Long Island Sun Top by The Sun

Long Island Sun Top

by The Sun
Knitting
October 1945
Sport (12 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 10 rows = 1 inch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
32"-36" bust
English
This pattern is available for free.

FAVORED at America’s fashionable summer playgrounds, this gay Long Island suntop, worn with shorts, slacks or skirt, does duty for many occasions and is especially suited for sailing. It Is smart knitted In three colors to harmonise or contrast with the other garments of the sports ensemble.

By following the instructions below you can knit yourself a sun-top as illustrated in red, white and blue—red and white crossovers and sleeves and blue back. Your choice may lie with a different selection of colors. Successful results have been obtained with the following combinations: lemon, green and brown; yellow, red and black; pink, blue and white.

Materials: 4oz. blue, 4oz. white, 4oz. red 5-ply crepe;
1 pair No. 9 needles.

Measurements: To fit 32in. to 36in. bust.