Tuesday 21 June 2011

1934 Chevron Jumper

Well doubters, here she is - My chevron jumper knitted from a 1934 pattern, and you thought it would never happen!


It has to be said that knitting a jumper goes a lot quicker if you don't mess up the pattern on the shoulders - I completely missed the chevrons on the front shoulders, so I stayed up half the night to amend this.

In the original picture, the tie is in a bow, but I really like ties to be tied like ties, so mine is tied like a tie.

After all this work to finish a Summer jumper, it's still raining and I'm even planning my Autumn/Winter wardrobe... Please bring me a proper Summer!

In other news, today would've been George's Birthday, I just wished the sun could've shined for him today, he was a sun worshipper.


Anyway, I'm exhausted after all that knitting, I have another jumper which needs the pattern working out (how did so many patterns get printed without being checked first?!). So I'll wish you a pleasant Summer Solstice and we'll chat soon

Jennie and Charlie xx

12 comments:

  1. Oh wow, really liking that jumper and the tie is ever so funny like that. well done!

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  2. It looks lovely!!!!!! Good luck on the next jumper!

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  3. You don't happen to have a shop, do you? IF you happen to sell/custom make 30s knits, I'd love to know more (adelinesattic@gmail.com). Warm regards!

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  4. LOVE it! Fantastic colours as well!!!

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  5. Well done you, that's absolutely gorgeous we'll all have one please!! Happy birthday to your lovely (late) George, Lucey x

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  6. That jumper is a beauty; the collar and those chevons really compliment each other don't they? I like that high ribbed waist too, very flattering.

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  7. Good to know I’m not the only one that seems to have troubles with the old knitting- some of the patterns are dreadfully written instructions! Looks good though and I love the tie. Talking about the knits, must get back to mine T x

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  8. I love that sweater! I have so much respect for knitters; I don't think that I have the dexterity or the patience for it! By the way, I have given you a blog award, although I've just noticed that it's one that you've already received...oops! Well, I do love your blog, so I hope you don't mind!

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  9. what a lovely color! I wish I had the patience to knit a jumper, I've only ever knitted a scarf! I like the touch of humor the tie adds, very cute and quirky!

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