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Monday, 3 February 2025

Dewhirst 3038 - Lady's Blouse



This is a great blouse with a lace yoke and a sweet bow
Date: estimated late 1940s or early 1950s
  • Measurements: Bust 34 to 36"; length 21.5"; sleeve seam 5.5"
  • Materials: 4-ply or fingering; 3.25mm US 3 and 2.75mm US 2 needles; small zip or 4 buttons
  • Original used 7 ozs Valleydew Knitting Wool 3-ply
  • Tension: 8 stitches and 10 rows to 1 inch using 3.25mm US 3 needles

Sunday, 2 February 2025

Weldons 637 - Bobble Stitch Bolero

 


Bobble- Stitch Bolero

This lovely long sleeved bolero has a  crochet border and would make a perfect spring jacket.

Date: early 1940s

Measurements: bust 32 to 34";  length 15.5"; sleeve seam 18"

Materials: 3-ply or light fingering; 3.75mm US 5 and 3.25mm US 3 needles; 3.75mm US F crochet hook

Original used 8 ozs Sirdar Majestic Wool 3-ply in mid-blue and 1 oz in navy

Tension: 9 stitches and 9 rows to 1 inch over pattern using 3.75mm US 5 needles

UK crochet terms used in pattern

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