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Dapper Month 4: Fairway, in an easy zig-zag stitch c. 1950

Today's Dapper pattern was chosen by Jakk for it's simple yet interesting stitch pattern, and that it's knitted in a thicker (8-ply) yarn for warmth. In fact, Jakk has already asked me to knit this one up for them (wouldn't it look great in a tweed...

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Curvy Month is coming!

Just a quick heads up to say - YES! Curvy Month is back for 2020, starting on 1 July (AEST). Just a note that I've been getting patterns ready since earlier this year, but with the Covid outbreak I lost access to my high-res scanner. You...

Curvy Month Pattern 2: Star Yoked Sweater, c. 1949

Today's pattern is another lovely one from Vogue, this time Vogue Knitting 34 (circa late 40s). I really adore the way the star design is split over the yoke in two colours - it would look super in light tan and dark green, even white and...

Coming on 1 July – Curvy Month is back!

That's right - Curvy Month is back for 2019! A month dedicated to celebrating knitting patterns in sizes larger than vintage standard (32-34" busts). Keep your eyes peeled as I have ten lovely free vintage patterns to share for your knitting pleasure...

Finished Knits: Mary Maxim novelty cardigans, c.1950s

Late last year I was lucky enough to get my hands on some original vintage Mary Maxim knitting patterns and set out to make Jakk and I matching novelty cardigans! The first cardigan off the needles was the Mary Maxim Bison cardigan for Jakk. I used Knitpicks...

Finished Knits: Mary Maxim novelty cardigans, c.1950s

Late last year I was lucky enough to get my hands on some original vintage Mary Maxim knitting patterns and set out to make Jakk and I matching novelty cardigans! The first cardigan off the needles was the Mary Maxim Bison cardigan for Jakk. I used Knitpicks...