"This vintage knitting pattern from the 1940's features a striking top, knit sideways in the feather and fan, or "old shale" pattern. The added peplum may be replaced with a band of simple k1, p1 rib for a totally updated look"
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.
"The French have two words for it - Courant d'air - that chill little breeze in a room which makes you wish for a shoulder woolliness such as this blue bolero"
Kindly Reproduced by Miss Rayne who blogs over at Vintage Chic
"This
vintage knitting pattern for the "Mimi" short sleeved top was first
published in the early 1940's. It features lace panels running up the
sides and center front, plus delicate detailing at the neckline."
'This jumper is an irresistible interpretation of the vogue for angora - and why attempt to resist the charm, anyhow, when it can gladden your Spring wardrobe at cost price, thanks to STITCHCRAFT!'