L1278 Forties Jumper Bestway 1607

Bestway 1607, a gorgeous vintage 1940s knitting pattern for a short sleeved jumper 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 the golden age of war era knitting when designers managed do do so much with so little!

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

This instant download pattern comes with a bonus PDF entitled Working with Vintage Knitting Patterns which includes helpful information on substituting modern yarns, needle size conversions, and how to make size adjustments.