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Perfectly plain sixties sweater classic crew-neck V

Pattern ID: Lee Target 6479
Wool brand: Motoravia Triple Knitting
Yarn quantity: 10-14 (2oz balls)
Sizes: to fit 32- 42 inch chest (6 sizes)

Wool weight: Triple knit / Aran / Worsted
Needle size: 4½mm and 5mm
Tension (10x10cm): 20sts x 26 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Perfectly plain sweater in a worsted or aran weight yarn called triple knitting (between a DK and a bulkier yarn).
"Triple knitting" appeared in all the main manufacturers product lines in the 1960s; although more or less a worsted weight it did not seem to become popular enough to gain the traction in the UK to replace double knitting as the standard yarn. However, this yarn weight ("worsted") seems to be more the standard in America.