How To Knit A Winter Jacket by Truth

How To Knit A Winter Jacket

by Truth
Knitting
April 1950
F. W. Hughes 'Sun-glo' Shrink proof Sports Wool
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 12 rows = 2 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
32-34" and 36" Bust
English
This pattern is available for free.

This week’s design is for a “Waitara” cardigan, as illustrated above.

MATERIALS REQUIRED: 8 skeins (short sleeves) 10 skeins
(long sleeves) ‘Sun-glo’ Shrink proof Sports Wool, shade No. 2318 (Wood Green). 1 pair No. 6 needles

MEASUREMENTS: Length from top of shoulder 23 inches.
Bust 32-34 inches. Length of sleeve seam 5 inches. For 36 inch bust, use No. 4 instead of No. 6 needles.

TENSION: 9 sts. 2 inches. 12 rows 2 inches.