Free Vintage Knitting Pattern 1940’s Fair Isle Cardigan – Bestway 1656

This lovely pattern is part of a set and will be publishing both. If you want to see the matching top pattern link – click here.

Year – this is a tiny pattern so definitely from the 1940s. As I’ve said before, this is due to paper shortages. The twinset in fair isle is a classic of wartime making do.

Size – 34, 36, 38 inch bust (19 inches measured flat)

Yarn Size – 3 ply

This pattern is free. You can print the pages below, save the jpgs from this post (right click over picture or long hold, till a menu comes up with Save Picture or save image), or download. To open the download you need a pdf reader program. 

4 responses to “Free Vintage Knitting Pattern 1940’s Fair Isle Cardigan – Bestway 1656”

  1. […] This lovely pattern is a set and I will be sharing both. If you want to see the matching cardigan pattern click this link. […]

  2. Caroline Brooks Avatar

    It may be in the 100 patterns in my to-scan box. I will have a look!

  3. Tracey Avatar
    Tracey

    Is leaflet 1655 – the matching jumper – available, so I can make the twinset? I love this and have just been on a fair isle course so want to use my new skills. Thank you for sharing all your amazing pattern finds ❤️ X

    1. Caroline Avatar
      Caroline

      You should now find the matching set. I’ve updated this post with the link. Sorry it took a very long time to hunt it down out in the wild!

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