A smart, conservative 1930s skirt suit featuring a beautifully textured fern stitch blouse
and matching cardigan, paired with a simple, clean-lined skirt and a crocheted beret.
The jumper is designed to sit slightly below the belt for an authentic vintage silhouette,
with the knitted belt worked in the same yarn for a seamless finish.
The fern stitch pattern is worked at a gauge of 2 repeats to 3¼ inches on US size 1
(2.25mm) needles, while the skirt is knitted on a US size 2 (2.75mm) circular needle
for a smooth, flattering line, with a tension of 8 stitches per inch. The beret is crocheted
using a US size 4 (3.5mm) hook.
Originally made in Minerva silver crepe (a sport weight / 5-ply yarn), this design
captures the refined simplicity of 1930s knitwear.
Sized to fit a vintage US size 16, approximately a 34-inch bust.