1940's Knitting - Needlework Illustrated 1943

Zebra Striped Shirt

To fit a 32-36" bust

September Beauty - Lace Knit Jumper

To fit 32-36" Bust

Classic Cardigan - Selected for Style

To fit 33-35" Bust

Arab Stripes Jumper

To fit 32-34" Bust

These Patterns are ones from my own collection and were first blogged about over on my other blog The Butterfly Balcony!

Download the free copy of Needlework Illustrated Here

1930's Knitting - Beret with a Bow

Beret with a Bow

One from my collection today!

Free 1930's Knitting Pattern PDF Here

1940's Knitting - Safety First Gloves

Safety First Gloves

These little gloves are designed to keep you safe in even the darkest of winters!

Free 1940's Kniting Pattern Here

1940's Knitting - Rambling Rose

Rambling Rose Pattern

They are really quick to knit, take very little wool and can be used as a 40's style brooch on a coat or bag, or as an individual touch to a present when attached to the wrapping!

Free 1940s Style Knitting Pattern Here

1940's Sewing - 40's Turban

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

Free Tutorial Here

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

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

1940's Knitting - Mens Mittens

Click to make Bigger
From my own Pattern stash

1940's Knitting - Women's Mittens

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1930's Sewing - A Smart Dusting Cap

A Smart Dusting Cap (approx. 1938)

The little dusting cap tied in a bow on the forehead is very quickly made.

Free Sewing Pattern Here

1940's Knitting - Apricot Leaf with Feather Pattern Border Counterpane

Apricot Leaf with Feather Pattern Border Counterpane

This pattern is from my own collection and should have been made up into a wonderful vintage baby blanket...but I am lazy and only managed 8 of the 48 squares I needed to finish it so it became a cushion instead.

Free Knitting Pattern Here

and see what it should have looked like :)