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Sixties elegance

Pattern ID: Sirdar 2325
Wool brand: Fontein Crepe, Majestic, Talisman, Gaiety Nylon
Yarn quantity: 6-8 (1oz? balls)
Sizes: 32-38 inch chest (4 sizes)

Wool weight: 4 ply
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Perfectly styled early sixties pattern - sleeveless with wide deep roll neck (which I am tempted to call a Bardot neckline but on checking find is not accurate). This style worked well under a jacket (no bulky sleeves) and a pencil skirt. Highly period design but very wearable today.