1950s

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Curvy Month 3: Lee Target 1382 Ten Ounce Cardigan, c.1950s

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is a quickly knit cabled beauty from Lee Target, and apparently only takes 10 ounces (280g) of yarn for the smallest size? If anyone knits it up, please let me know how much you used! To fit: 32-34, 35-37, 38-40, 41-43...

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Curvy Month 2: Cabled and Ribbed Classic Sweater, c. late 40s

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is the classic we all need. A perfect jumper for that late 40s-early 50s period, this cabled and ribbed jumper would match perfectly with just about everything in your wardobe. Finished size: 38, 40, 42inchesYarn: Fingering weightNeedles: UK size 13 and...

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Curvy Month 1: Rita 1950s Cardigan

Welcome to Curvy Month for 2023!!! A month full of free vintage knitting patterns in more generous sizing! Curvy Month starts this year with a wardrobe staple - a fantastic 1950s fitted cardigan with a lace panel down the front. It also has 14-15 buttons, yowza! Sizes:...

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Curvy Month 9: Marcia Twin-set with diamonds, c. 1950s

Who doesnt love a twin-set? This gorgeous vintage knitting pattern features a cardigan and jumper decorated with fun diamond patterns. Even better, the sizing goes up to 43" bust! This pattern probably comes from 1949-1950. Sizes: 34-35, 38-39 and 42-43 inch bustsYarn: Fingering weight (8 sts to...

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Curvy Month 8: A Quickie Blouse, c. 1950s

We all love a quick to knit cardigan or blouse! This lovely number has a cute collar, cables and three quarter sleeves - plus the thicker yarn is quick to knit! To fit: 34, 36, 38 inch bustsYarn: Double knitting or AranNeedles: UK 9 and 6,...

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Curvy Month 7: A beaded Afternoon Cardigan, c. 1950s

I can't get over the neckline detail on this one, the notched collar is gorgeous! This cardigan actually has a beaded rose embroidered on at the end - the purl side of the fabric is also the 'right' side. To fit: 36, 38, 40 and 42...