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KNITTING PATTERN INFORMATION
This fitted 1940s Astrid Lady's Cardigan is stunning. The sleeve bands are knitted in contrasting wool. The charming honeycomb pattern has embroidered designs in contrasting wool throughout the garment. Knit this gorgeous cardigan in your best loved colours.
KNITTING PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
MEASUREMENTS:Bust: width all around at underarm 34 inches
Length from shoulder: 21 inches
Sleeve seam: 4 inches
MATERIALS:
Original Yarn suggestion and needle size info:
8 oz Sirdar Majestic wool 4 ply, 1 oz in contrasting shadeNo 8 needles (4.00 mm)
No. 12 needles (2.75 mm)
7 buttons
small balls of wool for embroidery
TENSION:
6 1⁄2 inches 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.
Happy Knitting!
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1940s Astrid Lady's Cardigan
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