Original Vintage 1965 Kids Jumper And Cardigan Knitting Patterns

The knitting patterns for these adorable jumper and cardigan twinsets for kids are originals from the 16 January 1965 issue of Woman's Weekly.

The original instructions say; One thing leads to another and when we designed these indispensable twinsets we made them in three good sizes - to fit up to a 28-inch chest. Raglan sleeved, both jumper and cardigan have fancy borders, former boasts a cosy collar too. Work at a tension of 7 stitches to 1 inch in width over the stocking stitch, using No.10 needles, to obtain the measurements given below.

Measurements:

Jumper to fit chest size 61cm/ 24in:

All round at underarms 64cm/ 25in

Length to back neck 32cm/ 12¾in

Sleeve seam 9cm/ 3½in

Side seam 18cm/ 7in

Jumper to fit chest size 66cm/ 26in:

All round at underarms 64cm/ 27in

Length to back neck 36cm/ 14in

Sleeve seam 10cm/ 3¾in

Side seam 18cm/ 7¾in

Jumper to fit chest size 71cm/ 28in:

All round at underarms 74cm/ 29in

Length to back neck 39cm/ 15¼in

Sleeve seam 10cm/ 4in

Side seam 22cm/ 8½in

Cardigan to fit chest size 61cm/ 24in:

All round at underarms 66cm/ 26in

Length to back neck 34cm/ 13¼in

Sleeve seam 26cm/ 10¼in

Side seam 18cm/ 7¼in

Cardigan to fit chest size 66cm/ 26in:

All round at underarms 72cm/ 28¼in

Length to back neck 34cm/ 14½in

Sleeve seam 29cm/ 11½in

Side seam 20cm/ 8in

Cardigan to fit chest size 71cm/ 28in:

All round at underarms 77cm/ 30¼in

Length to back neck 40cm/ 15¾in

Sleeve seam 33cm/ 13in

Side seam 22cm/ 8¾in

Materials Needed:

For jumper to fit chest size 61cm/ 24in: (Yarn information)

5 ounces (142g) of Hayfield Birch 4 ply

For the jumper to fit chest size 66cm/ 26in:

5 ounces (142g) of Hayfield Birch 4 ply

For the jumper to fit chest size 71cm/ 28in:

6 ounces (170g) of Hayfield Birch 4 ply

For all jumper sizes:

A pair each of No.10 and No.11 knitting needles
One button
A medium size crochet hook

For cardigan to fit chest size 61cm/ 24in:

6 ounces (170g) of Hayfield Birch 4 ply

For cardigan to fit chest size 66cm/ 26in:

7 ounces (198g) of Hayfield Birch 4 ply

For cardigan to fit chest size 71cm/ 28in:

7 ounces (198g) of Hayfield Birch 4 ply

For all cardigan sizes:

A pair each of No.10 and No.11 knitting needles
5 buttons

Skill Level: Advanced

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