Fitted Suit Knitting Pattern

Combination Wardrobe: This pattern contains directions to knit, crochet detail, the outfit pictured. This is a two piece suit with a jacket and skirt. The fitted jacket, with five button front closure leading to v-neck and hemline slit, is long sleeved and sports a chunky pattern stitch. The corresponding skirt is of the slim variety, knitted to desired length, and finished with an elastic waist. The jacket and skirt is quite an attractive combo. The jacket, dressed down with jeans or pants, would be attractive as well. This vintage 1953 design is women 12, 14, 16 and 18. I would suggest it is rated intermediate to advanced.

Materials:   Bernat Corette (1 oz. pull skein): 17 (19, 21, 23) sks. Brown (A); (4, 5, 5) sks. Parchment (B);   Bernat Sparkelaine (1 oz. pull skein): 6 (7, 7, 7) sks. Gold (C);   No. 2 knitting needles;   No. 2 circular needle;   No. 4 steel crochet hook;   5 buttons;   3/4 yd. 1/2" elastic;   3/4 yd. tailor's canvas (optional).

GAUGE: 8 sts = 1"; 12 rows = 1" in stockinette st. 8 sts1"; 16 rows = 1" in pat. st.

Knitted Bust Measurements Buttoned: 35-1/2 (37-1/2, 39-1/2, 41-1/2)".