Lady's Twin Set 2 Sizes 36 and 38" bust Ladyship 3048

This is a great twin set. Not only is it in a good modern size, it is also a simple to follow pattern. The cardigan has a great all over diamond texture and the short sleeved jumper is plain but with a band running up each side of the front.

Date: mid to late 1940s

Jumper

Measurements: bust 35.5 and 37.5"; length 19.5 and 20.5"; sleeve seam 5 and 5.5""

Materials: 4-ply or fingering; 3.25mm US 3 and 2.25mm US 1 needles for 35.5" bust; 3.75mm US 5 and 2.25mm US 1 for 37.5" bust; Stitch holder and 6 buttons

Original used 5.5 or 6 ozs Baldwin & Walker's Ladyship 3-ply Fairlady

Tension: 8 stitches and 10 rows to 1 inch with 3.25mm US 3 over stocking stitch, or 7.5 stitches and 9.5 rows to 1 inch using 3.75mm US 5 over stocking stitch

Cardigan

Measurements: bust 36 and 38"; length 20 and 21"; sleeve seam 16.5 and 17"

Materials: 4-ply or fingering; 3.25mm US 3 and 2.25mm US 1 needles for 35.5" bust; 3.75mm US 5 and 2.25mm US 1 for 37.5" bust; Stitch holder and 6 buttons

Original used 7.75 or 8 ozs Baldwin & Walker's Ladyship 3-ply Fairlady

Tension: 1 pattern (16 stitches) to 1.75" using 3.25mm US 3 or 1 pattern to 1 inch using 3.75mm US 5

9 Pages

Please note that you are buying a digital copy, not the original nor the finished item

Included with the pattern are some tips about needle conversions and tension (gauge)

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