Big Ben Knitting - Children of the Corn Edition. Creepy face much? Today's free vintage knitting pattern seems to be Paton's take on the popular Mary Maxim's bulky graph-knit jumpers from the late 50s, early 60s. I know its a children's jumper, but its still sorta cool in that...
Last night Cowboy and I were discussing what to do about Xmas - we have really limited budgets due to the America trip next year. She mentioned that she would love a knitted jumper or vest - "like a grizzly fisherman". Cute. She meant an aran, or cabled,...
I'm chomping at the bit, waiting for Susan's A Stitch in Time Volume 2 to come out (it was pushed back by a couple of months). She has regular updates on her blog, which is barely tiding me over. She posted a teaser picture of a...
Todays free vintage knitting pattern is from Modern Knitting Illustrated, circa mid 1940s. This gorgeous jumper has inset crochet lace rosettes, with matching crochet trim around the sleeves. Sized to fit a 34 inch bust. ...
Today's free vintage knitting pattern is from Minerva 38 (1934). This three piece suit is knitted in 2-ply (lace) weight yarn on 2.25 and 2.75mm needles - the beret on a 1.75mm crochet hook (eep). I really like the beret, but i'm not sure I have...
Just look at this illustration! I love the pants, the jumper, the hair scarf! Perfect. This design is from one of my favourite war-time knitting books, Sun Glo 62. There's even at little blurb about serving Australia in the front. Enjoy! (right click the image and open in a...