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Perfectly plain sixties sweaters - take 3

Pattern ID: Emu 4181
Wool brand: Scotch, Double/Super Crepe, Romany, Zephyr, Bri-nylon, Calypso.
Yarn quantity: DK: 20-24 (1 oz balls);
4 ply: 14-18 oz; 3 ply:
12-16 oz.
Sizes: to fit 38 - 46 inch chest

Wool weight: Double knitting, 4 ply, or 3 ply
Needle size: 4mm, 3¼mm, 3mm, 2¾mm, 2¼mm
Tension (10x10cm): 22sts x 32rows in DK or
30sts x 38rows in 4 ply or
34sts x 44rows in 3 ply over stocking stitch.

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain V-neck sweaters for Him and Her. A very popular design for the sixties, where hand knitting was not the height of fashion. Instructions for 3ply as well as 4 ply or DK.