1940s Fair Isle Sweater and Bobby Socks Knitting Pattern | Vintage Patons Beehive 3-Ply Design

This charming Fair Isle ensemble, worked in three sizes, reflects the colourful ingenuity of
1940s knitting. The neatly patterned jumper and cheerful matching Bobby Socks make a
perfect pair for casual or sports wear.

SWEATER
MATERIALS: 3 ozs. ground shade; 1 oz. each Killarney Green, Tartan Green, Sunglint,
Delphinium Blue, Orchid, Royal, London Pride, and Navy, all in PATONS BEEHIVE
Fingering, 3-ply, Patonised. Two No. 12 and two No. 10 Beehive needles. One stitch
holder. Six buttons.

MEASUREMENTS: Length, 18 [19, 20] ins.; width under-arm, 30 [32, 34] ins.; length
of sleeve seam, 4¼ [4½, 5] ins.

TENSION: 8 sts. and 8 rows to 1 square inch on No. 10 needles, measured over Fair
Isle pattern.

BOBBY SOCKS
MATERIALS: 2 ozs. ground shade PATONS BEEHIVE Fingering, 3-ply, Patonised, and
oddments in colours from jumper. Two No. 12 Beehive needles.

TENSION: 8½ sts. and 10½ rows to 1 square inch on No. 12 needles, measured over
smooth fabric.

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!