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Showing posts with label cables. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cables. Show all posts

Sunday, 19 January 2025

WG 139 - Man's Sweater with Polo or V Neck

Vintage 1940s sweater knitting pattern with mock cable design and a choice of polo or V neck, perfect for the outdoor person

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This is one of those classic sweaters that will last for ages and always look smart.

Date: late 1940s
  • Measurements: 38-40", and 40-42" chest; length 24"
  • Materials: aran or worsted; 4.5mm US 7 and 4mm US 6 needles for the 38 to 40" size - for the larger size, go up an needle size
  • Original used 19 ozs of WG Ancuba all wool double knitting 3-ply
  • Tension: 5 stitches 1 inch
  • 5 Pages

Please note that you are buying a digital copy, not the original nor the finished item


Vintage 1940s sweater knitting pattern with mock cable design and a choice of polo or V neck, perfect for the outdoor person

 

Monday, 6 January 2025

Patons 55 - Lady's Cable Coat

 


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This fabulous cable and twist design is perfect for this lovely cardigan or coat.


Date: late 1940s to early 1950s


Measurements - bust 34-36"; length from shoulder 22"; sleeve seam 18"

Materials - double knit or light worsted; 4.5mm US 7 and 3.75mm US 5 needles; 15 buttons; cable needle

Original used 17 ozs of Patons Moorland Double Knitting or 18 ozs Patons Bulldog Double Knitting


Tension - 5.25 stitches and 7 rows to 1 inch using 4.5mm US 7 over stocking stitch

Thursday, 16 January 2014

Sirdar 1085 - Lady's Fitted Jacket


Wonderful double cable cardigan in a 34" bust. This is a great style and could easily be added to another cardigan if you needed to up-size the pattern
 
Date: early 1940s
 
Measurements: bust 34"; length 21"; sleeve seam 17.5"
 
Materials: 3-ply or light fingering; 2.75mm US 2, 3mm US 2.5 and 3.75mm US 5 needles; cable needle; 7 buttons
Original used 9 ozs Sirdar Majestic Wool 3-ply or Sirdar Kasha Wool 3-ply
 
Tension: 7.5 stitches to 1 inch using 3.75mm US 5