There’s a military note sounded in the trimming 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.

Materials

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.

Standard body measurements

Sizes  14    16    18
Bust   32”   34”   36”
Waist  26½”  28”   30”
Hips   35”   37”   39”