The House of Foxy Homebird Knit Sweater - Petrol
The House of Foxy Homebird Knit Sweater - Petrol
Based on knitwear patterns from the 1930s & 40s, this cardigan has all the mid century hallmarks and is the perfect partner for vintage style separates and dresses alike. Updated style size advice in description.
A rework of our popular knitted sweater, inspired by original 1940s patterns. Featuring lovely vintage stitch details across neckline and shoulders. Long sleeves make this perfect for chillier months.
Updated Style Size Information:
- Fresh out of packaging this sweater appears tighter
- Designed to be close fitting to create the perfect 'pinup' look
- If you do plan to wear a blouse under or are between sizes, then we advise to size up - this beauty is designed to be snug!
This lovely sweater in wool mix yarn is the perfect partner for vintage style separates and dresses alike. Based on knitwear patterns from the 1930s & 40s, sweater has all the mid century hallmarks; a high crew neckline, stitch detailing interest at shoulder and a natural waisted 'crop' fit. (Modern length knitwear just don't work with vintage styles!)
Key Features:-
- high crew neckline
- deep bottom ribbing for close crop fit
- vintage style stitches at neckline
- long sleeves
- crop length
Fabric: 50% wool 50% acrylic
Length from centre back to waist: approx 46cm
Washing instructions: Cool machine wash - wash as wool
*please note that colours do vary on monitors so we may not be able to accurately represent a colour -although we try our very best
There is natural stretch in the knit but this top has been designed to be tight - we recommend you follow bust measurements - if you have a larger bust, the sweater will accommodate but will seem shorter.
We have created the below guide to advise:-
Small: UK Size 8 - 10 (bust size up to 36")
Medium: 12 - 14 (bust size up to 40")
Large: 16 - 18 (bust size up to 44")
XLarge: 18 -20 (bust size up to 52")
SIZE | BUST | WAIST | HIPS |
---|---|---|---|
6* | 79cm 31" |
61cm 24" |
84cm 33" |
8 | 84cm 33" |
66cm 26" |
89cm 35" |
10 | 89cm 35" |
71cm 28" |
94cm 37" |
12 | 94cm 37" |
76cm 30" |
99cm 39" |
14 | 99cm 39" |
81cm 32" |
104cm 41" |
16 | 104cm 41" |
86.5cm 34" |
110cm 43" |
18 | 110cm 43" |
91.5cm 36" |
116cm 45.5" |
20* | to 117cm to 46" |
to 97cm to 39" |
123cm 48" |
22* | to 124cm to 49" |
to 104cm to 42.5" |
130cm 51" |
24* | to 131cm to 51.5" |
to 110cm to 44" |
137cm 54" |
26* | to 138cm to 54" |
to 117cm to 46" |
144cm 57" |