Ribbed Simplicity by The Western Mail

Ribbed Simplicity

Knitting
August 1943
Light Fingering ?
11 stitches and 9 rows = 1 inch
in See notes
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
32"-34" bust
English
This pattern is available for free.

Materials: 6oz of 3-ply wool. 1 pair No 11 knitting needles. 1 pair No 9 knitting needles. 3 buttons.

Measurements: Over the fancy rib pattern,tension before pressing should be 9 rows to one inch in depth and 11 sts to one inch in width, measured with the work unstretched, the fancy knit ribs touching and hiding the purl ribs.

AFTER pressing, the jumper should measure 32in all round under arms, but owing to the elasticity of the pattern will fit up to a 34in bust size. Length from lower edge to under arm is 12in and to back neck 18¼in. The sleeve is 5in down the under arm.