Curvy Month 3: 1950s Hug Me Tight Vest
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July 7, 2026
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Although this pattern was published in 1952, at first glance you’d think it was a WW2-era hug-me-tight using economy blanket wool. It wasnt common to find many patterns in this thicker wool in larger sizes, so I am pleased to be able to share this one with you. It’s from Hilde Fuchs, a relatively unknown designer but she published over 100 knitting magazines in her time!
This would be a very quick knit, and I love the smart cabling up the fronts.
- To fit: 38-40-42-44″ chests
- Yarn: Germantown (worsted/aran weight)
- Needles: US 5, metric 3.75mm
- Tension: 5 sts to the inch
- Published: Fashions in Wool, Sizes 38-46, Styled by Hilde Vol 74
