Retro Knit Friday!

We had a short stretch of very hot weather, but the weatherman just said that the temp should fall by twenty degrees this weekend. That's good, because the spouse plans to paint the kids' room, and it would be nice to open all the windows without letting in 106 degree air. I am nearing the toe on the second Trekking red sock and have set in one sleeve on the green cardigan.

Now, on to more outfits from the 1949 Bear Brand booklet. The one-piece dress with lapels is called 'Year Rounder'. It is knit of Caprice, a textured dress yarn at 8 1/2 sts/inch that blocks out to 8 sts/inch. The skirt has 8 faux gores formed by purl ribs, and it is attached to the bodice at the waist. The lapels are double thickness with sc around the edges.

'Tailored Cable' is a suit of classic shape trimmed withcables at the front button band, the pockets, and the cuffs. There is also an all-over cable pattern of short lengths of cable on a stockinette ground.

I think 'Smart Lines' is very chic looking with the smooth lines and stripe trim at bodice and pocket. Also smart are the gauntlet gloves and cute hat. Her head is turned but I think there is some kind of feather or trim on the other side of the hat. Not that that has anything to do with knitting, but the accessories make the outfit!

'Two Toner' also has a classically simple shape with contrast trim at color and tab trim on the front. Most of these outfits are knit on size 1 needles at 8 - 8 1/2 sts/inch.

'Rope Twist' is a very fitted, cropped cardigan with the cables knit in contrast colors. Judging by the accessories, this cardigan is more sporty and casual than the other garments.

The classic pullover has a texture pattern and is knit at 9 sts/inch. This is 1949, but already the little tied scarf around the neck is making its appearance.

I am already thinking about the next sweater. Will I start the yellow or blue?