C stockinette st until mitten measures 1½ inches (3.81cm) less than desired finished length, ending with a P row.

SHAPE TOP:

Row 1: * K 2 tog, K 4(4-6-6), repeat from * across row — 6(6-5-5) sts decreased.

Row 2 and all even rows: Purl.

Row 3: * K 2 tog, K 3(3-4-4), repeat from * across row — 6(6-5-5) sts decreased.

Continue in this man­ner to dec 6(6-5-5) sts in a row every other row until 6(6-5-5) sts remain.

Break off yarn, leaving a 12 inch (30.48cm) end.

Finish in same manner as top of thumb. Sew seam. Block.

LEFT MITTEN: Work to correspond to right mitten until thumb has been completed.

HAND: Sl 17(17-19-19) sts from first holder onto No. 5 (3.75mm) needles, join M C at start of thumb and pick up 2 sts over thumb seam, K 17(17-19-19) sts from second holder onto same needle — 36(36-40-40) sts.

P 1 row.

On the next row K 22(22-25-25) sts, put a marker on needle, following Chart C, work design on next 9 sts, put a marker on needle, K 5(5-6-6).

Finish to cor­respond to right mitten.

EARWARMER

SHAPE FIRST END: Using No. 5 (3.75mm) needles and M C, cast on 5 sts.

Row 1: Join C C, and following Chart D, K 2 C C, 1 M C, 2 C C.

Row 2: P 2 C C, 1 M C, 2 C C.

Row 3: Using C C, inc 1 st in first st, K 3 M C, using C C, inc 1 st in last st.

Continuing to follow Chart D and working in stockinette st, inc 1 st each end of needle every other row 10 times more.

Continuing to follow Chart D, work even on 27 sts until 106 rows of chart have been completed.

SHAPE SECOND END:

Row 1: Using C C, K 2 tog (dec), K 1, follow Chart D to last 3 sts, using C C K 1, K 2 tog (dec).

Row 2: Following Chart D, work even. Repeat these 2 rows 10 times more.

 Work 1 row even. Bind off remaining 5 sts.

FINISHING: Using M C, with right side facing you, work 1 row sc (UK dc) around all edges.

TIES: Make 2. Join M C to one point. Make ch 10 inches (25.40cm) long; work 1 sl st in each st. Fasten off. Block.

Free Vintage Sweater Pattern 5908

Pullover Sweater Pattern 5908

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These directions are for subteen size 8. Changes for subteen sizes 10, 12 and 14 are in parentheses.

MATERIALS
BERNAT Meadowspun (1 oz. pull skeins) — 6(7-7-8) Main Color (M C); 2 Color A; 1 Color B

This was a fingering weight yarn.

CYC 1 Super Fine UK 2ply Australia 3 ply

Loops and Threads Woolike (This is a Michaels Brand Yarn.)

Any sock yarn. Also Joann’s carries a Caron’s size one baby yarn.

1 pair straight knitting needles No. 1 (2.25 mm)
1 each 24(60.96cm) and 16 inch (40.64cm) circular needles No. 3 (3.25 cm)

OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL GIVE THE STITCH GAUGE GIVEN BELOW
1 set d p needles No. 1 (2.25cm)

GAUGE: 7 sts = 1 inch (2.54cm); 10 rows = 1 inch (2.54 cm)

NOTE: Always carry yarn not in use LOOSELY on wrong side of work.

BACK: Using No. 1 needles and M C, cast on 102(108-114-118) sts.

K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 2(2-2½-2½) inches (5.08, 5.08, 6.35, 6.35 cm).

P 1 row, inc at even intervals to 106(111-116-121) sts.

Change to No. 3 needle and work back and forth in stockinette st until piece measures 6½(7-7½-8) inches (16.51, 17.78, 19.05, 20.32cm) , ending with a P row.

Join Colors A and B and, following chart, * work design in stockinette st.

Then work 2 rows in M C. Repeat from * 4 times more. Break off Colors A and B.

SHAPE ARMHOLES: Using M C; at the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 5 sts.

Dec 1 st each end of needle every other row twice, ending with a P row — 92(97-102-107) sts. Sl sts onto a holder.

FRONT: Work to correspond to back.

SLEEVES: Using No. 1 needles and M C, cast on 44(46-48- 50) sts. K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 2(2-2½-2½) inches (5.08, 5.08, 6.35, 6.35 cm).

