Sunday, 29 April 2012

1940′s Knitting - Tyrolean Print Ladies Sweater

Free Pattern 1940′s Knitting - Tyrolean Print Ladies Sweater
Tyrolean Print Ladies Sweater
(34-36" Bust)

Kindly reproduced by Faded Splendour
 

1930's Knitting - Brassier & Panties

1930's Knitting - Bar & Panties free pattern
1930 Underwear Set
(All sizes)
"Crank up the gramophone, soak in a hot bath, then slip into this 1930s inspired bra and tap-panty ensemble in lustrous silk-feel cotton. Delicate buttons close the flare-leg panty at each hip and the bra in back. Satin bias tape lines the bra band and panty waist, keeping things neat."
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1930's Knitting - Boudoir Throw

Free Pattern 1930's Style Knitting - Boudoir Throw
Boudoir Throw
Recapture the elegance of the 30's boudoir with this retro throw.

Pattern from Creative Knitting

1940's Knitting - Men's Herringbone Scarf

Mens Herringbone Scarf
Kindly reproduced by Sweater Girl Knits

1940's Knitting - Sleeveless Sweater

1940's Knitting - Sleeveless Sweater
Sleeveless Sweater 
(12-14-16)
Kindly reproduced by Sweater Girl Knits

1940's Knitting - Twin Sweater Set

1940's Knitting - Twin Sweater Set free pattern
Twin Sweater Set
(12-14-16-18-20)

Kindly reproduced By Sweater Girl Knits

1940's Knitting - Beehive Dress

free pattern 1940's Knitting - Beehive Dress
Beehive Dress
(12-14-16-18-20)
Reproduced By Sweater Girl Knits

1940's Knitting - Cable Mittens

1940's Knitting - Cable Mittens
 Cable Stitch Mittens

Reproduced by Sweater Girl Knits

Saturday, 28 April 2012

1950's Knitting - Twin Set For Glamorous Evenings

1950's Knitting - Twin Set For Glamorous Evenings free pattern
 Twin Set For Glamorous Evenings
(36" Bust)

Kindly reproduced by the The Harp Lounge

1950's Sewing - Dress with Diagonal Finish

1950's Sewing - Dress with Diagonal Finish free pattern


Dress with Diagonal Finish
 (40" Bust)
Kindly reproduced as a pdf Eure Thea

1940's Knitting - Women's Smart Slipover

1940's Knitting - Women's Smart Slipover free pattern
Smart Slipover
From Madam Weigel's Journal of Fashion, November 1, 1947.
(32-34" Bust)

"Worn over a skirt blouse ... this little slipover is the essence of chic."

Pattern from Vintage Purls

1940's Knitting - Spiral Bedsocks

Free 1940's Knitting - Spiral Bedsocks pattern
Spiral Bedsocks
From Madam Weigel's Journal of Fashion, May 1, 1948. 
(To fit any size)

"Being heel-less these socks give double wear as they may be continually turned and still fit well."

Pattern from Vintage Purls

1950's Knitting - Woman's Jumper with Tie Waist

Free 1950's Knitting - Woman's Jumper with Tie Waist pattern
Woman's Jumper with Tie Waist
From Stitch Needlecraft and Home Feature Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 12, 1951.
(32-33" Bust)

"Subtle lines are dramatic. You'll like the effect of the new and flattering jumper with it's novel tie sash, and made in Fashion's latest craze — Strutt's Knitting Cotton."

Pattern from Vintage Purls

1940's Knitting - Butterfly Bow

1940's Knitting - Butterfly Bow free pattern
White Butterfly Bow
From Needlewoman Vol.18, No.208, January, 1940.

"A delicate knitted bow to lighten the neck of a dark dress." 

Pattern from Vintage Purls