1960's Knitting - Leaf Cardigan

Leaf Cardigan

Kindly reproduced by Lolarusa who blogs over at The Chawed Rosin

Free Pattern Here

1960's Knitting - Surfer Boy Shirts

Surfer Shirt

For the surfer boy in your life, here are some good-looking summer shirts from the Columbia-Minerva book of handknits for men #763.

Kindly reproduced by Lolarusa who blogs over at The Chawed Rosin

Free Pattern Here

1960's Knitting - Girls Dress

Girls Dress

Good Housekeeping Needlecraft Fall-Winter 1968-69.

Kindly Reproduce by Lolarusa who blogs over at The Chawed Rosin

Free 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

1940's Knitting - Men's Fair Isle Pullover

Stitchcraft 1947 Men's Fair Isle Pullover

 

Kindly reproduced by the picture perfect Tickety Boo Tupney

If proof were needed that good style never goes out of fashion, then this Fair Isle Pullover pattern is certainly that! Thanks to Tupney's super sleuthing we know this pattern has been quite a popular over the years. Originally from the 40's, reprinted in the 70's and now has been copied by Ralph Lauren for his latest 2012 collection!

See Tupney modeling the 40's flea Market find that started it all here! 

And follow her eagle eyed pattern detective work here!

Free Pattern Here

1940's Knitting - Swift Knit Pullover

Swift Knit Pullover

Free Pattern Here

1940's Knitting - 'News Item' Mens Gloves

'News Item' Mens Gloves

Free Pattern Here

1940's Knitting - Gloves for Little Folk

Gloves for Little Folk

Free Pattern Here

1940's Knitting - Lace Gloves

Lace Gloves

Free Pattern Here

1940's Knitting - Tulip Time Women's Gloves

Tulip Time Women's Gloves

Free Pattern Here

1940's Knitting - Cosy Bed Socks

Cosy Bed Socks

Free Pattern Here

1940s Knitting - Jack Frost Blouse Book No.38

Jack Frost Blouse Book No.38

Kindly Reproduced By Bev - Rather Do Knitting

Free 1940s Womens Knitting Patterns Here

1940's Knitting - Three Floral Tea Cosies

Three Floral Tea Cosies

Free Pattern Here

1940's Knitting - Golden Popular T-shirt

Golden Popular T-shirt

First Published in the 1940's reprint from 1950's

Free Pattern Here