P 1 row, inc at even intervals to 56(61-64-67) sts.

Change to No. 3 needle and work back and forth in stockinette st, inc 1 st each end of needle every ¾ inch (1.91cm) 10(10-11-12) times.

Work even on 76(81-86-91) sts until piece measures 11(11½-12-12½) inches (27.94, 29.21,30.48,31.75 cm) or 4 inches (10.16cm) less than desired length to under­arm, ending with a P row.

Join Colors A and B and, fol­lowing chart, work 5 pattern stripes in same manner as on back, ending with 2 rows M C.

SHAPE CAP: Using M C, at the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 5 sts. Dec 1 st each end of needle every other row twice, ending with a P row — 62(67-72-77) sts. Sl sts onto a holder.

JOIN BODY AND SLEEVES: Using 24 inch needle and M C, with right side facing you K 92(97-102-107) sts of back, 62(67-72-77) sts of one sleeve, 92(97-102-107) sts of front and 62(67-72-77) sts of other sleeve.

Join and K 1 round, inc 1 st at center of each sleeve — 310(330-350-370) sts.

K round and round for 0(2-4-6) rounds more. Join Colors A and B and, following chart, * K round and round until chart is completed.

Then K 2 rounds M C. Repeat from * twice more.

Break off Colors A and B. Using M C, K even for 8 rounds more.

FIRST DEC ROUND: * K 4, K 2 tog, repeat from * 50(54-57-60) times, K 4(0-2-4) — 259(275-292-309) sts. K 9 rounds even.

SECOND DEC ROUND: * K 3, K 2 tog, repeat from * 50(54-57-60) times, K 4(0-2-4) — 208(220-234-248) sts. K 9 rounds even.

THIRD DEC ROUND: * K 2, K 2 tog, repeat from * 51(54-57-61) times, K 0(0-2-0) — 156(165-176-186) sts. NOTE: Change to 16 inch (40.64cm) needle when necessary. K 9 rounds even.

FOURTH DEC ROUND: * K 1, K 2 tog, repeat from * 51(54-57-61) times, K 0(0-2-0) — 104(110-118-124) sts. K 9 rounds even.

TURTLE NECK: Change to d p needles and K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 4½ inches 11.43cm). Bind off loosely in ribbing.

FINISHING: Sew underarm and sleeve seams. Block to size.

Free Vintage Sweater Pattern 5903

Pullover Sweater Pattern | Sizes 8 (10-12-14)

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These directions are for subteen size 8. Changes for subteen sizes 10, 12 and 14 are in parentheses.

MATERIALS
BERNAT Nylo Germantown (2 oz. skeins) — 6(7-7-8) Main Color (M C)
BERNAT Bob-o-Germantown (20 yd. cards) — 2 Color A; 3 Color B

I believe this was a size 4 knitted worsted weight yarn. I would use the below yarns

CYC 4  Medium worsted weight, UK Aran Australia 10ply

Any size 4 yarn should work such as:

Bernat Happy Holidays

Caron Simply Soft

Red Heart

Red Heart Holiday

1 pair each straight knitting needles Nos. 6 (4mm)  and 10 (6mm)  OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL GIVE THE STITCH GAUGE GIVEN BELOW
1 set d p needles No. 6 (4mm)
1 aluminum crochet hook Size G (4mm)

GAUGE: 11 sts = 2 inches (5.08cm); 6 rows = 1 inch (2.54cm) in stockinette st

BACK: Using No. 6 (4mm) straight needles and M C, cast on 84 (88-92-96) sts.

 K 2, P 2 in ribbing for 3 inches (7.62cm).

Change to No. 10 (6mm) needles.

Row 1: P 1(3-0-2), * K 3, P 2 * repeat between *’s 2(2-3-3) times more, K 15, P 2, repeat between *’s 4 times, K 15, P 2, repeat between *’s 2(2-3-3) times K 3, P 1(3-0-2).

Row 2: K 1(3-0-2), * P 3, K 2 *, re­peat between *’s 2(2-3-3) times more, P 15, K 2, repeat between *’s 4 times, P 15, K 2, repeat between *’s 2(2-3-3) times, P 3, K 1(3-0-2).

Repeat these 2 rows until piece measures 11(11½-12-12½) inches (27.94, 29.21,30.48,31.75 cm).

SHAPE ARMHOLES: At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 5(5-5-6) sts.

