Curvy Month 10: 1940s Catalina Jumper in sizes 32-54
Live your 1940s mermaid fantasy with Catalina! And did I mention, this pattern is free?!
Reproduced, resized and revamped from the Sun-Glo ‘Los Angeles’ pattern shown below, Catalina includes updated yarn requirements, modern instructions and a larger size range for knitters who love authentic vintage styling.
I’ve always loved the Los Angeles pattern, it’s a perfect example of novelty knitting that was popular during the 1940s and WW2-era.
The modernised version, Catalina, features decorative shell pockets, a wide waist rib, and set-in sleeves (with optional shoulder pads). The side neck fastening adds a touch of elegance.
Sizes: 34, 36, 38, (40, 42, 44), [46, 48, 50], {52, 54} inch busts
Yarn: Fingering weight (example uses Knitpicks Stroll)
Needles: 3.25mm and 2.75mm
Tension: 7.25 sts and 10 rows to the inch
Dee
Wow, Bev, this is so lovely! And in so many sizes, thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to seeing 1940s mermaids!
Samantha Melendez
Hi there. Thank you for making this free. I had a question about the yarn recommendation. I went to the link and looked for the color way “mint” but did not find it. Am I looking for that exact color name or just a mint color? Thank you.
subversivefemme
Oh no, Knitpicks has discontinued the colourway!
Similar colours and yarns that would work are Cascade Heritage Sock in Dusty Turquoise, Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 4ply in Baby Mint, Hobbii Ciao Trunte in Mint Green. Hope that helps!
Rebecca Robinson
Oh my goodness Bex this pattern is something else! 🧜♀️♥️ And those pockets 🥰 I love finding vintage patterns in op shops and second hand book shops. Have found some lovely ones over the years as well as some with somewhat hilarious photo in them. There was one where everyone was pretending to talk on this red phone. Classic. Thank you for this pattern, I’ve added it to my to-do list.
Joanne
Thank you so very much for making this pattern free & size-inclusive. I’ve had a real urge in recent months to knit, having not done so in decades. I taught myself to knit as a child (but in mirror image/reverse) while observing my mother knitting across the room. It took me a while to get it all round the right way LOL. I managed to design & knit basic clothing for my dolls & other simple knits over the years, but following a published pattern was just too ‘left brain’ for a creative kid, & pre-internet the logistics of getting someone to take you to a library?! The work you do makes a difference to multiple generations, from young things, just embarking on their creative journey, to Gen X like me (& probably even some of my mother’s generation, the Post-WWII Baby Boomers). That’s something to be proud of.
subversivefemme
Thanks so much!