Sportster in Tan by Workbasket Magazine

Sportster in Tan

Knitting
December 1966
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
610 - 854 yards (558 - 781 m)
2 (4, 6)
English

Fine fingering yarn makes this cardigan soft to touch and warm to wear. Instructions are given for size 2 with sizes 4 and 6 in parentheses.

You will need Mary Maxim 4-ply Super Fingering Yarn in color of your choice and the following amounts: 5 (6, 7) ounces. Use one pair each standard knitting needles numbers 2 and 3 or size needed to work to gauge and a set of number 2 double pointed knitting needles. You will need 4 buttons.

Measurements:

  • Length from back of neck: 13.5 (15, 16.5) inches
  • To fit a chest measurement of: 22 (24, 26) inches
  • Sleeve seam: 9 (10, 11) inches

Gauge:
When using number 3 needles 7.5 sts equal 1 inch. 9 rows equal 1 inch.