Wednesday 31 October 2012

Tuesday 30 October 2012

1970's Sewing - T-shirt Rug


T-shirt Rug
Rags: Making a Little Something Out of Almost Nothing 1979

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Monday 29 October 2012

Sunday 28 October 2012

Saturday 27 October 2012

1960's Knitting - Smocked Dress for Girls

Smocked Dress for Girls
Coats & Clark’s Knit and Crochet for Children 2-12, published in 1966

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Friday 26 October 2012

Thursday 25 October 2012

Wednesday 24 October 2012

Monday 22 October 2012

1950's Knitting - College Hats

College Hats
Here are four patterns from College Knits, published by Bear Brand and Fleisher in 1958

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Sunday 21 October 2012

Saturday 20 October 2012

1960's Knitting - Home Decor


Home Decor - Afghan, Wall Hanging, Cushions, Placemat, Seat Cover
Better Homes and Gardens Stitchery and Crafts, published in 1966

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Friday 19 October 2012

Thursday 18 October 2012

1960's Crochet - Dressy Crochet Hats

Dressy Crochet Hats
Woman’s Day Knitting and Crocheting Projects, published in 1962

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Wednesday 17 October 2012

1960's Knitting - Long Skinny Sweaters

Long Skinny Sweaters
Good Housekeeping Needlecraft issue for Fall-Winter 1968-69

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Monday 15 October 2012

1940's Knitting - Snappy Sports Jacket

Snappy Sports Jacket
Australian Woman's Weekly 1942

In THIS SMART LITTLE NUMBER you will not only feel snug against chilly wind, but cute enough to be in the front line of attention. The berries which adorn it look tricky, don't they? But really they're just a combination of purl and plain.

1950's Knitting - Short Sleeved Cardigan

Short Sleeved Cardigan
Nomotta California Collection, copyright 1954

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Sunday 14 October 2012

1960's Knitting - Mother Daughter Jackets

Mother Daughter Jackets
Smart Sweaters For Kids Bear brand yarn in Big, Bold, Bulky Knits in 1960 

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Saturday 13 October 2012

1940's Knitting - Scandinavian Snow Sets

Scandinavian Snow Sets
From Scandinavian Snow Sets by Kajsa Lindqvist, published in 1947.

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Friday 12 October 2012

1950's Knitting - Honeycomb Turtle Neck

Honeycomb Turtle Neck
Smart Fashions, an American Thread Company Star Book from the late 1950s or early 60s

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Tuesday 9 October 2012

Monday 8 October 2012

Sunday 7 October 2012

1940's Knitting - Bathing Suit

Bathing Suit
This simple halter-top two-piece bathing suit with skirt is from The Complete Guide to Modern Knitting and Crocheting, published in 1942.

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Saturday 6 October 2012

Thursday 4 October 2012

1960's Knitting - Surfer Boy Shirts

Surfer Shirt
For the surfer boy in your life, here are some good-looking summer shirts from the Columbia-Minerva book of handknits for men #763.

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1960's Knitting - Girls Dress

Girls Dress

Good Housekeeping Needlecraft Fall-Winter 1968-69.

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Monday 1 October 2012

1940's Sewing - 40's Turban

1940's Turban
Designed by Mary Jane of Make Your Way Around Britain


The tutorial does not require a pattern, but I find it easier to have a pattern to work from so I can note any adjustments for future makes. So I have created a PDF file which you can download HERE if you so desire! 

See my version in more detail here