Vintage Knitting Pattern - Women's Plaid Coat - 1960's Retro Mod Bulky Sweater Coat - some crochet needeed

Description

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This listing is for the knitting pattern only. It is a .pdf file that is available for immediate download after checkout.
 
This pattern is originally from Spinnerin, Volume 150, published in 1962. This is no longer in circulation, so in order to make it available for more vintage loving knitters, I am transcribing the instructions exactly as written in the original pattern book and offering them here.

 
Directions are for VINTAGE Women's size 10-12, 14-16. Sizing is according to this chart from the original pattern book:
 
Size - 12 - 14 - 16 - 18
Bust - 34 - 36 - 38 - 40
Waist - 25 - 26 - 28 - 30
 
If you are crafty, you can probably adjust the pattern to fit larger sizes.
 
Original yarn used was:
SPINNERIN Nylaine Quick-Knit, 2-oz. skeins Main Color, MC-11(12) skeins

OR

SPINNERIN Mohair 1001 or Cortina, 1-oz. balls Main Color, MC-21(22) balls

For plaid design - Spinnerin Mohair 1001 or Cortina, 1 oz balls
Color A - 6 balls
Color B - 5 balls
Color C - 5 balls
You can google vintage yarn and get all the specifications you need to shop around for modern equivalents.
 
Gauge: 3 1/2 sts x 5 rows = 1"
 
Needles: Size 9 and 10 knitting needles, size I crochet hook
 
Extras:
3 large buttons
1/2 yard of 2" grosgrain ribbon
1/4 yard of nylon tulle
 
**NOTE: the vertical stripes in the plaid are crocheted in with a slip stitch after knitting the piece.