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Thursday, 9 January 2014

Bestway 852 - Lovely Fair Isle Jumper


 Bestway 852 - Lovely Fair Isle Jumper

This is such an elegant jumper. I love the gently puffed sleeves and the lattice pattern really lifts it.

Date: estimated Early 1940s

Measurements: bust 34" to 36"; length from shoulder 19.5”; sleeve seam 3.75"

Materials: 3-ply or light fingering; 3.75mm US 5 and 2.75mm US 2 needles;
Original used 5 ozs Sirdar Super Shetland Wool in main colour and 2 ozs in red

Tension: 8 stitches and 9 rows to 1 inch using 3.75mm US 5 needles over stocking stitch (after pressing)

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