Springtime Knitted Jumper by Mrs. N. S. Head

Springtime Knitted Jumper

Knitting
August 1949
Light Fingering ?
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1065 yards (974 m)
One size only - to fit 32" bust
English
This pattern is available for free.

“On the cover of this week’s Mirror a lacy jumper in crochet wool is a herald of Summer, with lightweight wool wear in demand.”

Finished size:
32” (81cm) bust, 19” (48cm) length.

Yarn:

  • 168 g / 6oz 3-ply/Light Fingering 100% wool yarn (974m/1065y)

Needles:

  • 2.75mm needles for ribbing
  • 3.25mm needles for body

Other materials:

  • 6 small buttons

Difficulty level: Intermediate

Techniques: Knitting and purling; simple increases and decreases; lace stitch pattern; casting off stitches at the start and end of rows; picking up stitches; seaming; crocheting sides of neck opening and button loops; sewing on buttons.