Saturday, 28 July 2012

Sunday, 22 July 2012

Wednesday, 11 July 2012

1940's Knitting - Bathing Suit

June 1949 Stitchcraft

Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!

1950's Crochet - The Beau Catcher

The Beau Catcher
Bishop Fashions 1950's 

Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!

Tuesday, 10 July 2012

1950's Knitting - The Pretty Look Jumper

The Pretty Look Jumper
July 1954 Stitchcraft

Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!

1940's Knitting - Bobble Stitch Jumper


Bobble Stitch Jumper
June 1949 Stitchcraft

Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!

Monday, 9 July 2012

1940's Crochet - Tam and Snood


Crochet Tam and Snood 1941 

Kindly reproduced by Miss Rayne who blogs over at Vintage Chic

1930's Knitting - Cami Knickers

1930's Knitted Step-ins Pattern 

Kindly reproduced by Miss Rayne who blogs over at Vintage Chic

1940's Knitting - Rib & Cable Twin Set



Rib & Cable Twin Set (1944)

Weldon's Needlework Illustrated Autumn 1944

Kindly reproduced by Miss Rayne who blogs over at Vintage Chic

1930's Knitting - Tennis Shirt


1930's Knitting - Two Piece Swimsuit

1930's Two Piece Swimsuit

Kindly reproduced by Miss Rayne who blogs over at Vintage Chic

1940's Knitting - Military Style Dress

Military Style Dress 
 Stitchcraft March 1940 

 Kindly reproduced by Miss Rayne who blogs over at Vintage Chic 

1950's Knitting - Summer Twin Set

Summer Twin Set
Bust 34-36"

Kindly reproduced by Miss Rayne who blogs over at Vintage Chic

Sunday, 8 July 2012

1950's Knitting & Crochet - Star Book No.89

Star Book 89 cover


Gallery of Knitting & Crochet
Star Book No.89 (1950)

Reproduced By Blue Prairie on flikr

1950's Sewing - Paris in Spring Juliette Cap

A pattern from me this time...

The 'Paris in Spring' Chapeau

This pattern originally comes from the Nov 1952 edition of Stitchcraft, but has been modified by me to make it simpler

Find the tutorial for this hat over at Katie's Wonderful Blog
The Little Red Squirrel

Step By Step Tutorial Here

Free PDF Pattern Here

Thursday, 5 July 2012

1950's Knitting - Polka Dot Ascot & Beret

Polka Dot Ascot & Beret
To Knit and Wear Publication by Womens Day 1950's

Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!

1950's Knitting - Ribbed Shrug

Ribbed Shrug
1950's Knit It Yourself Booklet

Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!

1950's Knitting - Silhouette Jumper

Silhouette Jumper
1950's Bishop’s Fashions

Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous! 

Wednesday, 4 July 2012

1940's Knitting - Floral Jumper

 Floral Jumper
1940's Stitchcraft

Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!

1940's Knitting - Fair Isle Sport Gloves

Fair Isle Sport Gloves
Weldon's Fair Isles for the Family (1940's)

Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!


Tuesday, 3 July 2012

1950's Knitting - The Sports Sweater

The Sports Sweater
May 1951 Stitchraft

Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!

1950's Knitting - Nautical Striped Pullover

Free 1950's Knitting Pattern- Nautical Striped Pullover
Nautical Striped Pullover
1950's Knit It Yourself Booklet
(30"-38" Bust)
Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!

1940's Knitting - Angora Sweater

Free 1940's Knitting Pattern angora sweater
Angora Sweater
1940's Stitchcraft
(34-36" Bust)

Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!


Monday, 2 July 2012

1950's Knitting - Bias Knit Sweater

Free 1950's Knitting Pattern Bias Knit Sweater
Bias Knit Sweater
To Knit and Wear published by Women’s Day 1950's
(30-32-34" Bust)

Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!

Sunday, 1 July 2012

1950's Knitting - Turret Blouse

Free 1950's Knitting Pattern from stitchcraft Women's Turret Blouse
Turret Blouse
May 1951 Stitchcraft
(34-36" Bust)

Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!

1950's Knitting - Lacy Sweater Blouse

Free 1950's Knitting pattern for a Lacy Sweater Blouse
Lacy Sweater Blouse
To Knit and Wear published by Women’s Day 1950's
(28-34" Bust)
Pattern Kindly Reproduced by Liz who blogs over at Zilredloh
I urge you to check out her site, its fabulous!

1930's Knitting - P&B's Speciality Knitting Book No.98

The last in my Sunday Specials from the lovely Bex who blogs over at Subversive Femme

She has very kindly reproduced Patons & Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book No.98, which yet again dates from the 1930's

Sizes aprox. 36" Bust  
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1930's Knitting - P&B's Free 1930's Knitting Pattern Booklet by Bex P&B's Speciality Knitting Book No.98 Knitting Book No.98 Free 1930's Knitting Pattern Booklet by Bex P&B's Speciality Knitting Book No.98 Free 1930's Knitting Pattern Booklet by Bex P&B's Speciality Knitting Book No.98 Free 1930's Knitting Pattern Booklet by Bex P&B's Speciality Knitting Book No.98 Free 1930's Knitting Pattern Booklet by Bex P&B's Speciality Knitting Book No.98 Free 1930's Knitting Pattern Booklet by Bex P&B's Speciality Knitting Book No.98 Free 1930's Knitting Pattern Booklet by Bex P&B's Speciality Knitting Book No.98 Free 1930's Knitting Pattern Booklet by Bex P&B's Speciality Knitting Book No.98
Free 1930's Knitting Pattern Booklet by Bex P&B's Speciality Knitting Book No.98