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Curvy Month 8: Classic Youthful Sweater

This 1930s pattern is the epitome of art deco style - subtle textured stitch, belted waist, longer length and sweet neckline tie. To Fit: 34, 36 and 38" bust Yarn: Fingering weight Needles: Uk 12, metric 2.75mm Tension: 8 sts to the inch Published: Knitting and Homecrafts Vol 2....

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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 5: Designed for Smartness Suit, c. 1948

Designed for larger sizes, this sleek french style suit includes a textured jacket and skirt. Check out those pockets on the jacket - amazing! To fit: 36-38 and 40-42" chest Yarn: Fingering weight crepe Needles: UK 10, metric 3.25mm Tension: 8 sts to the inch Published: The Australian Women's Weekly...

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Curvy Month 4: A Practical Cardigan, c. 1943

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is something I really love - a practical cardigan, with waist detailing, a yoke and POCKETS! This pattern is also quickly knit in worsted (10ply) weight yarn, so it won't take long either. to fit: 36, 38, 40 inch busts yarn: worsted (10ply) needles:...

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Curvy Month 3: 1930s Becoming for a Large Figure

A very becoming lace jumper indeed! Interestingly they ask you to use fingering weight for the rib, and matching lace weight yarn on the lace portions. The tie collar is very sweet. To fit: size 42" chest (options for 40" and 44") Yarn: fingering weight yarn...