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Curvy Month 8: Ribbing is Slimming, c. 1940s

Ribbing is certainly slimming, and you can tell this pattern was well loved by the original owner's notes all over it. It looks like the original owner extended the ribbing all the way up the front, but I personally like the plain effect in the...

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Curvy Month Pattern 2: Starring Stripes cardigan c. mid 1940s

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is described "Here’s a bright new jacket in a simple stitch to make and wear over plain jumpers and blouses - and it’s a grand design for using up those odd ounces of wool." And they're totally right - this...

My second vintage design – say hello to Susie!

Phew - Susie has been in the works for 6 months and I'm so glad to share her with you! She's available here to purchase (price in USD), or on Ravelry. Based on an original vintage knitting pattern from the early 1940s, Susie features a triple...

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Curvy Month Pattern 9: in Panelled Lace Effect, c. 1947

I try really hard to choose Curvy Month patterns that I think are wearable, interesting and flattering - and today's pattern is all of those things. In fact, I'm adding this to my Ravelry queue right now :D. The jumper pattern has all the right things...

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Curvy Month Pattern 8: On the Mall, c. 1948

Today's free vintage knitting pattern comes from Chadwick's Women's Sweater Book No 248 , and is for a delightful cardigan-jacket. It's knitted with a subtle cable pattern which looks really smart! You might want to consider the pattern I just posted last time - they're both...

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Curvy Month Pattern 7: A French Tailleur (suit) in wool, c. 1948

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is a tailleur (literally, a woman's tailor made suit) from the Australian Women's Weekly Knitting Book for 1948. This lovely suit features a nipped in waist, cable accented pockets and yoke plus strong shoulders. The sleeves are slightly dolman also, that...