Dec 1 st each end of needle every other row 4(5-5-5) times.

Work even in pattern as established on 66(68-72-74) sts until armholes measure 5½(6-6½-7) inches (13.97, 15.24, 16.51, 17.78 cm).

SHAPE SHOULDERS: At the beg of each of the next 4 rows bind off 7 sts.

At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 5(6-7-8) sts. Sl remaining 28(28-30-30) sts onto a holder.

FRONT: Work to correspond to back until armholes measure 4½(5-5½-6) inches (11.43,12.70,13.97, 15.24 cm). — 66(68-72-74) sts.

SHAPE NECK: Work across 22(23-25-26) sts, sl center 22 sts onto a holder; join another ball of yarn and work last 22(23-25-26) sts.

Working on both sides at once, at each neck edge bind off 3(3-4-4) sts.

Work even on 19(20-21-22) sts on each side until armholes measure 5½(6-6½-7) inches (13.97, 15.24, 16.51, 17.78 cm).

SHAPE SHOULDERS: At each arm edge bind off 7 sts twice and 5(6-7-8) sts once.

SLEEVES:Using No. 6 (4mm) straight needles and M C, cast on 40(40-44-44) sts.

K 2, P 2 in ribbing for 3 inches (7.62cm), inc at even intervals to 45 sts on last row.

Change to No. 10 (6mm) needles.

Row 1: * K 3, P 2, repeat from * twice more, K 15, ** P 2, K 3, repeat from ** twice more.

Row 2: * P 3, K 2, repeat from * twice more, P 15, ** K 2, P 3, repeat from ** twice more.

Continue in pattern as established, inc 1 st each end of needle every 2(2-1½-1½) inches (5.08, 5.08, 3.81, 3.81 cm) 4(5-7-8) times, forming new rib patterns as sts are increased.

Work even on 53(55-59-61) sts until piece measures 15½(16-16½-17) inches (39.37, 40.64,41.91,43.18 cm).

SHAPE CAP: At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 5(5-5-6) sts.

Dec 1 st each end of needle every other row for 3(3½-4-4½) inches (7.62, 8.89, 10.16, 11.43cm).

At the beg of each of the next 6 rows bind off 3 sts. Bind off remaining sts.

FINISHING: Sew underarm, shoulder and sleeve seams. Set in sleeves.

TURTLE NECK: Using d p needles, with right side facing you, pick up 92(92-96-96) sts around neck, including sts from holders.

K 2, P 2 in ribbing for 7 inches (17.78cm).

Bind off loosely in ribbing. Block.

FLOWER TRIM: Using Color A for stems, make 6 chains each 27 inches (68.58 cm) in length.

Using Color B for flowers, make 6 chains each 15 (38.10cm), 12½ (31.75cm), 10 (25.48cm) and 5 inches (12.70cm) in length.

Sew stems and flowers to each of the K panels of front, back and sleeves as shown in photograph.

Work a french knot in Color A in center of each flower.

Free Vintage Sweater Pattern 5900

Pullover Sweater Pattern | Sizes 8 (10-12-14)

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These directions are for subteen size 8. Changes for subteen sizes 10, 12 and 14 are in parentheses.

MATERIALS
BERNAT Nylo Germantown (2 oz. skeins) — 5(6-6-7)

I believe this was a size 4 knitted worsted weight yarn. I would use the below yarns

CYC 4  Medium worsted weight, UK Aran Australia 10ply

Any size 4 yarn should work such as:

Bernat Happy Holidays

Caron Simply Soft

Red Heart

Red Heart Holiday

1 pair each straight knitting needles Nos. 6 (4mm) and 10 (6mm) OR ANY NEEDLES WHICH WILL GIVE THE STITCH GAUGE GIVEN BELOW
1 set d p needles No. 6 (4mm)
1 steel crochet hook No. 0 (3.25mm)

GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches (5.08cm); 6 rows = 1 inch (2.54cm)

PATTERN STITCH: To be worked on 30 sts as designated.
Row 1: * K 6, P 6, repeat from * once more, K 6.
Row 2: * P 6, K 6, repeat from * once more, P 6.
Row 3: * Sl 3 sts onto d p needle and hold in back of work, K the next 3 sts, K 3 sts from d p needle (cable twist), P 6, repeat from * once more, work a cable twist on next 6 sts.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
Repeat these 4 rows for pattern stitch.

