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1940s Vintage Fair Isle Knitting Pattern – Long Wool Cardigan with Stripes and Diamond Design

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Fashionably long and made with wool, this cardigan is a smart and practical design from the
1940s rationing years. Each set of 10 rows can be knitted in a different colour, making it a
great way to use up leftover yarn. The pattern alternates between stripes and small open
diamond shapes.

Materials:
7 oz (200 g) of 4-ply yarn for the sleeves, borders, and main sections
3 oz (86 g) of 4-ply yarn for the coloured stripes
A pair of No. 9 (3.75 mm) needles
A pair of No. 12 (2.75 mm) needles
10 buttons

Measurements: Length: 21.5 in. Bust: 34 in. Sleeve seam: 18 in

Tension:
6.5 stitches per inch

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!

 

Additional information

Media

Paper pattern, Downloadable PDF pattern