Free Pattern: A Men’s Pullover in Diamond Pattern, c. 1935
Jakk has such great taste when it comes to clothes – I just wish I was a faster knitter so I could make her everything she wants.
Case in point – we were watching Miss Marple: The Blue Geranium the other night and Jakk mentioned how much she loved the vest George Pritchard was wearing.
I had a flick through some old Stitchcraft Magazines, and viola, The Diamond Pullover.
(The Blue Geranium was written in 1932-1933, and this pattern is from Stitchcraft November 1935 – pretty close).
The pattern also recommends a colourway of bottle green and beige! The instructions come in both written and charted, and I hope you enjoy it.
To fit: 36-38 inch chest
Needles: 2.75mm and 3.75mm
Yarn: Fingering
Claire Gittins
Thanks for sharing Bex. The diamond pattern is great. I'm imagining that being worked on the front of a cardigan….could look quite preppy?
Bex
Sounds great!
Jenn
Love it! Wish I had someone to knit it for!
Jessica Cangiano
It really is a strikingly lovely style of sweater vest. It's a shame more folks, guys and gals alike, don't wear knits like this any more. They're really elegant and tons of fun, too.
Happy knitting!
♥ Jessica
Jayne M
I've always loved those diamond vests – maybe I'll have to knit this one when I get up to 1935!
Barbora
It seems so beautiful, but I can’t seem to figure out what “G” stands for. Does it mean garter?
subversivefemme
Hi there Barbara – B is for Blue (Navy) and G is for Grey 🙂