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Fair Isle pullover

Pattern ID: PB 288
Wool brand: Patons Fair Isle Fingering
Yarn quantity: 5 oz main shade plus 2oz natural and 1 oz in each of 3 other contrasts. Add a further 4 oz of main shade for long sleeves.
Sizes: 38-40 inch chest (one size)

Wool weight: approximate 3 or 4 ply
Needle size: 3¾mm and 3mm
Tension (10x10cm): 28sts x 28 rows over pattern

Price: £2.00 (includes 2nd class postage within UK
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Description: Fair-isle patterned slipover or cardigan possibly from the 1940s as it is printed on fairly flimsy paper - but for all that is in fair condition with some creasing and wear (not shown).
Picture shows the sleeveless slipover but there is an option for plain coloured sleeves knitted in rib.