1940’s Striped Ruched Sweater Vintage Knitting Pattern Bust 34-36

Create a stunning striped and ruched jumper inspired by an authentic 1940s vintage design.
This classic pattern features beautiful texture and shaping, achieved by doubling the stitches
on the ruched stripes and then decreasing on the plain stripes, with needle size changes for
added structure and definition.

The original design used Munrospun 2 Ply Shetland yarn, a soft, traditional wool still
available today from shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk. This yarn is ideal for Fair Isle knitting
and is approximately equivalent to modern 4 ply yarn.

You will need approximately 7 oz of yarn in total:
2 oz of each main color
1 oz for the collar and plain bands

Use a pair of UK No. 7 and No. 12 needles (equivalent to 4.5 mm and 2.75 mm) to
complete this timeless project.

Perfect for lovers of vintage knitwear, retro fashion, and classic 1940s knitting patterns,
this piece brings mid-century elegance to your handmade wardrobe.

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!