Daffodil, a Jumper-Cardigan
Patons and Baldwins 'Style', Volume 5 c. 1939
34" Bust - fingering weight yarn - 4mm & 2.75mm needles
Yet another treat from the lovely Bex over at Subversive Femme
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
1940's Knitting - Triangle in Many Moods Turban
Triangle in Many Moods Turban
Weldon's No.218 - Caps, Gloves & Scarves c.1939-1940
Yet another treat from the lovely Bex over at Subversive Femme
Monday, 9 December 2013
1940's Knitting & Crochet - A Novelty Turban Hat
Sunday, 8 December 2013
1940's Knitting - Split-Neck Jumper
Split-Neck Jumper
Patons 820
(36" Bust)
Yet another treat from the lovely Bex over at Subversive Femme
Thursday, 5 December 2013
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
1910's Knitting - Downton Abbey Hat
Download the free knitting pattern from Knitsofacto in French & English Here and follow along with the above tutorial!
Monday, 2 December 2013
Vintage Crochet - Snowflakes
Crochet Snowflake
Great way to use up left over yarn as they can be made in any weight.
Kindly created by Lucy from Attic 24
Sunday, 1 December 2013
1940's Knitting - Safety First Gloves
These little gloves are designed to keep you safe in even the darkest of winters!
Friday, 29 November 2013
1970's Crochet - Women's Day Granny Square Booklet
It would seem that Granny squares are considered fashionable again, not only in terms of gorgeous throws and blankets to adorn your abode but also to adorn your body!
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| Meadham Kirchhoff’s rainbow crochet jumper and dress from Topshop (Image source & further reading Deramores blog) |
So to ensure you all stay ahead of the fashion curve, todays booklet is dedicated to all things Granny Square and my, there are a lot of ways to use them. Enjoy!
1973 Jan Women's Day
Any One Can Do The Granny Square
Another simply amazing booklet from the Katie Parnell Collection, Kindly shared by her lovely daughter Jenny!
Thursday, 28 November 2013
1960's Knitting & Crochet - Sweaters
This is another fabulous booklet from the Katie Parnell Collection kindly shared by her daughter Jenny
Wednesday, 27 November 2013
1970's Knitting - Cable Jumpers and Cardigans
I was contacted recently by the very lovely Jenny who had found some patterns from her Moms (Katie Parnell) collection and wanted to share them with you all, how lovely of her!
The first in the set comes from an unnamed early 1970's cable Jumpers and Cardigans knitting pattern book. Enjoy!
30-40" Bust
Tuesday, 26 November 2013
1930's Sewing - Fortune Teller Dress
Fortune Teller Dress
Free size / Self Draft
Now you may think I've gone potty but I think this would make a simple yet fabulous 1930's draped evening dress
Created by BurdaStyle
This pattern is now being sold for 99c rather than for free
You will need to register for free with BurdaStyle to download
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