Tailored Cardigan by Jane Koster & Margaret Murray

Tailored Cardigan

Knitting
January 1948
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
7.5 stitches = 1 inch
in not mentioned
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 1 - 2.25 mm
one size
English

Tailored Cardigan with high neck fastening
pages 68-71 in the book

“This charming classic cardigan, worn by Joan Seton, the young British screen actress, is extremely useful and is always in good taste. Make it in a pleasant, neutral shade to wear with different coloured dresses and suits.”

“This cardigan is in stocking stitch, with neck and front edges knitted separately, then doubled and hemmed back to make a firm and decorative finish.”

MATERIALS:
8 oz. 3-ply wool
2 No. 12 and 2 No. 10 knitting needles
8 buttons

MEASUREMENTS:
Length, 19 ins.
Bust, 34 ins.
Sleeve seam, 18 ins.

TENSION:
7.5 stitches to 1 in. on No. 10 needles