‘Save coupons by using up oddments for this gay little jumper…’

The caption opening this Copley’s pattern would have been every bit as appealing to the knitter as the attractive design itself! Between 1941 and 1949, when wool was rationed alongside all clothing, the number of coupons issued became fewer (see Introduction), being cut back in 1942 and again in 1945. All solutions for making both coupons and wool stretch further were welcomed, and this pattern would have answered many knitters’ dreams. It fits particularly well into the theme of this book, encouraging the use of small amounts of yarn in colours chosen from your own reserves.

The book includes instructions for adapting the size.

Materials
Modern 4 ply:

• 150 g (5 oz) MC
• 50 g (1.75 oz) each of 4 contrast colours: C1 Pink, C2 Green, C3 Blue, C4 Red
• 1 pair 3.5 mm needles
• 1 pair 2.75 mm/12 needles
• 1 crochet hook 3.25 mm
• 4 small buttons
• Shoulder pads (optional)