L1284 Economy Jumper

Vintage 1940s wartime Economy Jumper No. 312 knitting pattern. This is a great WW2 era pattern for a short sleeve pullover sweater designed specifically for using up small bits of yarn… a necessity during rationing. There are even instructions in the pattern for re-using wool from unravelled garments. Apart from being cost-effective and thrifty though, this is a fantastic looking patchwork sweater that is thoroughly on-trend today!

Chest size: 34 inches
Yarn: fingering, 3-ply, sport
Gauge: 7 stitches to one 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.