START knitting now in the early autumn and you’ll be well ahead with the family’s winter woollens when the really cold days arrive. This long sleeved jumper is smart for the young miss.

Materials: Patons Beehive Fingering, 4-ply “Patonised.” (This is the only wool which should be used): Quantity, 6 ozs. Knitting needles, 1 pair each Nos. 10 and 12 [Old UK]. Four small buttons.

MEASUREMENTS: Length from top of shoulder. 14½ ins. Width all round at underarm, 26-27 ins. Length of sleeve from underarm, 13½ ins. Short sleeve: 3 ins.

TENSION: 7½ sts. to 1 inch on No. 10 needles.

The Irish Independent has instructions for both short and long sleeves.