BACK: Using No. 6 straight needles, cast on 76(80-84-88) sts. P 1 row, K 1 row in reverse stockinette st for 1 inch, ending with a P row.

P the next 2 rows to form hemline.

Change to No. 10 needles and K 23(25-27-29) sts, put a marker on needle, K 30 sts, put a marker on needle, K last 23(25-27-29) sts.

Then work as follows:

Row 1 (right side): P to first marker, work Row 1 of pattern st on next 30 sts, P to end of row.

Row 2: K to first marker, work Row 2 of pattern st on next 30 sts, K to end of row.

Keeping the 30 sts between markers in pattern st and remaining sts in re­verse stockinette st, work even until piece measures 11(11½-12-12½) inches (27.94, 29.21,30.48,31.75 cm) above hemline.

SHAPE ARMHOLES:

At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 4(4-4-5) sts.

Dec 1 st each end of needle every other row 3(4-4-4) times.

Work even on 62(64-68-70) sts until armholes measure 4½(5-5½-6) inches (11.43,12.70,13.97, 15.24 cm).

SHAPE NECK: Work 25(26-27-28) sts, sl center 12(12-14-14) sts onto a holder, join another ball of yarn and work last 25(26-27-28) sts.

Working on both sides at once, at each neck edge bind off 3 sts twice.

Work even on 19(20-21-22) sts of each side until armholes measure 5½(6-6½-7) inches (13.97, 15.24, 16.51, 17.78 cm).

SHAPE SHOUL­DERS: At each arm edge bind off 6(7-7-7) sts twice and 7(6-7-8) sts once.

FRONT: Work to correspond to back.

SLEEVES: Using No. 6 straight needles, cast on 36(38-40-42) sts.

K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 2 inches (5.08cm).

Change to No. 10 (6mm) nee­dles.

Row 1 (right side): P 15(16-17-18), put a marker on needle, K 6, put a marker on needle, P 15(16-17-18).

Row 2: K to marker, P 6, K to end of row.

Row 3: P to marker, work a cable twist on next 6 sts, P to end of row.

Row 4: Re­peat Row 2. Repeat these 4 rows, inc 1 st each end of needle every 2 inches 6(6-6-7) times.

Work even in pattern as established on 48(50-52-56) sts until piece measures 15½(16-16½-17) inches (39.37, 40.64,41.91,43.18 cm).

SHAPE CAP: At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 4(4-4-5) sts. Dec 1 st each end of needle every other row for 2½(3-3½-4) inches (6.35,7.62, 89,10.16cm).

At the beg of each of the next 6 rows bind off 2 sts. Bind off re­maining sts.

FINISHING: Sew underarm seams, leaving a ½ inch (1.27cm) open­ing each side for drawstrings 2 rows above hemline.

Sew shoulder and sleeve seams. Set in sleeves.

NECKBAND: Using d p needles, with right side facing you, pick up 78(78-82-82) sts around neck, including sts from holders.

K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 1 inch (2.54cm).

Bind off loosely in ribbing. Hem lower edge. Block to size.

CORD: Make 2. Make a ch 23 inches (58.42cm) long. Work 1 sl st in each st. Fasten off. Pull one cord through hem of back and one cord through front and tie at each side.

Free Vintage Sweater Pattern 5896

Pullover Sweater Pattern | Sizes 8, 10, 12, 14

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These directions are for subteen size 8. Changes for subteen sizes 10, 12 and 14 are in parentheses.

MATERIALS
BERNAT Glengarry Tweed (2 oz. skeins) — 5(5-6-6)

This is comparable to the following yarn.

CYC 4  Medium worsted weight, UK Aran Australia 10ply

Any size 4 yarn should work such as:

Bernat Happy Holidays

Caron Simply Soft

Red Heart

Red Heart Holiday
1 pair each straight knitting needles Nos. 5 (3.75mm) AND 10 (6mm) OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL GIVE THE STITCH GAUGE/TENSION GIVEN BELOW

GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch (2.54cm); 8 rows = 1 inch (2.54cm).

PATTERN STITCH: Multiple of 2 sts plus 1.
Row 1: K 1, * K the next st in the row below, K 1, repeat from * across row.
Row 2: K 2, * K the next st in the row below, K 1, repeat from *, ending K 2 instead of K 1.
Repeat these 2 rows for pattern stitch.

BACK: 

Using No. 5 (3.75mm) needles, cast on 47(49-51-53) sts.

