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Curvy Month 5: For a Fuller Figure

Let's step forward to the late 1940 - 1949 to be exact. Today's free vintage knitting pattern is for a practical cabled cardigan, with warm long sleeves and knitted rib bands. To fit: 39-41" chest Yarn: fingering Needles: UK 10, 11 and 12. Metric 3.25mm, 3mm and 2.75mm. Tension:...

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Curvy Month 4: 1940s Charming Coat

A non-bulky cardigan for the not-so-slim? Sign me up! Blanket coats were the latest fashion during the early 1940s so why should the larger sizes miss out? This coat also features hip pockets and some interesting bust pockets - personally I would leave the bust...

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Curvy Month 3: 1930s Outsize Jumper with Knitted in Vest

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is another one from Table Talk - this time featuring a knitted in 'vest' or contrast panel. It absolutely screams Art Deco, especially in the suggested colourway of dark green and maroon red. To fit: 44-46" chest Yarn: fingering weight Needles: UK...

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FO: 1950s Cowboy Jumper (Sweater) plus free cowboy chart!

I'm a huge fan of those 1950s novelty knits and western wear - but a lot of a time the most interesting patterns are sized for children (sad face). Although Mary Maxim and Knit O Graf both released western designs, my heart was drawn to Knit...

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Curvy Month 2: 1930s A Jumper with Spot Design

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is one from a Matron's Knitwear booklet I was able to scan at the Australian National Library - just to share with you! It's a gorgeous early 1930s design, featuring intarsia spots across an upper yoke. I hope you like it! To...

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Curvy Month 1: 1950s Jumper in Lacy Stripes

Welcome to Curvy Month! A month of free vintage knitting patterns in more inclusive sizing (larger than the regular 34")! This month we're starting off with a pleasing summer knitted from Strutts. Even though it says it's a jumper this little one is actually a cardigan...