This pattern appeared on the front cover of the Sunday Times supplement on 9 Dec 1984. I wrote off for the pattern (no online resources then) and made it up using an Acrylic/Wool mix. This is the second I've made, this time using Jaeger Matchmaker Merino which knits up beautifully.
I replaced the lower ribbed band with the pointy one you see here as I wanted the jumper to fall straight and not cling to my hips. I also added a higher roll collar and added my own "Thompson" mouse at the neck. In the photo I've pulled the neckline forward to show the mouse; this gives the impression the rib is slanting - it's not. The stalks are cabled, and the wheat ears are embroidered on afterwards.
The article in which this pattern was mentioned featured "The Knitting Bishop of Leicester" - a sort of religious Kaffe Fassett - and some of his fabulously colourful knitted creations.
Hi! I love this jumper- is there any way you could share the pattern?
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