K 1 row.

Work even in pattern st for 1½ inches (3.81cm).

Change to No. 10 needles and continue in pattern st until piece measures 11(11½-12-12½) inches (27.94, 29.21,30.48,31.75 cm).

SHAPE ARMHOLES:

At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 3 sts.

Dec 1 st each end of needle every other row twice.

Work even on 37(39-41-43) sts until armholes measure 5½(6-6½-7) inches (13.97, 15.24, 16.51, 17.78 cm).

SHAPE SHOULDERS:

At the beg of each of the next 4 rows bind off 4(4-4-5) sts.

At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 3(4-5-4) sts.

Bind off remaining 15 sts.

FRONT: Work to correspond to back until armhole shaping has been completed — 37(39-41-43) sts.

SHAPE NECK: Work 15(16-16-17) sts, join another ball of yarn, bind off center 7(7-9-9) sts, work last 15(16-16-17) sts.

Working on both sides at once, at each neck edge dec 1 st every 8th row 4(4-3-3) times.

Work even on 11(12-13-14) sts of each side until armholes measure 5½(6-6½-7) inches (13.97, 15.24, 16.51, 17.78 cm)..

SHAPE SHOULDERS: At each arm edge bind off 4(4-4-5) sts twice and 3(4-5-4) sts once.

SLEEVES: Using No. 5 (3.75mm) needles, cast on 25(25-27-27) sts. K 1 row. Work even in pattern st for 1½ inches (3.81cm).

Change to No. 10 (6mm) needles and continue in pattern st, inc 1 st each end of needle every 2½ inches (6.35 cm) 4(5-5-6) times.

Work even on 33(35-37-39) sts until piece measures 15½(16-16½-17) inches (39.37, 40.64,41.91,43.18 cm).

SHAPE CAP: At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 3 sts.

Dec 1 st each end of needle every 4th row 5(6-7-8) times.

At the beg of each of the next 6 rows bind off 2 sts. Bind off remaining sts.

COLLAR: Using No. 5 needles, cast on 67(71-75-79) sts.

K 1 row. Work even in pattern st until piece measures 2½(2½-3-3) inches (6.35, 6.35, 7.62, 7.62 cm).

 SHORT ROWS:

Row 1: Work to last 3 sts, turn.

Row 2: Sl 1, work to last 3 sts, turn.

Continue in this manner to work 3 sts less EVERY ROW until 13(17-21-25) sts remain on last short row, turn.

Sl 1, work to end of needle. Bind off.

FINISHING: Sew underarm, shoulder and sleeve seams. Set in sleeves. Sew shaped edge of collar to neck. Sew short edges of collar to bound off sts at center front, with right side overlapping left side. Block to size.

Free Vintage Sweater Pattern 5894

Pullover Sweater Pattern | Sizes 8, 10, 12, 14

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Chart is at the end of the pattern.

These directions are for subteen size 8. Changes for subteen sizes 10, 12 and 14 are in parentheses.

MATERIALS
BERNAT Nylo Germantown (2 oz. skeins) — 5(5-6-6) Main Color (M C)
BERNAT Bob-o-Germantown (20 yd. cards) — 2 Color A; 1 Color B

I believe this was a size 4 knitted worsted weight yarn. I would use the below yarns

CYC 4  Medium worsted weight, UK Aran Australia 10ply

Any size 4 yarn should work such as:

Bernat Happy Holidays

Caron Simply Soft

Red Heart

Red Heart Holiday

1 pair No. 3 needles (3.25mm)
1 pair No. 5 needles (3.75mm)
1 set d p needles No. 3 (3.75mm)

GAUGE:/TENSION:

 11 sts = 2 inches (5.08cm); 7 rows = 1 inch (2.54cm)

BACK: 

Using No. 3(3.25mm) needles and M C, cast on 84(88-92-96) sts.

K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 1 inch (2.54cm).

Change to No. 5 (3.75mm) needles and work even in stockinette st until piece measures 10½(11-11½-12) inches (26.67, 27.94, 29.21, 30.48 cm), ending with a P row.

SHAPE RAG­LAN ARMHOLES:

At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 3 sts.

Then work as follows:

Row 1: K 1, sl 1, K 1, psso (dec), K to last 3 sts, K 2 tog (dec), K 1.

Row 2: Purl.

Repeat these 2 rows 22(24-25-27) times more.

Sl remaining 32(32-34-34) sts onto a holder.

