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Curvy Month 5: Designed for Smartness Suit, c. 1948

Designed for larger sizes, this sleek french style suit includes a textured jacket and skirt. Check out those pockets on the jacket - amazing! To fit: 36-38 and 40-42" chest Yarn: Fingering weight crepe Needles: UK 10, metric 3.25mm Tension: 8 sts to the inch Published: The Australian Women's Weekly...

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Curvy Month 4: A Practical Cardigan, c. 1943

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is something I really love - a practical cardigan, with waist detailing, a yoke and POCKETS! This pattern is also quickly knit in worsted (10ply) weight yarn, so it won't take long either. to fit: 36, 38, 40 inch busts yarn: worsted (10ply) needles:...

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Curvy Month 2: A Pleasing Cardigan, c. 1943

Knit on larger needles for speed, this rib and simple cable cardigan wouldn't take long at all! It's also super stretchy, even though it says 38" bust the airy stitch would go 2-3 inches larger easily. To fit: 38" bust Yarn: fingering weight (4ply) Needles: UK 10 and...

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Curvy Month 10: The Spectator Cardigan, c. 1948

Today is the last day for Curvy Month! I really wanted to save a special knit for last - The Spectator. It's classic 40s look and generous (for the time) sizing makes it a winning entry for Curvy Month. I really LOVE the cabled yoke effect...

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Curvy Month 8: Twin Cable Cardigan, c . 1946

I've never come across 'Phoebe' as a publisher before, but hopefully I can find more booklets because this style is adorable! This gorgeous cardigan is knit up quickly in worsted weight yarn, and features decorative cables down the front and sleeves. To fit: 40"/ 100cm chestNeedles: US...

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Curvy Month 6: Dora clutch coat with button trim, c. 1940s

There's nothing like a clutch coat to finish an outfit! This smart one is trimmed with decorative buttons and features practical pockets. to fit: 34-36" and 38-40" bustsYarn: 10 ply Needles: UK 8, metric 4mmTension: 5.5 sts to the inchPublished: Patons Knitting Book no. 253 ...