Totally wearable today, it’s hard to believe that the knitting pattern for this Fair Isle ladies’ cardigan can be traced back to the 2 October 1965 issue of Woman’s Weekly.

The original instructions say: The prize cardigan combines the cool appeal of white with much sought after Fair Isle yoke. Perfect complement to plain tweeds or ski trousers. Work at a tension of 6 stitches to one inch in width over the stocking stitch, using No. 9 needles, to obtain the measurements given.

Measurements and Materials Needed:

Cardigan to fit bust size 86 cm/34 in:
All round at underarms 93 cm/36½ in
Length to back neck 53 cm/21¼ in
Sleeve seam 41 cm/16¼ in
Side seam 33 cm/13 in

15 ounces (425 g) of Wendy Ascot Double Knitting in white

Cardigan to fit bust size 91 cm/36 in:

All round at underarms 9 cm/38½ in
Length to back neck 55 cm/21½ in
Sleeve seam 41 cm/16¼ in
Side seam 33 cm/13 in

16 ounces (454 g) of Wendy Ascot Double Knitting in white

Cardigan to fit bust size 97 cm/38 in:

All round at underarms 103 cm/40½ in
Length to back neck 55 cm/21¾ in
Sleeve seam 41 cm/16¼ in
Side seam 33 cm/13 in

17 ounces (482 g) of Wendy Ascot Double Knitting in white

For all cardigan sizes

1 ounce (28 g) of the same wool in red
1 ounce (28 g) of the same wool in blue
A pair of each No.10 and No.9 knitting needles
8 buttons
3 bobbins make the job easier