POCKET LININGS: 

Make 2. Using No. 5 (3.75mm) needles and M C, cast on 17(17-17-19) sts.

Work even in stockinette st for 3(3-3½-3½) inches (7.62, 7.62, 8.89, 8.89 cm), ending with a K row.

Sl sts onto a holder.

FRONT: 

Work to correspond to back until piece measures 3½(3½-4-4) inches (8.89, 8.89, 10.16, 10.16 cm), ending with a P row.

POCKET BANDS:

Row 1: K 13(15-17-17) sts, P 1, K 1, in ribbing for 17(17-17-19) sts, K 24, P 1, K 1 in ribbing for 17(17-17-19) sts, K 13(15-17-17).

Row 2: P 13(15-17-17) sts, K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 17(17-17-19) sts, P 24, K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 17(17-17-19) sts, P 13(15-17-17).

Repeat these 2 rows once more.

On next row K to first pocket band, bind off the next 17(17-17-19) sts, K to second pocket band, bind off the next 17(17-17-19) sts, K to end of row.

INSERT POCKETS:

P 13(15-17-17) sts, P the 17(17-17-19) sts of one pocket lining to same needle, P 24, P the 17(17-17-19) sts of other pocket lining to same needle, P to end of row.

Continue in stockinette st on 84(88-92-96) sts until piece measures 10½(11-11½-12) inches (26.67, 27.94, 29.21, 30.48 cm), ending with a P row.

SHAPE RAGLAN ARMHOLES: At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 3 sts.

Then work as follows:

Row 1: K 1, sl 1, K 1, psso (dec), K to last 3 sts, K 2 tog (dec), K 1.

Row 2: Purl. Repeat these 2 rows 17(19-20-22) times more, ending with a K row.

SHAPE NECK: On the next row P 10, sl center 22(22-24-24) sts on a holder, join another ball of yarn and P last 10 sts.

Working on both sides at once and continuing to dec 1 st at each arm edge in same manner as before every other row 5 times more, at each neck edge dec 1 st EVERY ROW 5 times. Fasten off.

SLEEVES: Using No. 3 (3.25mm) straight needles and M C, cast on 42(44-46-48) sts. K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 2 inches (5.08cm).

Change to No. 5 needles and P 18(19-20-21) sts, put a marker on needle, P 6, put a marker on needle, P 18(19-20-21).

Work­ing in stockinette st following chart, keep the 6 sts between markers in design and inc 1 st each end of needle every 1½ inches (3.81cm) 7(8-8-9) times.

Work even on 56(60-62-66) sts until piece measures 15(15½-16-16½) inches (38.10, 39.37, 40.64, 41.91 cm), ending with a P row.

SHAPE RAGLAN CAP: Still following chart, at the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 3 sts.

Then work as follows: Row 1: K 1, sl 1, K 1, psso, K to last 3 sts, K 2 tog, K 1. Row 2: Purl. Repeat these 2 rows 22(24-25-27) times more.

Sl remaining 4 sts onto a holder.

FINISHING:

Sew sleeves to back and front armholes.

Sew underarm seams.

TURTLE NECK: Using d p needles and M C, with right side facing you, pick up 88(88-92-92) sts around neck, including sts from holders.

K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 3 inches (7.62cm).

Bind off loosely in ribbing. Sew pocket linings in place. Block to size.

Free Vintage Sweater Pattern 5892

Pullover Sweater Pattern | Sizes 8 (10-12-14)

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These directions are for subteen size 8. Changes for subteen sizes 10, 12 and 14 are in parentheses.

MATERIALS
BERNAT Cuddlespun (2 oz. skeins) — 6(7-7-8)

This was a 50% wool/50 nylon bulky yarn.

This was a 50% wool/50 nylon bulky yarn.

I believe that the following yarns would give the required gauge/tension.

CYC 4  Medium worsted weight, UK Aran Australia 10ply

Any size 4 yarn should work such as:

Bernat Happy Holidays

Caron Simply Soft

Red Heart

Red Heart Holiday

1 pair each straight knitting needles Nos. 7 (4.5mm) and 10½ (6.5mm)OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL GIVE THE STITCH GAUGE GIVEN BELOW
1 set d p needles No. 7 (4.5mm)

GAUGE: 4 sts = 1 inch (2.54cm); 6 rows = 1 inch (2.54 cm).

