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Curvy Month 7: Bernice with pockets, c. 1950s

Back to the 1950s today, and another totally wearable knit. Bernice features a very preppy pointed collar, constrast stitch yoke and chest pockets. The ribbed body would be very flattering. To fit: 34-35, 37-38, 40-41 and 43-44 inch bustsYarn: Fingering weightNeedles: UK 10 and 12, metric...

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Curvy Month 6: Dora clutch coat with button trim, c. 1940s

There's nothing like a clutch coat to finish an outfit! This smart one is trimmed with decorative buttons and features practical pockets. to fit: 34-36" and 38-40" bustsYarn: 10 ply Needles: UK 8, metric 4mmTension: 5.5 sts to the inchPublished: Patons Knitting Book no. 253 ...

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Curvy Month 5: A smart vest Sirdar 4520 c. late 40s

I actually thought this pattern was from the 30s or early 40s, until I checked the Sirdar font and model's styling more closely! This smart little vest would look fabulous under a jacket and over a blouse. To fit: 38, 40 and 42 bustsYarn: Fingering...

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Curvy Month 4: Nola, drop-stitch blouse c. 1935

Today's free Curvy Month vintage knittng pattern comes from Minerva - one of my all time favourite knitting companies! I love the simplicity of Nola with the drop stitches and belted waist - I hope you like it too. Finished size: 41"Yarn: Fingering weight (wool and rayon...

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Curvy Month 3: Lee Target 1382 Ten Ounce Cardigan, c.1950s

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is a quickly knit cabled beauty from Lee Target, and apparently only takes 10 ounces (280g) of yarn for the smallest size? If anyone knits it up, please let me know how much you used! To fit: 32-34, 35-37, 38-40, 41-43...

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Curvy Month 2: Cabled and Ribbed Classic Sweater, c. late 40s

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is the classic we all need. A perfect jumper for that late 40s-early 50s period, this cabled and ribbed jumper would match perfectly with just about everything in your wardobe. Finished size: 38, 40, 42inchesYarn: Fingering weightNeedles: UK size 13 and...