Smart Stripes Jumper by Patons & Baldwins

Smart Stripes Jumper

Knitting
August 1945
Light Fingering ?
7.5 stitches = 1 inch
in Stocking stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
300 - 400 yards (274 - 366 m)
To fit size 32"-34" bust
English

1940s Smart Stripes Jumper

The jumper has bold wide horizontal stripes in contrasting colours with a wide rib typical of the 1940s style.

MATERIALS
3 ozs of Grey, 2 ozs of Purple, half oz each of Navy & White Patons Beehive Finger 3-ply (or modern equivalent)
A pair each of No. 10 (3.25mm) and No. 12 (2.75mm) needles
Four Presstuds

MEASUREMENTS
To fit size 32” - 34” bust.
Length from top of shoulders 19 inches, Sleeve seam 4.5 inches

TENSION
7.5 stitches to an inch on 3.25mm needles