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Free Pattern: Mame in New York

Based off Mame, a re-worked pattern from the 1950s I released last year, Mame in New York is a snazzier, jazzier sweater featuring a very popular styling element from the fifties - the chevron! Chevrons were very popular during the mid-1950s, and I really wanted to...

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Free pattern: Mansfield Men’s Jumper, c. 1930s

A very rare pattern from Bonella - makers of Anlaby Brand wools! I've only seen a handful of patterns from this brand so I'm really pleased to share this one with you. It features cables, interspersed with garter rib - deceptively easy! 'Here is a warm...

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Free pattern: Checked Cardigan, c. 1950s

This time another great 50s design - featuring a two-colour checked pattern and practical pockets. I'm not certain when this magazine was published but I estimate early 1950s. To fit: 38-40" chest (for 42 inch chest, use one size larger needles)Yarn: Fingering weightNeedles: UK 10 and 12,...

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Free pattern: Large Fitting Cardigan in an Unusual Stitch, c. 1940

Another pattern for the masculine-loving person in your life, and this time a STUNNING cabled cardigan. It features seed-stitch front bands and also a cute set in pocket. This issue is really fragile, and I think it's economy print due to WW2 restrictions. To fit: 38" chestYarn:...

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Free pattern: Men’s Dragon Pullover c. 1950s

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is super fun dragon sweater or jumper! Even though this is a men's pattern, its easily unisex and would look great on everyone! Even better - the pattern is charted, not common for vintage Australian patterns. To fit: 39-40 inch chestYarn:...

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Curvy Month 10: Wilma fitted cardigan c. 1950s

I really wanted to save this lovely knitting pattern til last. Wilma has it all going on - lace front, picot edged bands and sweet cable trim. The pattern uses sportsweight yarn so would knit a little faster, and even better is the sizing range, from...