Noreen by Patons & Baldwins

Noreen

Knitting
January 1940
Light Fingering ?
8 stitches = 1 inch
in 1x1 rib slightly stretched
US 3 - 3.25 mm
36-38 inch bust
English
Out of print. This pattern was available for free.

Materials:

  • PATONS BEEHIVE Crepe. Quantities: Short sleeves - 9 ozs. Long sleeves - 10 ozs.
  • Knitting Needles - 1 pair No. 10
  • A medium sized crochet hook.
  • Cotton wool.
  • Four small buttons.
  • Shoulder pads. (Not listed in the material list, but mentioned in the pattern).

Measurements (to fit 36-38 inch bust):
Length from top of shoulder - 21.5 inches
Length of sleeve from underarm

  • Short - 6 inches (or length desired)
  • Long - 17.5 inches (or length desired)

Tension: To get these measurements it is absolutely necessary to work at a tension to produce 8 stitches to the inch in width (measured over rib slightly stretched).