Astrakhan Sweater by Australian Women's Weekly

Astrakhan Sweater

Knitting
November 1962
Lincoln Astrakhan
Lincoln Crepetex
both are used in this pattern
Aran (8 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 12 rows = 2 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1210 - 1310 yards (1106 - 1198 m)
32", 34", 36" bust
English
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CHUNKY SWEATER with ribbed shawl collar in nubbly wool

Materials: 24 (25, 26) balls Lincoln “Astrakan;” 2 balls Lincoln “Crepetex” (same shade); 1 pair each Nos. 6 and 9 knitting needles; 1 stitch-holder.

Measurements: To fit loosely 32 (34, 36) in. bust; length from shoulder, 22 (22½, 22½) in.; length of sleeve seam, 17½ (18, 18) in.

Tension: 9 sts. and 12 rows to 2in.