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KNITTING PATTERN INFORMATION
This pretty 1940s Alice Striped Jumper ⁄ Sweater has a straight neckline that fastens at the shoulder with buttons. If you love stripes, you'll have fun choosing your own colour combination for this knitting project. The original jumper was knitted in stripes of beige, pink and blue with dark blue stripes in between each colour.
KNITTING PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
MEASUREMENTS
To fit 34 to 35 inch bust size
Length from lower edge to top of shoulder: 17 inches
Sleeve length: 4 1⁄2 inches
MATERIALS
Original Yarn suggestion and needle size info:
3 oz mid blue 3 ply wool
1 oz dark blue
2 oz each of beige, pink wool
No 7 knitting needles (4.5 mm)
6 buttons
TENSION
5 1⁄2 stitches to 1 inch
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.
If there is no tension specified in the pattern, you might have to calculate the tension based on the total number of stitches at the widest part of the back and front bodice and divide it by the bust measurement specified.
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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1940s Alice Striped Jumper
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