A practical and yarn-saving design, featuring stripes of open-work down the body and sleeves. This design comes from Stitchcraft October 1943 (cover image here). I love cardigans like this - practical and goes with everything, but not boring because of the stitch pattern. To fit bust 42-44 inches. ...
I originally purchased this pattern as it looked very similar to the famous Victory Jumper (below) from V&A - but the bust size was much larger. (I tried to scale up the pattern to a 40 inch bust, and didnt do to well). The striped version could...
Isnt this twin set from Marriners 162 so very cute? I believe its probably very late 1940s, or even early 1950s due to the size and colouring of the booklet. I love the unusual white leaf shapes across the yoke - not to mention gray and red...
Don't let the model fool you, this cardigan is all about action! I think all good cardigans have a bow on them somewhere, and a neck tie is perfection. The cardigan has panels of pattern down the chest, and matching panels down the sleeves - no boring...
"Always be chic, never be sad, for the size is no matter when one can be had so flattering in style, so easy to knit...
July is Curvy Month!I've read the comments (and understand the pain) of larger grrls having to up-size vintage knitting patterns - but it doesnt always have to be so!While the average size certainly was 32-34 inches 70 years ago, knitting patterns were made in 38...