Twin Double-Breasters by The Land

Twin Double-Breasters

Knitting
April 1953
all 3 are used in this pattern
Light Fingering ?
7.5 stitches and 9.5 rows = 1 inch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
To fit 22'' and 23'' chest
English
This pattern is available for free.

REPLICAS of the twin double-breasted reefer jackets worn by the children of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and his baby sister, Princess Anne, these cosy plain knitted jackets, with moss stitch front panels and collars, are exclusive to “Land” knitters. The boy’s cardigan is slightly bigger than that of the girl.

Materials Required (for the boy): 5 oz. 3-ply wool. A pair each of No. 10 and No. 12 needles [Old UK]. Four buttons.

Tension: 7½ sts. and 9½ rows to one square inch.

Measurements: Length from shoulder, 12½ ins. To fit 23 in. chest. Sleeve seam, 11½ ins.

Materials (for the girl): 4 oz. of 3-ply wool. A pair each of No. 10 and 12 knitting needles [Old UK]. Four buttons.

Measurements: Length from shoulder, 10½ ins. To fit 22-inch chest. Sleeve seam, 10 ins.

Tension: 8½ sts. and 11 rows to one inch in st.st.