Free vintage knitting patterns

Nightingale blouse from Patons No. 218, c. mid-1940s

Happy New Year all! I'm going to be putting up a new year's giveaway really soon to celebrate, so keep your eyes peeled if you want some AMAZING vintage knitting patterns. Today's free vintage knitting pattern comes from Patons Knitting Book No. 218, which I believe is...

Crochet a Sailor Cap, Stitchcraft December 1942

Today's free vintage knitting pattern (well, crochet), is from Stitchcraft No.124 (December 1942). I love how the model is leaning through a porthole and has a looking glass. Her hair and makeup are very good examples of 1940's style too. Couldn't you imagine this with a little...

Bettina, 1950s multi-sized cardigan

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is from Patons 283, circa 1950s. Nothing beats a plain v-neck cardigan - especially when it's all sizes 32-41 inches!   ...

Short Hair Aspiration – Vintage Style

On the weekend we braved the crowds (and a Royal visit) to check out Sculpture By the Sea. It was so hot, muggy and packed with people - even at 9am! I would love these Easter Island heads - arnt they tiki-tastic?                       The heat really made me...