1960s Spinnerin Simplicity Tunisian Crochet Coat Pattern PDF – Bust 30–40
1960s Spinnerin Simplicity Tunisian Crochet Coat
A dramatic long coat worked with an afghan hook, Spinnerin’s Simplicity design treats crochet as tailored outerwear. Its double-breasted front, generous ease, and long line place it squarely in the polished coat vocabulary of the 1960s.
What’s Included
- Complete historical coat pattern
- Original sizing, materials, and gauge
- Modern Maker’s Notes for Tunisian fabric, substitution, finishing and fit
Original Sizing
Body bust: 30 (32–34–36–38–40) in. Finished coat bust: 43 (45–47–50–52–54) in. Length approximately 40–41½ in., depending on size. The source notes 30 in. from hemline to underarm plus 2 in. for hem.
Original Materials & Yarn
Spinnerin Frostlon Petite, 1-oz balls: 25 (27–29–31–33–35), together with Spinnerin Nylaine Germantown Sport or Orlon Sayelle Sport, 2-oz skeins: 12 (13–14–15–16–17); OR Spinnerin Gaelic Tweed, 50-g balls: 32 (35–38–41–43–47). Aluminum afghan hook, size H; 8 large buttons; 4 small matching buttons; snaps.
Gauge
4 stitches = 1 in.; 8 rows = 3 in.
Construction & Technique
Worked with an afghan/Tunisian hook to create a stable coat fabric, with long body shaping, sleeves, double-breasted closure, and hem allowance.
Modern Maker’s Notes
Swatch in the actual Tunisian stitch; wash and hang the sample before measuring. Match both stitch and row gauge. Compare modern yarns by thickness, recovery, stitch definition, and finished weight—not label alone. Reinforce button and snap areas, and preserve the generous positive ease that is part of the original silhouette.
Then & Now
Wear it as an oversized statement coat over narrow trousers, a column dress, or a knit set. Camel, deep teal, winter white, charcoal, or a tweed-like yarn would preserve its architectural character.
Digital Download & Printing
Digital historical pattern PDF only; no finished coat or supplies are included. Print at 100% / Actual Size unless the source states otherwise.
Continue Exploring
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Historical Context
For decade context, see the FIT Fashion History Timeline: 1960–1969.
