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Curvy Month 6: One = Two reversible top c. 1950s

How about a top you can wear both ways? This cute little top is reversible and oh so practical. To fit: 32, 34, ,36, 38 inch bustsYarn: Fingering weightNeedles: US 1 and 2, Metric 2.25 mm and 2.75 mmPublished: Modern Knitting ...

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Curvy Month 3: Rencie, the perfect all-rounder, c.1950s

I really love this design featuring a flecked yarn, it looks perfect for a 30s or 50s look depending on how you style it. To fit: 36-37, 38-39 and 40-41 inch bustYarn: Fingering weightNeedles: UK 10 and 12, metric 3.25mm and 2.75mmPublished in: Patons Kitting Book...

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Free Pattern: Mame in New York

Based off Mame, a re-worked pattern from the 1950s I released last year, Mame in New York is a snazzier, jazzier sweater featuring a very popular styling element from the fifties - the chevron! Chevrons were very popular during the mid-1950s, and I really wanted to...

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Free pattern: Checked Cardigan, c. 1950s

This time another great 50s design - featuring a two-colour checked pattern and practical pockets. I'm not certain when this magazine was published but I estimate early 1950s. To fit: 38-40" chest (for 42 inch chest, use one size larger needles)Yarn: Fingering weightNeedles: UK 10 and 12,...

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Free pattern: Men’s Dragon Pullover c. 1950s

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is super fun dragon sweater or jumper! Even though this is a men's pattern, its easily unisex and would look great on everyone! Even better - the pattern is charted, not common for vintage Australian patterns. To fit: 39-40 inch chestYarn:...