Hand Knitted Bathing Suit by Isobel

Hand Knitted Bathing Suit

by Isobel
Knitting
December 1935
Sunny Sports Wool
Light Fingering ?
6 stitches = 1 inch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
To fit bust 36, hips 38, full length 24in.
English
This pattern is available for free.

Made with suitable wool and a firm stitch hand knitted surf suits have such a smart, snug form-fitting effect. The suit shown here should make instant appeal. It is knitted in sports wool and is lined with fine jersey cloth in the same tone.

Materials required: Six ounces Sunny sports wool, 4oz. Paton’s 3-ply to match, 3 yard wool jersey for lining, one pair No. 10 needles, pointed both ends.