Description
A lovely Cossack style ladies suit from 1939.
It’s worked in moss stitch, with Astrakhan
borders on the jacket. A really easy and
fast knit.
The original yarn used was W.B. Kwiknit
and Kwiknit Astrakhan, both being about
an Aran (10 ply – 8 wpi) weight.
To fit: Jacket 36 ins. Bust. The skirt
40 ins. Hips
You will need 28oz (approx 800g) main
yarn for the suit and 4oz (approx 120g)
Astrakhan for the trims. A Pair of
No. 6 (Old UK) needles
Tension: 4.5sts. to 1 inch.
The PDF pattern is easy to download
and print
Digital reproduction – My Vintage Wish 2019
