1940s curvy

Curvy Month Pattern 3: Harlequin Dress, c. 1948

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is a gorgeous harlequin patterned sheath from Smart Knitting and Needlecraft, 4th Edition c. 1948. It comes in a range of sizes, but would be easy to enlarge by just adding stitches to the side seam. Sizes: 12, 14, 16, 18...

Curvy Month Pattern 2: Star Yoked Sweater, c. 1949

Today's pattern is another lovely one from Vogue, this time Vogue Knitting 34 (circa late 40s). I really adore the way the star design is split over the yoke in two colours - it would look super in light tan and dark green, even white and...

Curvy Month Pattern 1: Blouse with Ribbed Yoke from Vogue c. late 1940s

Welcome to Curvy Month for 2019, a month of free vintage knitting patterns in sizes larger than 32-34"! Today's pattern comes from Vogue-Knit 96, which was probably published around 1949. It's for a delightful sweater, with a detailed yoke pattern and pert collar. I'm slightly obsessed with...

Curvy Month Pattern 10: Evelyn Swing Coat, c. 1940s

I hope you've enjoyed Curvy Month! I admit this pattern is probably my favourite from the whole month so I saved it for last. Evelyn Bellamy's book's are full of beautiful designs and this beautiful swing coat is a great example (look at her walking stick!).  I...

Curvy Month Pattern 5: Summer Mist jumper, c. late 1940s

I love a simple lace knit, and this delicate jumper has it in spades. Summer Mist comes from Sun-Glo Series 98 ‘Styles for the Young Matron’ and is dated to somewhere in the late 1940s. To fit: 38-40-42" bust Yarn: Light Fingering weight Needles: 3.75mm and...