1940s Striped Jumper Knitting Pattern | Short or Long sleeve Bust 32-34

A charming vintage 1940s knitting pattern for a striped jumper in true wartime style. This
design can be worked with either short or long sleeves, making it a versatile and stylish
project for lovers of retro knitwear.

Yarn: Originally knitted in vintage 3-ply fingering yarn (Sun-Glo Shrink Proof or Sunbeam
Super – now discontinued). Modern fingering weight yarns can be used as a substitute.
Needles: Old UK sizes 10 & 12 (approx. 3.25mm & 2.75mm). Larger size worked on UK
size 9 (approx. 3.75mm).

Tension/Gauge: 7 stitches = 1 inch, 9 rows = 1 inch

Yarn Quantities (approximate):
Short Sleeve – 7 skeins (vintage skeins were around 1oz each – please check your
yarn yardage)
Long Sleeve – 9 skeins

Measurements: To fit 32–34″ or 36″ bust
Length from shoulder to hem: approx. 20″
Short sleeve seam: approx. 5″

Choose How You Receive Your Pattern!
You can either: Order the printed version and have it mailed right to your door, perfect for adding
to your knitting collection. or opt for the PDF download if you’d like to get started right away! The
choice is yours—happy knitting!