There’s a military note sounded in the triming lines of the diagonally buttoned 2-piece suit--worn with or without a blouse. Front and back slit give added freedom to the suit.

This is the pattern featured on the cover.

Sizes: 14, 16, 18
Bust 32” 34” 36”
Waist 26.5” 28” 30”
Hips 35” 37” 39”

Yarn recommendations (no yardage given)
Minerva Fingering Yarn (2 oz. skein): 10, (11, 12) skeins
or Minerva Featherdown (1 oz. ball): 16, (17, 18) balls
Or Minerva Sports Yarn or Minerva Heather Sports Yarn (2 oz. ball): 11, (12, 13) balls
All of the above use US size 3 needles
OR
Minerva Monterey (1 oz. skein): 31, (34, 37) skeins, using US size 2 needles (gauge remains the same)

4 buttons required for jacket and a 7” zipper for the skirt.

Publication date: 1947