A nice overcast day today. I am still endlessly knitting on the second sock and trying to get up the enthusiasm to finish up the grey pullover. At least things are looking up in the TV department with a new Burn Notice last night. That 'Doug, The New Client' gag had us laughing out loud. Though I did tell the spouse that the blond lady was up to no good, and I would say that being an assassin qualifies.
These fashions are from the same Columbia Minerva booklet that we started last week. This booklet has more designs in it than you would be led to expect from its thin form. The first sweater is a fitted pullover with high neck ribbing (makes my neck feel uncomfortable just to look at it) 
and a three-color stripe pattern. The pattern is written for sizes up to Size 16, which was only a 34" body bust. The pattern allows 2" total ease through the chest. It is knit with size 3 needles at 7 sts/inch.
and a three-color stripe pattern. The pattern is written for sizes up to Size 16, which was only a 34" body bust. The pattern allows 2" total ease through the chest. It is knit with size 3 needles at 7 sts/inch.
This bow-trimmed pullover has sleeves that are cast on from the body, colorwork bands, and bow trim. The bows are knit separately and sewed on. Though knit of the same yarn as the previous sweater, the needles are size 5, and the gauge 6 sts/inch.
The 3/4 sleeves and high waist ribbing give this sweater a modern look. Knit of Featherweight Knitting Worsted at 7 sts/inch.
Two pullovers, called Slipovers in this booklet. The garment on the right has a slip stitch pattern and three pockets on the classic v-neck body. The sweater on the left has cable trim at bottom and collar, 3/4 dropped-shoulder sleeves, and an interesting collar with a V point in the front.
Another long, lean pullover with rib pattern, front pockets, and wide-placket front opening. The armholes are cut high, and the sleeves are slim and 3/4 length.
This cardigan looks quite different from front to back. The front is a classic slim collared cardigan, but the back has a tucked upper back and blouson effect at the bottom. I remember that there was a fashion for blouson blouses in the early sixties.
My only early sixties handknit sweater memory is of my friend who lived around the corner. I stopped to pick her up on the way to school one day, and her mom was knitting her a lovely off-white sweater. I was very envious. My mom didn't knit, but she made up for that by sewing like a pro.
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