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Winnipeg
Winnipeg is a ribbed striped colorwork - hip length pullover sweater. It has long sleeves; and a central one color (main color) panel from the neckband to midway down the front.
The rib pattern and stripe colorwork is consistent throughout the body and sleeves. The neckband is ribbed, but in the main color only.
The pattern is knit in pieces from the bottom up; and seamed.
Two Sizes:
Size A: 33-34 inch bust
Size B: 36-37 inch bust
Length from top of shoulder: 23.5 inches - both sizes
Length of sleeve seam: 17 inches (with cuff turned back) -both sizes
Note: There is no ease mentioned; but the photo picture implies it is close fit without room for another shirt underneath.
Gauge:
11.5 stitches and 15.5 rows to 2 inches measured over plain smooth fabric (i.e., stockinette stitch) using larger needle (4.5mm)
Materials:
Yarn: Patons Totem Knitting Wool - All Pure Wool
(Pattern designated - details unknown)
SIZE A: 20 balls total:
Main Color: 11 balls
1st Contrast Color: 4 balls
2nd Contrast Color: 3 balls
3rd Contrast Color: 2 balls
SIZE B: 21 balls total:
Main Color: 12 balls
1st Contrast Color: 4 balls
2nd Contrast Color: 3 balls
3rd Contrast Color: 2 balls
Alternate Yarn: Patons Australia Totem -
In March, 1950 this 8ply/DK yarn was sold in 2 ounce balls. The pattern yardage is based on this calculation:
2 ounce = 56.699 grams / 102.8 yards.
Needles:
1 pair: 3.25mm
1 set of 4 double points: 3.25mm
1 pair: 4.5mm
(pattern’s needle: No. 10 and No. 7 Patons Beehive or Queen Bee Knitting Needles)
Other Materials:
2 stitch holders
The booklet / pattern does not have a publication date (best guess is late 1940s or early 1950’s). Booklet Publication info:
Published with all Rights Reserved by Patons & Baldwins (Australia) Limited
The booklet contains 7 patterns. Winnipeg is the back cover pattern.
(The other patterns are: Quebec (buttonless cardigan); Ontario (pullover w/ snowflake yoke motif); Alberta (pullover w/shawl neck collar); Montreal (hooded pullover) is the front cover pattern; Toronto (pullover w/polo collar (aka short fold-over turtleneck); and Vancouver (double breasted buttoned cardigan)
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