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KNITTING PATTERN INFORMATION

 

Be your beautiful best in this 1940s Berkeley Dress by Sirdar.  This shirtwaist dress has a figure flattering A line silhouette and unique stitch pattern at the front pockets. Knit this smart dress in a colourful shade that is reflects your vintage style.

 

 

KNITTING PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS 


MEASUREMENTS:

Bust:  width all around at underarm 34 inches

Skirt Length:  from top of shoulder 43 inches

 

MATERIALS:

Original Yarn  suggestion and needle size info:   

21 oz SIrdar Crochet Wool

No. 11 Needles (3.00 mm)

No. 13 Needles (2.25 mm)

6 Small Buttons

6 inch Zipper

A Narrow Belt

 

TENSION:

Worked to a tension of 8 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.

 

Happy Knitting!

 

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1940s Berkeley Lady's Dress

SKU: 40-DRE-SHOR-SIR-29
£2.99Price
  • You are buying a restored, recoloured and reformatted DIGITAL COPY of the original knitting pattern only. It is NOT the original pattern or finished product. Your PDF will be available to download once payment is confirmed.

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