Sensible Undies To Keep Out the Draughts by Patons & Baldwins

Sensible Undies To Keep Out the Draughts

Knitting
August 1945
Lace ?
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
900 - 950 yards (823 - 869 m)
35-37" Bust
English

The instructions are given for the set (vest and panties).

Materials:

  • 6 ozs. Patons Beehive Fingering 2-ply (“Patonised” shrink-resist finish).
  • A pair each No. 10 and No. 12 “Beehive” needles.
  • Elastic for waist and bias binding for top and armholes of vest.

Measurements:
Vest: Length from top of shoulder, 30 inches; to fit 35-37 inch bust.
Panties: Length from waist to bottom, side edge, 20 inches; leg seam to bottom of gusset, 5 inches; to fit 38-40 inch hips.

Tension: See close-up of pattern.