PATTERN STITCH: To be worked on 40 sts as designated.
Rows 1 and 5: * P 2, sl next 2 sts onto d p needle and hold in front of work, K the next 2 sts, K 2 sts from d p needle (cable twist), P 2, K 8, repeat from * once more, P 2, work a cable twist on next 4 sts, P 2.

Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8: * K 2, P 4, K 2, P 8, repeat from * once more, K 2, P 4, K 2.

Rows 3 and 7: * P 2, K 4, P 2, K 8, repeat from * once more, P 2, K 4, P 2.

Row 9: * P 2, sl the next 2 sts onto d p needle and hold in front of work, K the next 2 sts tog, y o, K the 2 sts tog from d p needle (an openwork cable twist), P 2, K 8, repeat from * once more, P 2, work an openwork cable twist on next 4 sts, P 2 — 37 sts.

Row 10: * K 2, P 1, K in front and back of y o (2 sts made from y o), P 1, K 2, P 8, repeat from * once more, K 2, P 1, K in front and back of y o (2 sts made from y o), P 1, K 2 — 40 sts.

Row 11: Repeat Row 3.

Row 12: Repeat Row 2.

Row 13: * P 2, K 2 tog, y o, K 2 tog, P 2, K 8, repeat from * once more, P 2, K 2 tog, y o, K 2 tog, P 2 — 37 sts.

Row 14: Repeat Row 10.

Repeat these 14 rows for pattern stitch.

FRONT: Using No. 7 straight needles, cast on 54(56-60-62) sts.

K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 2 inches (5.08cm) .

Change to No. 10½ (6.5mm) 11(11½-12-12½) inches (27.94, 29.21,30.48,31.75 cm).

needles.

Row 1: K 7(8-10-11), put a marker on needle, work Row 1 of pattern st on next 40 sts, put a marker on needle, K 7(8-10-11).

Row 2: P to first marker, work Row 2 of pattern st on next 40 sts, P to end of row. Keeping the 40 sts between markers in pattern st and remaining sts in stockinette st, inc 1 st each end of needle every 2 inches 4 times.

Work even on 62(64-68-70) sts until piece measures 11(11½-12-12½) inches (27.94, 29.21,30.48,31.75 cm).

SHAPE ARMHOLES: At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 4 sts.

Dec 1 st each end of needle every other row 3(3-4-4) times.

Work even on 48(50-52-54) sts until armholes measure 4½(5-5½-6) inches (11.43,12.70,13.97, 15.24 cm).

SHAPE NECK: Work across 16(17-17-18) sts, sl center 16(16-18-18) sts onto a holder, join another ball of yarn and work last 16(17-17-18) sts.

Working on both sides at once, at each neck edge dec 1 st EVERY ROW 3 times.

Work even on 13(14-14-15) sts of each side until armholes measure 5½(6-6½-7) inches (13.97, 15.24, 16.51, 17.78 cm).

SHAPE SHOUL­DERS: At each arm edge bind off 7 sts once and 6(7-7-8) sts once.

BACK: Work in stockinette st to correspond to front, omit­ting pattern and neck shaping until armholes measure 5½(6-6½-7) inches (13.97, 15.24, 16.51, 17.78 cm).

SHAPE SHOULDERS: At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 7 sts. At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 6(7-7-8) sts.

Sl remaining 22(22-24-24) sts onto a holder.

SLEEVES: Using No. 7  (4.5mm) straight needles, cast on 30(30-32-34) sts.

K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 2½ inches (6.35cm).

Change to No. 10½ needles and work in stockinette st, inc 1 st each end of needle every 2 inches (5.08cm) 5(6-6-6) times.

Work even on 40(42-44-46) sts until piece measures 15½(16-16½-17) inches (39.37, 40.64,41.91,43.18 cm).

SHAPE CAP: At the beg of each of the next 2 rows bind off 4 sts.

Dec 1 st each end of needle every other row for 2½(3-3½-4) inches(6.35,7.62, 8.89,10.16cm).

At the beg of each of the next 4 rows bind off 2 sts.

Bind off remaining sts.

FINISHING: Sew underarm, shoulder and sleeve seams. Set in sleeves.

 TURTLE NECK: Using d p needles, with right side facing you, pick up 60(60-64-64) sts around neck, including sts from holders.

K 1, P 1 in ribbing for 3½ inches (8.89cm).

Bind off loosely in ribbing. Steam lightly.