vintage knitting

FOs: 1950s dolman sleeved jumper (Marriner No. 69)

I don't mean to brag - but this knit was a personal best! 3.5 weeks from start to finish, in a 4ply yarn, with long sleeves. Crazy! I'm a massive dolman/bat-wing sleeve fan - they're comfortable, fun to wear and have that perfect vintage look (being popular...

FOs: 1950s dolman sleeved jumper (Marriner No. 69)

I don't mean to brag - but this knit was a personal best! 3.5 weeks from start to finish, in a 4ply yarn, with long sleeves. Crazy! I'm a massive dolman/bat-wing sleeve fan - they're comfortable, fun to wear and have that perfect vintage look (being popular...

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...

1940s knitting pattern novelty sweater

FO: Aloha, a 1940’s knitted jumper

Today I'm so happy to share my third finished vintage knit for the year - it's called Aloha, from Sun-Glo 58. How amazing is the original pattern image? I'm so happy with how this came out - especially as I had to up-size from 34 inch...

vintage knitting pattern patterns free 1940s 1950s hollywood knits rockabilly novelty sweater

FO: Cigarettes will kill you (Jane Wyman’s sweater, c. 1950s)

At last, another vintage knit finished for this year!   This pattern is the Jane Wyman sweater from Hollywood Knits. I feel in love with pattern after a friend gifted me the book - what's not to like about a novelty sweater with a bizarre motif? Pattern review: I have...