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Free Pattern: The Mame Sweater

Today I'm so excited to announce that I'm starting to offer my own patterns - beginning with Mame! Mame was born after I posted a free pattern from 1954 on my Instagram, for a perfectly 1950s brief turtle neck sweater with capped sleeves. A lot people...

Finished: Denise colour block jumper c.1950s

Wow, how awesome is this vintage knitting pattern? I love it so much! The pattern is Denise from Patons 323, circa 1950. I love the chevrons - they feel perfectly atomic to me. The yarn is Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 4ply, in black, sunflower and cream. I’m...

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Finished: Rizzo from Poisongrrls

Today's finished knit is Rizzo, from Poison Grrls! I love all Amy Appel's designs - they're beautifully styled and normally knit in one piece so they're fast too. I had a hankering for a coral coloured sweater, and this pattern was perfectly suited. The yarn is...

marriners 69 1950s knitting pattern free

FO: 1950s Dolman Sleeve Jumper redux – Marriners no. 69

I loved this Marriner's pattern so much I had to make it again! This time in my favourite colours, navy and coral. The pattern can be found here - part of Curvy Month for 2019. This time round I worked extra width into the arms to make...

marriners 69 1950s knitting pattern free

FO: 1950s Dolman Sleeve Jumper redux – Marriners no. 69

I loved this Marriner's pattern so much I had to make it again! This time in my favourite colours, navy and coral. The pattern can be found here - part of Curvy Month for 2019. This time round I worked extra width into the arms to make...