1960s Girl’s Plaid Coat & Cap Knitting Pattern PDF – Chest 30–34
1960s Girl’s Plaid Coat & Matching Cap
A graphic plaid coat and matching cap turn practical children’s outerwear into a complete 1960s look. The set combines bold, carried-color plaid with a zip-front coat and a coordinated cap.
What’s Included
- Coat and matching cap pattern
- Original materials and gauge
- Modern colorwork notes and children’s safety guidance
Original Sizing
Coat width around underarms: 30 (32–34) in. The source labels the corresponding girls’ sizes 6 (8–10), retained only as historical notation.
Original Materials & Yarn
Bulky knitting worsted: 13 (14–16) oz main color and 6 (7–7) oz contrasting color. Needles: No. 8 and No. 10; double-point needles No. 8; crochet hook Size G; jacket-type zipper; buttons for cap.
Gauge
Pattern stitch: 16 stitches = 4 in.; 5 rows = 1 in. Crochet edge: 7 single crochet = 2 in.
Construction & Technique
Two-color plaid is worked with carried yarn; the source instructs the maker to carry yarn loosely and twist longer carries to prevent holes.
Modern Maker’s Notes
Make a full plaid swatch, use yarns with matching loft and wash behavior, and select zipper length after blocking. Secure carried strands so they do not snag on clothing beneath the coat.
Safety Guidance
This is a historical garment pattern, not a modern safety-certified product specification. Secure buttons and zipper stops firmly, avoid loose trims, inspect closures regularly, and keep detachable small parts away from children who may mouth them.
Then & Now
Classic red/black, camel/cream, navy/green, or rust/blush with oatmeal would all preserve the bold plaid effect.
Digital Download & Printing
Digital pattern PDF only. Print at 100% / Actual Size unless the source states otherwise.
Explore Baby & Children’s Patterns in the Dazespast Archive. For decade context, visit FIT Fashion History Timeline.
Image Alt Text: Vintage black-and-white photograph of a girl wearing a plaid zip-front coat and matching cap.
