Free vintage knitting patterns

Curvy Month Pattern 3: Edinburgh Cardigan, c. 1930s

Simply smart and easily made, Edinburgh features a lovely slipped stitch striped pattern and V front. It's knit on larger needles, giving a looser fabric but a quicker knit. It would look dandy over a 1930s dress! In sizes: 36 and 40" inchYarn: Fingering weightNeedles: UK 8...

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Curvy Month Pattern 2: Starring Stripes cardigan c. mid 1940s

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is described "Here’s a bright new jacket in a simple stitch to make and wear over plain jumpers and blouses - and it’s a grand design for using up those odd ounces of wool." And they're totally right - this...

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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...

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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...

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Free pattern: Lisbeth ribbed jumper, c. 1940s

 The next free vintage knitting pattern is this lovely jumper from the 1940s. Lisbeth features decorative ribbing, which form a delicate cross design across the chest. The neckline is a slash neck, with a side button closure. To fit: 34 inch bustYarn: FingeringNeedles: UK 10, metric...