1950s

1950s knitted lace cardigan

Curvy Month 9: Lace Cardigan 2601, c. 1950s

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is delicate, practical and the perfect topper for your summer dresses. Finished sizes: 37, 41 and 45" Needles: USA 2, metric 2.75mm Yarn: Fingering weight Tension: 17 sts to 2 inches Published: Bear Brand Hand Knit Cardigans, Vol 354 (c. 1957) ...

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Curvy Month 7: Mara Openwork Sweater, c. 1950s

I really love this pattern, it's so unusual! Knit from the bottom up and featuring dolman sleeves, this pattern requires you to knit garter bands on fine needles, then one row on very large needles. It gives a really pleasing effect and I think it...

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Curvy Month 6: Doreen Arrowstitch Cardigan

I'm always so excited to share patterns in sizes greater than 44" - they really are the unicorns, but they're definitely out there! Doreen is late 1940s, maybe early 1950s and features a really interesting arrowstitch lace pattern. To fit: 42-43, 45-46 and 48-49 inch busts Needles:...

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Curvy Month 1: Lacy Charm, c. 1954

While today's free vintage knitting pattern is a 'matron' style, it actually has a very youthful jabot that was really common on 1930s knitwear. The all-over lace pattern would make this a fun and fairly fast knit too! To fiit: 38" inch bust (lace is stretchy...

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Curvy Month 9: A cabled cutie, c. 1960

We all love a fast and flattering knit! Today's free vintage knitting pattern is for a classic cabled cardigan knit in bulky-weight yarn. It would make a great project for someone just wanting to dip their toe into using vintage knitting patterns. Finished sizes: 38 and 42...

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Curvy Month 7: Bernice with pockets, c. 1950s

Back to the 1950s today, and another totally wearable knit. Bernice features a very preppy pointed collar, constrast stitch yoke and chest pockets. The ribbed body would be very flattering. To fit: 34-35, 37-38, 40-41 and 43-44 inch bustsYarn: Fingering weightNeedles: UK 10 and 12, metric...