240 Rosie the Riveter Sweater by Folkwear

240 Rosie the Riveter Sweater

Knitting
January 1986
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
4.5 stitches = 1 inch
in stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1000 - 1400 yards (914 - 1280 m)
6-20
English
This pattern is available from folkwear.com for $6.00.

This charming button down cardigan sweater is knit in two colors in alternating garter and stockinette stitches. It has set-in sleeves and a round neck, and is finished with a ribbon (or yarn) woven through the edges. Practical, tough, and pretty - just like Rosie.

Sizes: XS, SM, MED, LG (for chest measurements 35 “/89cm, 38”/96.5cm, 41”/104cm, 44”/112cm)

This pattern also includes instructions to crochet a snood like Rosie would have worn to keep her hair up. For the snood, you will need one size H crochet hook. You will use chain, single crochet, and double crochet stitches.

This is a PDF pattern - you will get a link to download the file after your purchase.

Gauge: 4 1/2 stitches equal 1”/2.5cm in Stockinette stitch (size 8 needles)

Yarn: 1000 yds (918m) to 1400 yds (1285.2m) needed