Josephine Knitting Pattern
This vintage update was inspired by a sweater in a Fleisher's knitting manual, c.1918. Ms. McGowan Michael kept the curvy shape, added set-in sleeves, and used eyelash yarn in place of angora for a modern take on this lovely antique style.
Though the original was offered in just one size, here it is presented to fit bust sizes 34" to 58"
Two page pattern in a leaflet.
Finished Measurements
Chest 34 (36, 38, 41, 44, 46, 48, 50, 54, 58) inches
Width at upper arm 14 ½ (14 ½, 14 ½, 16 ½, 16 ½, 16 ½, 16 ½, 17 ½, 17 ½, 17 ½) inches
Length from shoulder to hem 22 ½ (22 ½, 23, 23 ½, 25, 25, 26 ½, 27, 28, 29 ½ ) inches
Width at hem 36 (38, 40, 43, 46, 48, 50, 52, 56, 60) inches
Pattern Gauge
5 stitches and 7 rows per inch over stockinette stitch.
Recommended Yarn Quantities
Use any yarn and needle size that meets the pattern gauge while providing the finished look that suits your tastes.
Here are some suggestions:
| Classic Elite Provence | 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins |
| JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool-Silk DK, JaggerSpun Heather 3/8, JaggerSpun Maine Line 3/8 | 825 (825, 825, 990, 1155, 1155, 1320, 1320, 1485, 1650, 1650) yards |
| Sarah's Yarns 100% Mongolian Cashmere, DK | 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins |
| Sarah's Yarns 45% Mongolian Cashmere/55% Silk, 4-Ply | 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins |
| Sarah's Yarns 100% Silk , DK | 5 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 10) skeins |
| Sarah's Yarns 100% Silk | 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) 100 gram skeins or balls |
| Sarah's Yarns 100% Bamboo | 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins |
| Sarah's Yarns Kid Mohair Silk | Try knitting one or various strands simultaneously; yarn quantities vary |
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