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KNITTING PATTERN INFORMATION
This pretty 1930s Buttercup Cardigan pattern features a lovely stitch, rolled collar, squared shoulders and short sleeves. It's gay and lovely for summer to knit in any soft colour. Buttercup yellow was used for the original model.
KNITTING PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
MEASUREMENTSBust: 35 inches
Length from shoulder at armhole edge: 18 inches
Sleeve seam: 4 1⁄2 inches
MATERIALS
Original yarn suggestion and needle size info:
7 oz Sirdar Super Shetland 3 ply
No. 10 knitting needles (3.25 mm)No. 12 knitting needles (2.75 mm)
9 buttons
TENSION
The tension for this jumper is worked at a tension of 7 stitches and 10 rows to 1 inch in width.
The original yarn may not be available due to the age of the pattern. Select the yarn type that is closest to the weight of the original yarn.
When reworking the pattern it is best to knit a tension swatch with your chosen yarn. To get the correct measurements, your tension must be the same as stated in the pattern.
Happy Knitting!
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1930s Buttercup Cardigan
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