1940s

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Free pattern: Large Fitting Cardigan in an Unusual Stitch, c. 1940

Another pattern for the masculine-loving person in your life, and this time a STUNNING cabled cardigan. It features seed-stitch front bands and also a cute set in pocket. This issue is really fragile, and I think it's economy print due to WW2 restrictions. To fit: 38" chestYarn:...

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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Free pattern: Lisbeth ribbed jumper, c. 1940s

 The next free vintage knitting pattern is this lovely jumper from the 1940s. Lisbeth features decorative ribbing, which form a delicate cross design across the chest. The neckline is a slash neck, with a side button closure. To fit: 34 inch bustYarn: FingeringNeedles: UK 10, metric...

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Dapper Month 8: The Norseman Colourwork Jumper c. 1949

Now let's move on from tweed to some colourwork! Most of the colourwork patterns in my collection are sized for 36-38 inch chests so I was really happy to find one to share that's a bit larger. This jumper uses a combination of intarsia and fair-isle stitches,...