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Curvy Month 8: Classic Youthful Sweater

This 1930s pattern is the epitome of art deco style - subtle textured stitch, belted waist, longer length and sweet neckline tie. To Fit: 34, 36 and 38" bust Yarn: Fingering weight Needles: Uk 12, metric 2.75mm Tension: 8 sts to the inch Published: Knitting and Homecrafts Vol 2....

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Curvy Month 4: A Practical Cardigan, c. 1943

Today's free vintage knitting pattern is something I really love - a practical cardigan, with waist detailing, a yoke and POCKETS! This pattern is also quickly knit in worsted (10ply) weight yarn, so it won't take long either. to fit: 36, 38, 40 inch busts yarn: worsted (10ply) needles:...

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Curvy Month 3: 1930s Becoming for a Large Figure

A very becoming lace jumper indeed! Interestingly they ask you to use fingering weight for the rib, and matching lace weight yarn on the lace portions. The tie collar is very sweet. To fit: size 42" chest (options for 40" and 44") Yarn: fingering weight yarn...

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Curvy Month 2: A Pleasing Cardigan, c. 1943

Knit on larger needles for speed, this rib and simple cable cardigan wouldn't take long at all! It's also super stretchy, even though it says 38" bust the airy stitch would go 2-3 inches larger easily. To fit: 38" bust Yarn: fingering weight (4ply) Needles: UK 10 and...

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Curvy Month 1: Lacy Charm, c. 1954

While today's free vintage knitting pattern is a 'matron' style, it actually has a very youthful jabot that was really common on 1930s knitwear. The all-over lace pattern would make this a fun and fairly fast knit too! To fiit: 38" inch bust (lace is stretchy...

Curvy Month 9: An Excellent Slip On, c. 1959

Now I know 1959 is a bit later that I normally share, but I'm planning on knitting this bolero-cardigan up soon so I thought you might like it too. This cute little number is covered in a simple slip stitch pattern for interest, and features shaped...