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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...

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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...

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Free pattern: Men’s Argyle Vest and Socks c. 1948

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is a men's (or masculine person's) pattern! It's been a really long time since I've posted something masculine so I hope you enjoy it. I've always meant to knit an argyle vest for Jakk, perhaps I'll use this pattern! To fit: 34-36...

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Free Pattern: Margaret in two sizes, c.1939-40

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is specially for those who are self isolating, a lovely and bright jumper perfect for those odds and ends. Margaret is from Patons and Baldwins Specialty Knitting Book No. 140, from the start of WWII. It's open, lacey stitch combined...