The Allies Sweater by Fleisher

The Allies Sweater

Knitting
January 1918
Fleisher's Knitting Worsted
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 10 rows = 1 inch
in Garter Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
36-38 inch bust
English
Out of print. This pattern was available for free.

Woman’s pullover sweater knit in garter stitch with 2x2 ribbing in alternating stripes of color at the midriff. Cuffs and collar also feature stripes.

Sizing:
No size given, but it is listed under “Women’s Sweaters” in the book’s index.
The bust size used for ladies’/women’s knitting patterns at this time was typically 36” - 38”. For misses’ patterns, a bust size of 32” - 34” was typical.

Materials called for in the pattern:
Fleisher’s Knitting Worsted: 8 balls or 4 hanks white, 1 ball or 1.5 hanks each black, orange No. 70, scarlet No. 39, green No. 136, and navy No. 29.