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Dapper Month 5: Spanish Main, c. 1949

Today's free vintage pattern is a personal favourite - I love a bit of colourwork in a jumper! And I think the chevrons are really atomic-looking. Spanish Main calls for the body to be knit in grey, with red and blue chevrons - I think this...

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...

Curvy Month Pattern 5: After Dark Cardigan, c. 1954

Today's vintage knitting pattern is a be-jewelled cardigan from Vogue Knitting Book No. 44 (Spring 1954). I think dolman (or batwing) sleeves are really classic, and this cardigan is spiced up by beading and sequins around the neckline. Sizes: 32, 34, 36 and 38" bust Yarn:...

Free knitting pattern: Trina cardigan-jacket, c. 1940s

Today's free vintage knitting pattern comes from Myer Fashion Handknits circa 1940s. It's for a coat-jumper, which I think is just another term for cardigan! It has a lovely textured stitch pattern, and that classic 40s shaping. To fit: 32/34" bust Yarn: fingering weight Needles: UK...

Free knitting pattern: Trina cardigan-jacket, c. 1940s

Today's free vintage knitting pattern comes from Myer Fashion Handknits circa 1940s. It's for a coat-jumper, which I think is just another term for cardigan! It has a lovely textured stitch pattern, and that classic 40s shaping. To fit: 32/34" bust Yarn: fingering weight Needles: UK...