1930s

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Curvy Month 8: 1930s Cardigan with Check Pattern

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is also from Table Talk - a truly lovely cardigan with a checked turn back collar band and matching girdle cord. I really like how the sleeves also have the matching check band. The original colourway of dark red and...

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Curvy Month 7: 1930s Sleeveless Vest with Check Waist

Let's step back to the 1930s today with a practical (and very wearable) sleeveless jumper, AKA a vest. This free vintage knitting pattern describes itself as very becoming in shades of grey - and pratical for everything from sports to work. To fit: 36, 40 and...

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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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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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Free: Patons and Baldwins Specialty Knitting No. 50

Recently I visited the home of Trove - the Australian National Library - and drooled over the rarer 1930s vintage knitting patterns in their collection. I've really wanted to share some with you, my lovely supporters - so presenting P&B Specialty Knitting No. 50, circa 1936-37! This...

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Curvy Month 8: Classic Youthful Sweater

This 1930s pattern is the epitome of art deco style - subtle textured stitch, belted waist, longer length and sweet neckline tie. To Fit: 34, 36 and 38" bust Yarn: Fingering weight Needles: Uk 12, metric 2.75mm Tension: 8 sts to the inch Published: Knitting and Homecrafts Vol 2....