1930s Checked Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women – Bust 36″

This cheerful checked jumper dates from 1935 and perfectly captures the fresh, optimistic style of
the mid-1930s. Designed with a flattering short waist, it features shaped yokes at both the front
and back, giving it that unmistakable period silhouette, while the sweet buttoned cuffs add a
charming finishing touch.

The original colour suggestions really bring the design to life: soft pink paired with navy for crisp
spring days, or bold scarlet and white for carefree summer holidays. It’s easy to imagine this
jumper worn with a skirt or high-waisted trousers, making it as appealing to modern knitters as
it was when first published.

The pattern is sized to fit a 36 inch bust and was originally worked in Listers Lavenda 3-ply yarn,
using just two contrasting shades to highlight the checked design. The knit has a fine, neat finish,
achieved on traditional No. 10 and 12 (old UK size) needles, with a crochet hook used for the
finishing details and twenty small buttons completing the look.

With a tension of 6.5 stitches to the inch when pressed, this design rewards careful knitting and
blocking, resulting in a beautifully tailored vintage jumper that feels both practical and special.