“Stripes ahoy! Every bright colour from the box of oddments has been brought forward to
make this jumper as cheerful as the beach in summer time. Wear it with slacks or with your
new tailor-made.”
This lovely 1940s wartime “Make Do & Mend” striped sweater is the perfect project for using
up your yarn oddments. Designed in a time of rationing, it turns leftover scraps into a cheerful,
colourful jumper with real vintage charm.
Originally written for 3 ply on No. 9 and No. 12 needles, you can also try 4 ply if you check your
tension first. It’s ideal if you have lots of small amounts of yarn waiting to be used.
Fits a 34 inch bust, measuring 18 inches from shoulder to ribbing, with a 3 inch sleeve seam
for that classic 1940s shape.
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!