Twin sets seem to be the main stay of pre-1960s British knitting. They are practical for homes that had limited heating and came in all sorts of varieties. Some have a plain cardigan but a fancier jersey; some match the patterns across the set and some go left at the lights and have a completely different 'matching' set.
This pattern is a classic ribbed twin set with puffed shoulders and neat double breasted cardigan. I especially like the single ribbing across the shoulders on the jumper.
It's slim fitting (which you'd expect with all that ribbing) but stretches to a 34" bust and is made from a vintage 3-ply or more 4-ply judging by the needles. .
Click on the image to download the pattern and have a go at making a classic of 1940s fashion.
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