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Curvy Month Four – Tally-Ho Novelty Jumper, c 1940s/1950s

Why are you posting a men's jumper pattern for Curvy Month? (you may or may not be asking). Wouldn't this jumper look divine knitted up - with a shorter, nipped in waist? It would be really easy to do. While I'm not a fan of fox-hunting, I am...

Men’s Textured Jumper, c. 1940s – Woolworths Economy Knits 23

Well hello again! Life's been exceptionally busy rght now, but just stopped by quickly to share this interesting men's jumper with you. It's from Woolworths Economy Knits 23, circa early 1940s. I really like the interesting (almost arabesque) pattern design, don't you? Its a great compromise between an interesting...

Christmas Week – Mittens for the Forces, c.1942

Do you have someone in your life who likes simplicity and practicality?  Maybe this pattern for simple mittens from Stitchcraft September 1942 could tick that box. The added history of this pattern being knitted for Servicemen during World War Two and it makes them doubly special. Easily knit in stretchy rib...

Biscay, Men’s Patterned Jumper in Two Sizes, c. 1940s

Its time for another free vintage knitting pattern - and this time its for a lovely men's jumper from the 1940s (Patons Requested Reprints R.14). I really like the elegant stitch - and the pattern even makes mention to knitting a 'tie-keeper' on the inside neck...

Men’s Horse Head Fair Isle Vest, Patons R.14

What's not to love about this vest - fair isle and horse head motifs! It's called 'Pacific', and comes from Patons R.14, Specially Requested Reprints - a collection of men's jumpers published in the early fifties. I would love to knit this for Jakk, but its (unfortunately)...