1940s Knitting Book - Handknit Sportswear - Lincoln Book 687 floral cotton dress The longest strand and largest

The longest strand and largest beads are faceted and includes metal spacers

Gorgeous knee length gold '60s pencil dress with satin skirt and Alencon lace bodice

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Suit: Fitted jacket buttons below a long roll-shaped collar

closing with a button

1940s Knitting Book - Handknit Sportswear - Lincoln Book 687 floral cotton dress The longest strand and largest"Handknit Sportswear For Every Season", Lincoln knitting book 687. Paperback booklet, 20 pages. Fabulous 1940s patterns for women's sportswear or casual wear in the days before t shirts were worn for anything other than men's underwear. Help with choosing a substitute yarn can be found on my knitting blog. Measurements Sizes are mostly to fit bust 81 87 cm (32 34"). Use one size larger knitting needles to make the garment fit one size larger.