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KNITTING PATTERN INFORMATION
This lovely 1940s Dorothy Jumper ⁄ Sweater knitting pattern is worked in a simple lace pattern. The wavy lines and puff sleeves were originally knitted in natural, pink, deep pink, rose and fuchsia. It’s a perfect jumper for day wear with a skirt or trousers.
KNITTING PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
MEASUREMENTS:Bust: width all around at underarm 34 inches
Length from shoulder: 18 1⁄2 inches
Sleeve seam: 6 inches
MATERIALS:
Original Yarn suggestion and needle size info:
Patons Beehive fingering 2 ply2 oz. Natural, 1 oz. pink, 1 oz. deep pink, 1 oz. rose, 1 oz. fuchsia
No. 12 needles (2.75 mm)
No. 11 needles (3.00mm)No 10 needles (3.25 mm)
5 buttons
one stitch holder
TENSION:
12 stitches to 1 1⁄2 inches in width on No. 10 (3.25mm) needles (not stretched).
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 Dorothy Jumper
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