I know I've been a little 1940s-heavy with the Curvy Month Patterns, but I just can't help loving that era so much. This cardigan from Weldons has a great diagonal stitch pattern thats really just a variation on a rib stitch. I believe this pattern is from...
This lovely design comes from an undated Stitchcraft Magazine, simply called 'Large Sizes'. Its a great example of War-era knitting, with the lighter-shade lattice design great for using up scraps and leftovers. Side note - how great is her hair? Sized to fit a 38-40 and 40-42...
A practical and yarn-saving design, featuring stripes of open-work down the body and sleeves. This design comes from Stitchcraft October 1943 (cover image here). I love cardigans like this - practical and goes with everything, but not boring because of the stitch pattern. To fit bust 42-44 inches. ...
Isnt this twin set from Marriners 162 so very cute? I believe its probably very late 1940s, or even early 1950s due to the size and colouring of the booklet. I love the unusual white leaf shapes across the yoke - not to mention gray and red...
Don't let the model fool you, this cardigan is all about action! I think all good cardigans have a bow on them somewhere, and a neck tie is perfection. The cardigan has panels of pattern down the chest, and matching panels down the sleeves - no boring...
Since Emily suggested a knitted dress, here is a classy one from this cute little booklet (Sun Glo Series 59 - street dresses and suits). I love the Sun-Glo and Lux booklets, the designs always seemed a bit edgier than Patons. The best thing about this booklet...