Thursday, 29 November 2012

1940/50's Knitting - Reindeer Sweaters

Rowan Reindeer slip over


Scandinavian Sweater Pattern No. 5316



Scandinavian Sweater Pattern No. 5314

Man's Sweater | No. 31 | Size 42




Reindeer jacket (for a small boy)

1940's Crochet - Purse & Hat Patterns

Purse & Hat Patterns
Kindly Reproduced by Donna at Donnas Crochet Designs

Open Crown Hat & Bag
Hats To Crochet

1940's Crochet Purse Pattern
Free Pattern Here


1940's Crochet Purse & Hat Pattern
Free Pattern Here

Hats To Crochet & Knit
Free Pattern Here

Head Scarfs
Free Pattern Here


Hats & Bags For the Teenage Miss
Free Pattern Here


Pattern Ripple Bag
Free Pattern Here


Coming Attractions Dot Hat & Purse Set
Free Pattern Here

Traveler Bag

1940's Knitting -Dinner Party Sweater

Dinner Party Sweater
(32", 34" 36" Bust 12, 14 16)

Kindly Reproduced by Donna at Donnas Crochet Designs

1970's Knitting - Men Cable Pullovers

You've gotta love the 'Blue steel' expressions on theses cable wearing chaps!

Have you ever wondered if there was more to life, other than being really, really, ridiculously good looking?
Mens Cable Pullovers

Kindly reproduced by Lolarusa who blogs over at The Chawed Rosin

Sunday, 25 November 2012

1930's Knitting - An Aristocrat in White and Scarlet

An Aristocrat in White and Scarlet
Australian Woman's Weekly 1935
(32" Bust)


"You’ll agree this jumper is lovely enough to set every knitting needle a-flying! Featuring the new, wide shoulder effect, this delightful diagonal-rib jumper combines scarlet and white - that much loved color combination - very effectively. The back, front and sleeves are knitted up to a certain point, joined together, then all the stiches are picked up on four needles and the yoke is worked round and round as you would for a stocking. Use two needles to make the body and sleeves."

Saturday, 24 November 2012

1930's Knitting - A Symphony in Green

A Symphony in Green
Australian Women's Weekly 1935
(34" Bust)

Another exclusive design from  Paris for you to knit your wayswiftly, unerringly, to indooror outdoor charm. A Parisian garment to catch and hold your attention is the unusual shaped neckline - so snug-fitting; also the strapped centre piece which, in the original jumper, has been decorated with three black buttons. A matching belt in suede is advocated; or you could wear a silver belt with marked success if you substituted chromium buttons for the black.