Free vintage knitting patterns

free vintage knitting patterns

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...

free vintage knitting patterns

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...

Dapper Month 4: Fairway, in an easy zig-zag stitch c. 1950

Today's Dapper pattern was chosen by Jakk for it's simple yet interesting stitch pattern, and that it's knitted in a thicker (8-ply) yarn for warmth. In fact, Jakk has already asked me to knit this one up for them (wouldn't it look great in a tweed...

Dapper Month 3: A Fair Isle Ski sweater, c. 1963

So the Sixties is later than I normally knit from - but this pattern is Jakk's favourite jumper. Period. Ever. I'm even having to make another one because Jakk is going to wear it out. The pattern knits up quickly, and looks perfect for different eras...

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Dapper Month 2: York in an easy stitch, c. 1952

York would be a great pattern for those who wanted to dip their toe into vintage knitting, as it's a simple stitch pattern and thick (quick) yarn. The pattern comes from the early 1950s, and features an attractive diamond pattern that's simply created from knits and...

Dapper Pattern 1: Comfortable Lounging Sweater, c. 1945

Welcome to Dapper Month! A month of masculine/unisex vintage knitting patterns for the dapper person in your life! This is the first time I've run Dapper Month, and I'm so excited to share some knitting patterns for the non-feminine-styled people out there. Jakk adores this cardigan, so...