Met Ingebreide Figuren by Het Rijk der Vrouw

Met Ingebreide Figuren

Knitting
December 1941
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
27 stitches = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
96 cm / 38 in bust
Dutch English

This pattern was originally published in Dutch but has been translated to English.

With Knitted Figures
Met Ingebreide Figuren

“A cardigan, knitted with dark wool, can be completely livened up with motifs in a contrasting color which are knitted in or embroidered in duplicate stitch.”

The pattern consists of written instructions, a schematic for the pattern pieces and a chart for the colorwork design.

Materials Required:
400 grams (14 oz) black wool.
Oddments of red and white for figures.
Knitting needles no. 3 (3 mm / US 2.5)

Measurements:
Ca. 96 cm / 37¾ in. bust.

Tension:
Not given but calculated to be approx. 27 sts per 10 cm (4 in.).

Yarn weight not given but with the given tension and needle size comes down to a 4 ply.