The Diagonal Suit by Margaret Eton

The Diagonal Suit

Knitting
April 1936
DK (11 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
3296 yards (3014 m)
32-34" bust
English
This pattern is available for free.

A two-piece hand-knitted suit is smart and practical for autumn wear out door or in, and to-day Margaret Eton gives the directions for making one which will be a very conspicuous item of your wardrobe for quite six months. Every detail has been considered, and every point is worthy of note-the diagonal stitch, the diagonal pockets, closely fitting skirt, and simple neck treatment. The original suit, made with a light coloured wool, looks remarkably chic when worn with a contrasting jumper of dark wool.

Materials Required.—2lb. “Totem” wool, Shade No. 1804; 1 pr. No. 7 needles.

Tension.—5 stitches to 1 in, Rows 7 to 1 in.

Measurements.—Length of skirt, 30in,; length of coat from shoulder, 23 in.; length of sleeve to underarm, 18 in.; length of coat to underarm, 14in.; to fit 32 in.-34in. bust.