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KNITTING PATTERN INFORMATION

 

Knitted in chalk white bouclé wool, with bright silk crochet edging and embroidered summer flowers, this enchantingly youthful 1940s  Embroidered Waistcoat is perfect to wear over a dress or  blouse.

 

KNITTING PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS 


MEASUREMENTS: 

Bust: 32 inches
Length from shoulder:  17 inches


MATERIALS:

Original Yarn and needle size info: 

6 oz Bouclé Wool equal to 3 Ply Wool

Bright coloured Wools or Silks for Crochet Border and Embroidery

No. 10 Knitting Needles (3.25 mm)

No. 14 Knitting Needles (2.75 mm)

Crochet Hook

5 Buttons


TENSION:

7 stitches to 1 inch in width

 

The original yarn may not be available due to the age of the pattern. Select yarn 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 Embroidered Waistcoat

SKU: 40-WAI-COA-PRA-95
£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.

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