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Curvy Month 10: Wilma fitted cardigan c. 1950s

I really wanted to save this lovely knitting pattern til last. Wilma has it all going on - lace front, picot edged bands and sweet cable trim. The pattern uses sportsweight yarn so would knit a little faster, and even better is the sizing range, from...

Curvy Month 9: An Excellent Slip On, c. 1959

Now I know 1959 is a bit later that I normally share, but I'm planning on knitting this bolero-cardigan up soon so I thought you might like it too. This cute little number is covered in a simple slip stitch pattern for interest, and features shaped...

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Curvy Month 5: Flattery in Colour Contrast, c. 1957

I do love a good 1950s sweater/jumper - and the neckline on this one is so interesting! It's knit in a contrast colour, and also accented by capped sleeves. The pattern comes from 1957, but I feel like it works for earlier (Australia was a few...

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Curvy Month Pattern 4 : All the jumpers! Circa 1950s

Fancy a lumber jacket with a fair-isle chest? How about a plain pullover? Would you like a shawl collar, crew neck or polo? Well, Patons 341 has them all, in a variety of sizes. This pattern gives you the options for cardigan jackets and jumpers, a...

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Curvy Month Pattern 1: Maree Ribbed Cardigan, c. 1950s

Welcome to the first pattern for Curvy Month 2021 - a month of free vintage knitting patterns for larger sizes. I don't know about you, but I'm always after fun cardigans that are easy to knit - and Maree's ribbed fabric means it's easy to make,...

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Free Pattern: The Mame Sweater

Today I'm so excited to announce that I'm starting to offer my own patterns - beginning with Mame! Mame was born after I posted a free pattern from 1954 on my Instagram, for a perfectly 1950s brief turtle neck sweater with capped sleeves. A lot people...