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"Long liners" waistcoat or sweater

Pattern ID: Homestead 270
Wool brand: Homestead, Playtime Double Crepe
Yarn quantity: Sweater: 19-24 (1oz balls); Sleeveless: 12-17
Sizes: 34 - 44 inch chest (5 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: Long line sweater design (not knitted so very long in this design) with waistcoat option. However it is the sweater that is a design classic here with the asymmetric cable, belt, pockets, and high neckline.