725-2 Embroidered Sheath by Columbia-Minerva

725-2 Embroidered Sheath

Knitting
Light Fingering ?
7 stitches and 11 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette
US 3 - 3.25 mm
2.1 mm
2600 - 3900 yards (2377 - 3566 m)
Vintage sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20
English

Classic 50’s pencil-slim sheath with scattered bunches of embroidered flowers. This is the design featured on the back cover of the pamphlet.

Embroidery Floss:
2 skeins light green
3 skeins medium green
8 skeins dark green
3 skeins pink
3 skeins medium pink
4 skeins rose
3 skeins dark rose

Also required:
1 blunt-end tapestry needle
1/4 yard nylon net
7” zipper (cut to length according to size made) for back neck opening

The net is used as a stabilizer for the embroidery, with the excess cut away after the work is complete. A water-soluble stabilizer like “Solvy” would be an good modern alternative.

Vintage sizing:

        12     14     16      18     20
Bust:   30     32     34      36     38
Waist:  25     26.5   28      30     32  
Hips:   33     35     37      39     41