Ravelry: His and Her Jackets pattern by Australian Women's Weekly

His and Her Jackets by Australian Women's Weekly

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His and Her Jackets

by Australian Women's Weekly

Published in

The Australian Women's Weekly, Wednesday 10 May 1967

Trove

Craft

Knitting

Category

Sweater → Cardigan

Published

May 1967

Suggested yarn

Emu Scotch Double Knitting

Emu Double Crepe

Yarn weight

DK (11 wpi) ?

Gauge

7 stitches and 8 rows = 1 inch
in pattern

Needle size

US 3 - 3.25 mm

US 6 - 4.0 mm

Yardage

1365 - 1885 yards (1248 - 1724 m)

Sizes available

32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44) in. chest

Languages

English

This pattern is available for free.

This basic design for a casual jacket will suit both men and women. Knitting directions for 32 to 44in. chest or bust measurements are given on this page.

Materials: 21 (23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29) balls Emu Scotch Double Knitting, Emu Double Crepe, Emu Romany Double Knitting, Emu Bri-Nylon Double Knitting, or Emu Sport; (3 extra balls); 1 pair each Nos. 8 and 10 needles; 8 buttons.

Measurements: To fit 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44) in. chest/bust (actual measurements will be 2in. larger for easy fit); length, 22½ (23½, 24½, 25, 25½, 26, 26½) in.; sleeve seam, 17 (17½, 17½, 18, 18, 18½, 18½) in.

Tension: 7 sts. and 8 rows to 1 sq. in. over patt.

For more information, see: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/48078676