1940's Style for You – Vintage Knitting Pron
There’s nothing better than stumbling on vintage knitting pr0n!
1940’s Style for You knits 1940’s jumpers from original patterns, and are a goldmine for lovely knit-wear images. And she blogs over here…
All of these images are from their Facebook site – I believe the owner knits the jumpers to order, but only in the original size.
I recognise some of the patterns because I have them in my own collection/Etsy store – I really like the 5th one with the bow-tie neck. Maybe one day I can pay someone to knit for me, but right now i’m slogging away…
…on the Jumper of Doom. Seriously, I’m knitting the Travelling Man Jumper for Cowboy and its taken me a month just to do the shawl collar.
I’m itching to start something for me, but she want’s a grandpa-jumper so bad that I promised I wouldnt start something else until its done.
Ginny
Ooh, they're all so lovely! I think the olive green one (next to last) is my favourite- that collar is beautiful! Followed closely by the red chevron striped one.
Tasha
Ooooh I would want them all! I was going to try and narrow down my favorite, but really, they are all pretty fabulous.
Desiree
These are darling. I really like the first one. This makes me wish I were a better knitter/crocheter. I can just poke around and make small things like hats that don't require much time, equipment, concentration, dedication, etc. It's so sad.
1940's knitter
Wow, I'm so pleased to have come across your blog because I'm the knitter of the jumpers you have featured. I'm very happy they've received a positive response :o) I'd just like to make one amendment re my knitting, I do knit to order and that does include re-sizing the jumper to any measurement. Check out my blog here http://fortiesknitter.blogspot.com/ or my Flickr page here http://www.flickr.com/photos/56072433@N05/
Thank you for featuring them in your blog x
1940's knitter
Wow, I'm so pleased to have come across your blog because I'm the knitter of the jumpers you have featured. I'm very happy they've received a positive response :o) I'd just like to make one amendment re my knitting, I do knit to order and that does include re-sizing the jumper to any measurement. Check out my blog here http://fortiesknitter.blogspot.com/ or my Flickr page here http://www.flickr.com/photos/56072433@N05/
Thank you for featuring them in your blog x
Bex
Hey there! Thanks so much for commenting, your knitted jumpers are lovely!
I amended the post to include your blog too 🙂
1940's knitter
Thank you :o)
1940's knitter
Thank you :o)
Jaztone Brewer
Do you have a name for the #5 jumper and where to purchase it? I looked at your etsy shop and the pattern wasn’t there.This sweater has been popping up everywhere on my pinterest feed with no particular name other than the “ bow necked sweater”… I would appreciate any helpful point in the right direction because I want to knit it. Oh and by the way I made the pink sweater with the black velvet bows … I have worn that sweater so much I have a hole in it lol. You did a wonderful job mocking it up for the rest of us to enjoy.
subversivefemme
HI there! So glad you enjoyed the Bows jumper.
That pattern is called ‘Waffle Jumper’ or ‘Waffle Stripe Jumper. It was originally published in Needlewoman and Needlecraft NO. 13 1943. Unfortunately I don’t have copy! 🙁