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Cool Sixties Suit Separates

Pattern ID: Lister 1909
Wool brand: Palazzo, Bel Air, Amorina, Velora, Listrada, Lavenda, Bri-Nylon
Yarn quantity: Top: 11-15 (1oz balls) plus 3+2 contrast colours; skirt: 10-14
Sizes: 34-38 inch chest size; skirt: 24-28 inch waist, 36-40 inch hip [3 sizes].

Wool weight: Double knitting
Needle size: 3¾mm, 3¼mm, and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 24sts x 32 rows

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: I think this is a lovely period pattern that is eminently wearable today - I even love the colour options shown. Sadly the pattern itself is very badly marked up (some kind of spillage - not shown in the photo here); however, the instructions are all complete and clear to read.