38-Plus Summer Top by Australian Women's Weekly

38-Plus Summer Top

Knitting
January 1969
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
11.5 stitches = 2 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 0 - 2.0 mm
1400 - 1800 yards (1280 - 1646 m)
38", 42", 46"
English
This pattern is available for free.

If you’re size 38-plus… Like to knit, but can’t find a pattern to fit? These attractive handknits are designed specially for you. This light summer top is knitted in comfortable cotton yarn.

SUMMER SWEATER, knitted in cotton, has a square neck with contrast edge in crochet and button-trimmed shoulder opening. Directions below.

Materials: 14 (17, 18) balls Patons Gem main color (m.c), 1 ball each of two contrast colors (c.c.1 and c.c.2); 1 pair each Nos. 12 and 14 Milwards Disc or Patons Beehive knitting needles; Milwards or Phantom No. 12 crochet hook; 6 medium buttons.

Measurements: To fit 38 (42, 46) in. bust;
length, 22 (22¾, 23½) in.; sleeve, 4in.