Today’s post features one of my latest knits, a rib stitch stripe sweater from an 1940’s issue of Needlework Illustrated.
I completed this knit a few weeks ago, and since then have also completed another Eowyn Blouse from Fabel Knitwear, and a Date-Maker Cardigan (blog posts on those coming soon). I was attracted to this pattern mostly because I loved the colour picture on the front cover of the magazine – I know that sounds shallow, but I do find seeing knitting patterns in colour greatly enhances my ability to imagine them made-up.
I decided to try to stick to the original colour scheme, and whilst I substituted the lime green for a pistachio green, otherwise the tones are fairly similar to the original pattern.
The sweater was fairly easy to knit, and the stripes matched up well. However – I didn’t add any length to the body, and I really wish I had. It comes up super duper short on me, so at the moment I feel like I could only wear it underneath dresses or pinafore skirts/trousers that come up to right beneath my bustline. For reference, the length unstretched and laid flat from shoulder to hem is 17inches. But bare in mind that when worn the sweater loses some length due to stretching around the body (similar to the effect in bias cut garments). In addition, I have a very long torso, so I really should have added additional length to the pattern prior to knitting. Doh.
That being said, it is such a cute sweater! For next time, I am planning on an autumnal colour scheme of yellow, peach, coral and beige – and of course added length!
For anyone interested in knitting this pattern, I have created a downloadable PDF, available in my Etsy shop here.
Details
- Pattern – Striped Rib Sweater from Needlework Illustrated, PDF available HERE.
- Yarn – Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply
- Needles – 2.5mm & 3.25mm
Until next time dears!
