Chic cardigan to knit by Australian Women's Weekly

Chic cardigan to knit

Knitting
July 1942
Light Fingering ?
8 stitches and 8 rows = 1 inch
in jersey stitch (1x1 ribbing)
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
32"-34" bust
English
This pattern is available for free.

The girl in the picture looks sweet in this dainty but cosy cardigan. So will you! The touch of gay embroidery gives it a charming finish, don’t you agree? It has been designed for girls with 32-34 bust measurements. Directions are also given for long sleeves.

MATERIALS REQUIRED: 6 skeins (short sleeves), 8 skeins (long sleeves). “Sunbeam” crepe or 3-ply fingering wool, shade No. 1075 (white). Small quantity of red, gold, and green wool for embroidery. 2 pairs needles, Nos 9 and 12. 7 red buttons.

Measurements: Length from top of shoulder, 18ins. Bust, 32-34ins. Length of sleeve seam, 5ins.

Tension: 8 sts., 1in. 8 rows, 1in.