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1950s vintage knitting patterns

Free Pattern: Bernat Cover Model, c. 1950

And the final free vintage knitting pattern is this stunning cover model knit in mustard (look at the belt - amazing!). Bernat's designs are always spectacular, and this blouse featured a plunge neckline, knitted facings and a popped collar. I hope you've enjoyed the latest batch of...

1950s free vintage knitting pattern striped dolman sweater

Free Pattern: Striped sleeve dolman sweater, c. 1950s

Next free vintage knitting pattern is this lovely dolman jumper - I'm sure you all know how much I love dolmans, plus this one has striped sleeves! To Fit: 32, 34, 36 inch bustsYarn: Fingering weightNeedles: UK 10 and 12, metric 3.25mm and 2.75mmPublished in: Twinprufe...

Dapper Month 10: By Road cabled vest, c. 1952

So for the last Dapper Month Pattern, I thought I would finish off with the epitome of vintage dapper - the cabled vest. By Road could easily pass for a vest from 1930 all the way up to mid-1950's depending on the colour you chose....

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Dapper Month 9: Cortez two-colour raglan cardigan c. 1950s

I love how this cardigan looks with the tie - ever so dapper indeed! This dual-coloured raglan cardigan looks so practical and stylish, no wonder it's published in the 'Specially Requested Reprints' booklet. To fit: 38-39, 40-41 and 42-43 chestsYarn: FingeringNeedles: UK 10 and 12, Metric...

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Dapper Month 6: Tweedy Two-Somes Jackets, c. 1957

Ok, so I'll admit Jakk doesn't want matching jackets - but I think this is super cute! These matching jackets are knit in a lovely three-colour tweed stitch which is also very simple (it's really just slipped stitches). They're also knitted in worsted weight so should...

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Dapper Month 5: Spanish Main, c. 1949

Today's free vintage pattern is a personal favourite - I love a bit of colourwork in a jumper! And I think the chevrons are really atomic-looking. Spanish Main calls for the body to be knit in grey, with red and blue chevrons - I think this...