1930s Knitting Pattern for a Man’s Swimsuit Chest 36-38

The costume is worked in stocking stitch in Black with a zig-zag flash across the chest
in Scarlet, edged with Royal and Green. The angle of the zig-zag is obtained by moving
the colours over towards the right, one stitch every row. There are cut-away spaces at
the sides and a low strapped back. Double crochet is worked round all spaces for
strength.

The original yarn used was 7 ozs. (200g) Sirdar 4 ply Sunshine wool in Black, 1 oz.
(29g) each of Scarlet and Royal blue and Green. A pair of No.11 (3.0mm) needles,
a No. 13 (2.25mm) crochet hook.

TENSION: 7.5 stitches and 10 rows to one inch.

The costume will fit a 36-38 inch Chest

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