I'm so very close to completing the 'Light and Lovely' jumper, from a Stitch in Time Volume 1 - although it's caused me so much frustration I nearly threw it in the bin! It very nearly broke my knitting spirit. I'm just seaming it up, and will...
Today's free vintage knitting pattern is a request from the lovely Ambra - and I finally found it after digging through a dozen boxes last night! Who couldnt love a classic 1950's twin-set, plus it comes in chest sizes 22 inch to 44 inch! Hope you enjoy! (right click...
I love the way 1950s knitting patterns are styled - everyone looks like a high-fashion model, and you can too if you just knit this jumper/cardigan/dress/beret. This some-what bizarre beret pattern is from Woman's Illustrated Gift Booklet No. 2 (Autumn Knitting), and would only need 2...
There's just something irresistible about this bolero. Maybe it's the colour? Maybe its the ribbon? It says 'gay' in the pattern? I don't know, I only know that I really want to knit it! I would think it would fit a 34-36 inch bust nicely, using 2.75mm and 3mm needles. ...
I know I don't list many mens/masculine patterns on here, but I promise to list some more this year. This design is 'Geoffrey', and comes from Patons & Baldwins Speciality Knitting Book No.22 - I think this is very early 1930s, but might even be late...
Target Pattern no. 1198, I would think its from the mid-fifties? A great pin-up knitting pattern for the wasp-waisted rockabilly gal. Continuing in the vein of shade cards, this pattern from Target has a useful colour guide down the side. I love the coral-red on the card...