Thursday, 7 June 2012

1940's Knitting - Flattering Puff Sleeves

1940's Knitting free pattern for a womens Flattering Puff Sleeve jumper
Such Flattering Puff Sleeves
(34-36" Bust)

"Knitted all in ribbing, this charming jumper has a simple square neck-line and attractively shaped sleeves.
The puffed sleeves are most cleverly shaped!"


Kindly Reproduced By Morgan from My Amphetamines & My Pearls

1940's Knitting - Fisherman's Luck


Free 1940's Knitting pattern for a mens cable Fisherman's Luck pullover
Fishermans Luck

Kindly Reproduced By Morgan from My Amphetamines & My Pearls

1940's Knitting - Montreal Turban

Free 1940's Knitting pattern for a women's Montreal Turban
Montreal Turban

"Miss June Cox, Montreal, likes this pullover and turban in chamois yellow. She shows you two other intersting ways to drape the turban. Pins and clips and flowers, feathers or quills, make smart turban trimming!"

Kindly Reproduced By Morgan from My Amphetamines & My Pearls

1950's Knitting - Sunflower Tube Top & Bolero

Free 1950's Knitting pattern for a womens Sunflower Tube Top & Bolero
Sunflower Tube Top & Bolero
From The Lux Book, 1951. 
(32 and 34" Bust)

"Choose a flaring colour for the beach... spangle it with sequins after dark."


Pattern from Vintage Purls

1950's Knitting - Lace Detail Jumper

Lace Detail Jumper
From Stitch Needlecraft and Home Feature Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 6, March 1954.
(34 and 36" Bust) 

"Appealingly feminine, warm and light...a jumper for chilly days...gracefully ribbed at the waist."

Pattern from Vintage Purls

1940's Knitting - Tie-Neck Jumper

1940's Knitting pattern for a women's Tie-Neck Jumper
Tie-Neck Jumper
From Stitchcraft no.171, 1947. 
To fit 33-35 inch bust.

"Elegant sweater with interesting yoke and neck details.."


Pattern from Vintage Purls

1950's Knitting - Lace Knit Twin set

1950's Knitting pattern for a womens Lace Knit Twin set
Lace-Knit Twinset
From Stitch Needlecraft and Home Feature Magazine, Vol. 5, No. 8, 1953. 
(38-40 inch bust)

"A lacy twinset knitted in 2-ply wool for the 38 to 40 inch bust measurement."


Pattern from Vintage Purls

1950's Knitting - Lace-Knit Blouse

1950's Knitting - Lace-Knit Blouse for women
Lace-Knit Blouse
From Needlework illustrated, No. 215, 1952.
To fit 34 inch bust.

"Loveliest lace-knit blouse for day or informal evening wear."


Pattern from Vintage Purls

1950's Kniting - Diagonal Rib Jersey

 Diagonal Rib Jersey

From New Knitting, September 1954. To fit 33 inch bust.
 
"A jersey of distinction knitted in a clever diagonal pattern to give prestige to your Autumn collection. The sleeves are in Raglan style. It has a pleasant fresh-air look and makes an excellent background for costume jewellery."

Pattern from Vintage Purls
Free Pattern Here

Note from Vintage Purls: 
It appears that the stitch pattern directions for this design are flawed, please read through the pattern carefully - you will probably need to rework the directions in order to produce a garment like the one pictured. 

1950's Knitting - Bobble Stitch Bolero

Free 1950's Knitting - Bobble Bolero Pattern
Bloero
From Needlewoman & Needlecraft, No. 46, 1951. 
(34-35" Bust)  
     
 Instructions also given for long sleeves

Pattern from Vintage Purls

1950's Knitting - Lacy Jumper

Free Knitting Pattern 1950's Lacy Jumper
Woman's Lacy Jumper
From Needlewoman and Needlecraft, No. 46, 1951.
 (34" bust) 

"A pretty lace pattern and an interesting neckline."

Pattern from Vintage Purls