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Curvy Month Pattern 3: Esme in three colours

Today's free vintage knitting pattern comes from Patons Specialty Knitting Book No. 140 - a WWII era booklet with some great economy styles. This design is knit in an all over lace pattern, but has a super cute contrast yoke with embroidered polka dots. Wouldn't it...

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Curvy Month Pattern 1: California Basque, circa 1940s

Welcome to Curvy Month - a month of free vintage knitting patterns in sizes larger than standard 34 inch. Today's free vintage knitting pattern comes from New styles from Beehive No. 43, and features flattering (and easy) stripes in three colours. Striped 1940s's are really fun...

Curvy Month Pattern 6: Homefront waistcoats, c. 1941

Today's pattern comes from Stitchcraft Magazine March 1941 - a perfect WWII vest, for the services or homefront. While the larger size says it's for men, it would be perfect for the curvier woman too. To fit: 32-24, and 36-38" chests Yarn: Light fingering for the...

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Curvy Month Pattern 4: Barbara Cardigan, c. 1942

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is Barbara, from Patons Specialty Knitting Book No. 160, published in 1942. I really love the simplicity and style of this design - the subtle shoulder detail and pockets make this a very wearable knit. Did I mention it's a chunky yarn? ...