'Going Swimming' (Stitchcraft, June 1949)

As I said in my previous post, "knit-your-own" swimsuits were always a possibility for the beach-goers of the 1930s and 1940s.  Here is a pattern from Stitchcraft which promises to not stretch out of shape.

I've scanned the whole pattern in 300 dpi, so it should be possible for keen knitters out there to print it off.  Since there are many more types of yarn available to knitters in 2020 than in 1949, it would be theoretically possible for someone to experiment by making this costume in synthetic fibres.  On the other hand, one could make it up in wool for that full 1940s experience.

In either case, happy knitting to anybody who would like to try it!