L1278 Forties Jumper Bestway 1607

Bestway 1607, a gorgeous vintage 1940s knitting pattern for a short sleeved jumper or sweater in three colors. Beautifully fitted with a puffed sleeve and sophisticated stripe across the top for a contrast yoke effect. This is a great example of war era knitting which managed do do so much with so little!

Chest size: 37 - 38 inches
Yarn: fingering, 3-ply
Gauge: 7stitches and 10 rows to one square inch
Craft: knitting
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