Peasant Jacket
by Patons & Baldwins
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Peasant Jacket
“Recalling European peasant styles, the jacket on the cover was designed for the Mirror by a Patons & Baldwins knitting expert.”
Finished measurements: 32-33” (81-84cm) bust; 18” (46cm) length from shoulder to hem; 17 1/2” (44cm) length of sleeve from underarm.
Yarn:
- MC: 170g/6oz (986m/1078y) 3-ply/Light Fingering yarn in Blue
- CC1: 57g/2oz (331m/362y) 3-ply/Light Fingering yarn in Green
- CC2: 28g/1oz (162m/177y) 3-ply/Light Fingering yarn in Red
The pattern uses Patons Australia Beehive Crepe yarn, which is long discontinued. It was a 3-ply/Light Fingering 100% wool super wash (or ‘shrink-resistant’) yarn.
Needles:
- 2.75mm knitting needle
- 3.25mm knitting needle
Other Materials:
- Medium-sized crochet hook
- 5 buttons
Techniques: Knitting and purling; simple increases and decreases; casting off stitches at beginning/end of rows; intarsia (from a chart); seaming; crocheting edging, belt loops, and belt; sewing on buttons; making tassels or pom poms.
For more information, see:
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-476019099/view?partId=nla...
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- First published: May 1950
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