Celebrate timeless folkloric style with this 1940s Peasant Cardigan knitting pattern! Cozy up in matching designs for mother and daughter, where the ribbed yoke, cuffs, and shell edging beautifully contrast in wool. Mom's hues are gracefully reversed for her little one.
MEASUREMENTS:Mother
Bust: to fit 34 inch bust
Daughter
Bust: 30 inches
MATERIALS:Original Yarn suggestion and needle size info:
Mother
14 oz sports wool in main shade
2 oz sports wool in contrasting shade
No. 8 Needles (4.00 mm)
Crochet Hook
9 Buttons
Daughter
12 oz sports wool in main shade
2 oz sports wool in contrasting shade
No 8 Needles (4.00 mm)
Crochet Hook
9 Buttons
TENSION AND YARN:
5 1⁄2 inches to 1 inch
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 Peasant Cardigan
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