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:...
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...
Knit on larger needles for speed, this rib and simple cable cardigan wouldn't take long at all! It's also super stretchy, even though it says 38" bust the airy stitch would go 2-3 inches larger easily. To fit: 38" bust Yarn: fingering weight (4ply) Needles: UK 10 and...
While today's free vintage knitting pattern is a 'matron' style, it actually has a very youthful jabot that was really common on 1930s knitwear. The all-over lace pattern would make this a fun and fairly fast knit too! To fiit: 38" inch bust (lace is stretchy...
Today is the last day for Curvy Month! I really wanted to save a special knit for last - The Spectator. It's classic 40s look and generous (for the time) sizing makes it a winning entry for Curvy Month. I really LOVE the cabled yoke effect...
We all love a fast and flattering knit! Today's free vintage knitting pattern is for a classic cabled cardigan knit in bulky-weight yarn. It would make a great project for someone just wanting to dip their toe into using vintage knitting patterns. Finished sizes: 38 and 42...