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Chunky Oversweater

Pattern ID: Emu 3170
Wool brand: Romany plus Double-Double
Yarn quantity: 9-14 (40g balls) tweed plus
5-6 (50g balls) double double for welts

Sizes: 30-40 inch chest

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 5½mm and 4½mm
Tension (10cm): 16 sts

Price: SOLD

Description: Plain knit sweater in in a chunky tweed with contrast welts and collar. This short sleeved oversweater is very typical of the era.
The pattern is in good condition; there are 3 neat biro alterations inside which correct publishing errors (Emu could not decide which colour they were calling the "main shade").