Lady's Jumper with stripes by Copley

Lady's Jumper with stripes

by Copley
Knitting
June 1943
Copley 2-ply Excelsior Shetland Wool
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 10 rows = 1 inch
in Stocking Stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
2.75 mm (C)
34" bust
English

Summary
A ripple striped sweater with broad shoulders and tight ribbing - a classic of wartime fashion.
Lower half is plain ribbing with another colours being used for the top half.

Size
Bust 34”; length 18.5”; sleeve seam 7”

Gauge
8 stitches and 10 rows to 1 inch using 3.25mm US 3 needles over stocking stitch

Materials
3 oz Copley’s 2-ply “Excelsior” Shetland Wool - Light Clerical Grey No. 1036
1 oz Copley’s 2-ply “Excelsior” Shetland Wool - Royal Blue No. 99
1 oz Copley’s 2-ply “Excelsior” Shetland Wool - Shadow Rose No 1135
1 oz Copley’s 2-ply “Excelsior” Shetland Wool - Turf Green No. 239
1 oz Copley’s 2-ply “Excelsior” Shetland Wool - - May Apple No. 1133
1 oz Copley’s 2-ply “Excelsior” Shetland Wool - Pilot Blue No 230
5 buttons
2 shoulder pads