Back in March I took the plunge & started making my very own Victory Jumper!
I've had this pattern for a long time but I'd never got around to making it.
After working out how to re size it rather a lot...... they were so small in the 40's or is it we're so big now!!!..... I was on a roll.
I really enjoyed the pattern & found it knitted up quickly. I decided to knit it in DK to help make it larger. The only problem I had was with the sleeves, after increasing I found it was longer then it needed to be. I wanted the sleeves to be shorter & it was a real disappointment when it was finished but I'm happy with it now.
Ta-da!!!
I love it!!
I can't believe how often I've worn it & have been asked a few time where I brought it...... they couldn't believe I knitted it!
Here it is with my 1940's flower corsage I knitted
And with my victory brooch I made for VE day
I hadn't knitted myself anything to wear for nearly 20 years but I'm cracking on now. In the last year I've made myself a cardigan
a Christmas jumper
& I'm just finishing off my land girl jumper
100g Stylecraft special double knitting
Midnight 3 balls - Claret 2 balls - Cream 1 ball
Total price = £11.34
Hours = 51
Beautiful knits
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You're a talented lady mrs! I especially love the Christmas Jumper.
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Your Victory Jumper certainly is amazing Josie-Mary. The sleeves were a bit tricky, but I like the longer length. Can't wait to see the Land Girl jumper!
ReplyDeleteI want to do the victory jumper but I need it to be 38inch bust I dont mind changing the wool used but if i knitted in DK will this make it a 36 inch bust or 38 inch? How can I knit this for my size please all help needed for a newbie x
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