Classic Sweater by Australian Women's Weekly

Classic Sweater

Knitting
May 1954
F. W. Hughes Twin-Prufe 2-ply Fingering Wool
Lace ?
8 stitches and 10 rows = 1 inch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
32-34" bust and 36" bust
English
This pattern is available for free.

The classic sweater as illustrated here has become a tradition in the smart woman’s winter wardrobe. It’s the perfect complement to a two-piece. It provides warmth and suggests good grooming.

Materials: 5 skeins F. W. Hughes “Twinprufe” Shrink-proof 2-ply fingering wool, shade No. 1075 (white) ; 1 pair each of Nos. 11 and 14 knitting needles; 4 small buttons; 1 press-stud.

MEASUREMENTS: Bust, 32-34in.; length from top of shoulder, 20in.; length of sleeve seam, 18in.

Note: For 36in. bust, use 10 skeins F. W. Hughes “Twin- prufe” 3-ply fingering wool and No. 10 instead of No. 11 needles.

Tension: 8 sts. and 10 rows to 1in.