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Modern Knitting, Volume 10 No. 12, Dec./Jan. 1960/61
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Two-Tone Shirtwaister
The skirt gathers on to the fitting bodice designed with a small collar and set-in long or threequarter-length sleeves, neatened by narrow cuffs.
For Knitmasters with 168 Needles or more
Materials:
Dress with long sleeves: 14 (15, 15, 16) oz. Munrospun Evening Dusk 3-ply wool in main colour (dark); 12 (12, 13, 13) oz. in contrasting colour (light).
Dress with threequarter-length sleeves: 14 (14, 15, 15) oz. Munrospun Evening Dusk 3-ply wool in main colour (dark); 12 (12, 12, 13) oz. in contrasting colour (light).
Both dresses: Stitch holder; 11 buttons; 1-inch buckle; 10-inch zip; tape for waist, if required; crochet hook; 1 yd. 1-inch wide petersham.
Measurements: To fit a 30 (32, 34, 36) inch bust (actual garment measures 32.5 (34.5, 36.5, 38.5) inches); overall length at centre back without collar, 38.5 (39.25, 39.75, 40.5) inches; completed length of skirt, 23.5 (24, 24.25, 25) inches (adjustable); length of bodice at centre back without collar, 15 (15.25, 15.5, 15.5) inches; long sleeve seam including cuff, 17 (17.5, 18, 18.5) inches (adjustable); threequarter-length sleeve seam including cuff, 11.5 (11.75, 12, 12.25) inches (adjustable).
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