A Fashion Favourite
by Linda Ivell
Recreating Vintage 1940s Knitwear
Pattern
© Linda Ivell
© Linda Ivell
Copley’s pattern 1610 from the later 1940s, probably post-war, at the height of the wool shortages.
© Linda Ivell
A Fashion Favourite
‘Gay lace stripes and a close-fitting neckline create a fashion favourite.’
Based on Copley’s 1610 from the later 1940’s. The book includes guidance on how to resize the pattern.
Materials
Modern 4 ply:
- 125 g (4.5 oz) MC
- 75 g (2.75 oz) C1
- 50 g (1.75 oz) C2
- 50 g (1.75 oz) C3
- 50 g (1.75 oz) C4
- 1 pair 2.75 mm/12 needles
- 1 pair 3 mm/11 needles
- 1 pair 3.25 mm/10 needles
- 5 small buttons
- 2 shoulder pads (see Chapter 3, Finishing Touches – the straight pad suits these sleeves best)
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