1970s Knitting - Cable Jumpers and Cardigans

I was contacted recently by the very lovely Jenny who had found some patterns from her Moms (Katie Parnell) collection and wanted to share them with you all, how lovely of her!

The first in the set comes from an unnamed early 1970's cable Jumpers and Cardigans knitting pattern book. Enjoy!

30-40" Bust

Free 1970s Knitting Patterns Here

1960's Knitting - Lata Sweater

Lata Sweater
1960s MOD Style Sweater

Bust 32–34, 36–38, 40-42, 44-46 Inches

Pattern Written in English, Dutch, German & French!!

"Knit this ladies houndstooth check long-sleeved sweater with contrast bands, a free download as part of the Rowan Studio Issue 32 collection. A design by Martin Storey, using our wonderful machine washable soft handle cotton yarn, Handknit Cotton (cotton), this knitting pattern is suitable for the average knitter."

Free 1960s Womens MOD Style Sweater Knitting Pattern Here

You will need to create a Hobby Craft account to download (it's free)

1960s Knitting - Florence Berton Style Knit

Florence Berton Style Knit

Bust 32–34, 36–38, 40-42, 44-46 Inches

Knit this exquisite long sleeved, stripey sweater in our beautiful new yarn fine lace. With a delicate lace stitch pattern throughout and a tasteful open back detail this is a must have for any season.

Pattern by Rachel Anderson found on Knit Rowan Website

Free 1960s Style Breton Sweater Knitting Pattern Here

1970's Knitting - Mens 1970's Style Sports Jacket

Brooklyn 
Mens 1970's Style Sports Jacket

Chest 38 - 46 Inches

Pattern by Martin Storey and can be found on Knit Rowan Website

Free 1970s Style Sports Jacket Knitting Pattern Here

1940s Knitting - 1940s Style Cable Cardigan

1940s Style Cable Cardigan

Bust 32–34, 36–38, 40-42, 44-46 Inches

Pattern By Sash Kagan found on Knit Rowan Website

Free 1940s Style Intarsia Cardigan Knitting Pattern Here

1960's Knitting - Navigator A Breton Style Knit

1960's Style Navigator A Breton Style Knit

Bust 32–34, 36–38, 40-42, 44-46 Inches

Pattern By Kin Hargreaves and is found on Knit Rowan Website

Free 1960s Style Breton Knitting Pattern Here

1960s Knitting - 1960s Style Womens Jumper

Brownie 
1960s Style Womens Jumper

Bust 32–34, 36–38, 40-42, 44-46 Inches

Pattern designed by Marie Wallin found on Knit Rowan Website

Free 1960s Style Women's Sweater Knitting Pattern Here

1960's Knitting - Volterra Bobble Stripe Cardigan

 Volterra Bobble Stripe Cardigan

Bust 32–34, 36–38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50 Inches

Knit this ladies v neck cardigan, the member's exclusive free pattern for May 2015. Designed by Martin Storey using Creative Linen (linen and cotton) for the main body of the garment and Purelife Revive (recycled cotton, recycled silk and recycled viscose) for the textured detailing, this v neck cardigan has deep rib edgings and raglan sleeves.

Pattern By Martin Storey found on Knit Rowan Website

Free Knitting Pattern Here

1930's Knitting - Doon Long Knitted Coat

Doon Long Knitted Coat

Bust 32–34, 36–38, 40-42, 44-46 Inches

Pattern Written in English, Dutch, German & French!!

Depending on the colour and outfit this coat is worn with this pattern would work wonderfully as a 1930's miss Marple style coat or a boho 70's hippy number or even a 90's grunge look!

Pattern By Erika Knight found on Knit Rowan Website

Free 1930s Style Coat Knitting Pattern Here

1960s Knitting - 1960's Style Mens Farne Sweater

1960s Style Mens Farne Sweater

Chest 36-50 Inches Pattern By martin Storey

Pattern by Martin Storey and is found on Knit Rowan Website

Free 1960s Style Mens Sweater Knitting Pattern Here

1930s Knitting - 'Millet' Womens Bishop Sleeve Jumper

Millet 
Women's Bishop Sleeve Jumper

Bust 32–34, 36–38, 40-42, 44-46 Inches

Pattern by and is Marie Wallin and is found on Knit Rowan Website

Free 1930s Style Bishop Sleeve Jumper Women's Knitting Pattern Here

1940's Knitting - Coral Cardigan with Black Yoke Design

Coral Cardigan with Black Yoke Design

March 1948 edition of Stitchcraft 34-36" Bust

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

Free 1940s Womens Coral Cardigan Knitting Pattern Here

1940s Knitting - Carefree Jumper

Carefree Jumper

US Vintage size 16

Kindly shared by Hallie Flanagan Wolfe of hallieflanaganwolfegardens.com

Via the Croton Library blog

Free 1950s Womens Carefree Jumper Knitting Pattern Here

1940s Knitting - Sweater Blouse

Italian Sweater

US Vintage size 16

Kindly shared by Hallie Flanagan Wolfe of hallieflanaganwolfegardens.com

Via the Croton Library blog

Free 1940s Womens Sweater Blouse Knitting Pattern Here

1960s Knitting - Italian Sweater

Italian Sweater

30-40" Bust

Kindly shared by Hallie Flanagan Wolfe of hallieflanaganwolfegardens.com

Via the Croton Library blog

Free 1960s Womens Sweater Knitting Pattern Here

1940s Knitting - Cable Twist Cardigan

Women's Cable Twist Cardigan

Size 4 - 18 UK

"Use twisted stitches to create a cabled effect without needing a cable needle! Kelly Menzies' pattern is worked in British fibres reared in Yorkshire. We also include instructions to help you learn how to work the zig zag pattern so you're picking up a new skill!"

Pattern kindly created by Kelly Menzies, shared by Let's Knit

- You will need to create a free account to download this pattern -

Free 1940s Style Cable Twist Cardigan Knitting Pattern Here

1970s Knitting - Emu No.3726

Traditional Gansy for all the Family

Emu No.3726
24-44" Chest

Kindly shared by lovely Caroline who blogs, with her gorgeous kitty Tilly the Wonder Cat, over at The Sunny Stitcher

Free 1970's Emu No. 3726 Knitting Pattern Here

1970s Knitting - Patons 1009 Twin Set

Twin Set

Patons 1009

32-38" Bust

Kindly shared by lovely Caroline who blogs, with her gorgeous kitty Tilly the Wonder Cat, over at The Sunny Stitcher

Free 1970's Womens Lace Twin Set Knitting Pattern Here

1930s Knitting - Smart Points About Collars Jumper

Smart Points About Collars

Stitchcraft 1930s
32-34" Bust

Kindly shared by lovely Caroline who blogs, with her gorgeous kitty Tilly the Wonder Cat, over at The Sunny Stitcher

Free 1930s Smart Points About Collars Jumper Knitting Pattern Here

1930s Knitting - "Special" Cardigan for a Larger-size Lady

"Special" for a Larger-size Ladies

Stitchcraft 1938

40"Bust

Kindly shared by lovely Caroline who blogs, with her gorgeous kitty Tilly the Wonder Cat, over at The Sunny Stitcher

Free 1930's "Special" Cardigan for a Larger-size Lady Knitting Pattern Here