Tyrolean Print Ladies Sweater
Sunday 29 April 2012
1930's Knitting - Brassier & Panties
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1930 Underwear Set
"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."(All sizes) |
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1930's Knitting - Boudoir Throw
Boudoir Throw
Recapture the elegance of the 30's boudoir with this retro throw.
Recapture the elegance of the 30's boudoir with this retro throw.
Pattern from Creative Knitting
Saturday 28 April 2012
1950's Knitting - Twin Set For Glamorous Evenings
Twin Set For Glamorous Evenings
(36" Bust)
Kindly reproduced by the Harp Lounge - website sadly no longer active
(36" Bust)
Kindly reproduced by the Harp Lounge - website sadly no longer active
1940's Knitting - Women's Smart Slipover
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
Spiral Bedsocks
From Madam Weigel's Journal of Fashion, May 1, 1948.
(To fit any size)
(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
Woman's Jumper with Tie Waist
From Stitch Needlecraft and Home Feature Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 12, 1951.
(32-33" Bust)
(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
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
1940's Knitting - Water Sprite Swim-Suit
(32-34" Bust)
"Ready to meet sun and sea, a two-colour swim-suit knitted in couponless thread."
Pattern from Vintage Purls
1950's Knitting - A Cardigan for the Fuller Figure
Cardigan for the "Fuller Figure"
From Needlewomen & Needlecraft, No.52, 1952.
( 38-39" Bust)
( 38-39" Bust)
Pattern from Vintage Purls
1940's Knitting - Norwegian Mitts
Norwegian Mitts
From Needlewoman and Needlecraft no.53 1953.
To fit 6¼ to 6¾ inch hand.
To fit 6¼ to 6¾ inch hand.
1940's Knitting - Ladies Jersey
From Needlework Illustrated no.198 1949.
(32-36" Bust)
"This well-cut woolie does more than double duty. It's excitingly dressy
for evening—teams perfectly with your tailored suit—is a lovely partner
for country tweeds. Interest lies in stitch detail—lacy trellis
pattern, bordered and yoked with rib."Pattern from Vintage Purls
1940's Knitting - Cosy Bed Jacket
Dainty Bed Jacket
From Needlework Illustrated no.191 1948.
To fit an "average" size.
To fit an "average" size.
"Delectable little coat knitted in a quilted stitch -- soft, dainty, featherweight. Long sleeves for extra cosiness, but we give instructions for short ones as well."
1950's Knitting - Of-The-Shoulder Evening Jumper
Off-The-Shoulder Evening Jumper
From Woman and Home January 1950.
(34" Bust)
From Woman and Home January 1950.
(34" Bust)
"The gleam of sequins adds glamour to the simple background.
1940's Knitting - Bobble Jumper
Ladies Bobble Jumper
From Stitchcraft number 94 (early 1940s).
To fit size 32-34 inch bust.
To fit size 32-34 inch bust.
"Elegant lacy pattern with interesting bobbles. Slightly gathered sleeve tops. The pattern instructions call for 2-ply wool, but a modern 4-ply will give the required tension. Pattern is knitted on slightly larger needles than normally used for this ply of wool - giving a nice, light top."
Pattern from Vintage Purls
1930's Knitting - Ladies Vest
Ladies Vest
From The 1933 Lux Book.
Width at underarm, 31 inches.
Width at underarm, 31 inches.
"The Vest is designed to give maximum warmth with a minimum of bulk. The
shaped waist fits snugly to the figure and helps to preserve the slim
lines so essential to modern dress. The neat lacy pattern at the top
gives the whole garment an air of daintiness."
1940's Knitting - Charm Star Cardigan
Charm Star Cardigan
From Charm Book 8 Width at underarm, 35½ inches.
"4-ply cardigan, original in pale blue with navy and white star motif. Sleeves are gathered at top."
Pattern from Vintage Purls
From Charm Book 8 Width at underarm, 35½ inches.
"4-ply cardigan, original in pale blue with navy and white star motif. Sleeves are gathered at top."
Pattern from Vintage Purls
Friday 27 April 2012
1940s Knittiing - Spiral-spun Waistcoat
'Spiral-spun waistcoat'
Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit
Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit
1940s Knitting - A Comfortable Helmet
A comfortable helmet
Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Hand knit
Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Hand knit
1940's Knitting - A V-necked Pullover Land Girl Jumper
A V-necked Pullover - Land Girl Jumper
From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit
(32-34" Bust)
From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit
(32-34" Bust)
Notice error on typed version of pattern, should say under where it says wider. So it is 35" round bust (under arms)
The original pattern is essentially the same as the above, just a long sleeved V-neck Jumper, knitted throughout in K1. P1. rib. This pattern would be be simple enough to convert, though you might need to reduce the width a little to account for all the extra ease/stretch the rib will give and the neck band will need to be worked a little deeper
1940's Knitting - A Fatuige Cap
Pattern for a fatigue cap which can double up as a scarf
Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit
Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit
1940's Knitting - A Practical Pullover
'A Practical Pullover'
From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit
From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit
1940's Knitting - Waistcoat For Warmth
'Waistcoats for warmth'
Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit
(32" Bust)
Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit
(32" Bust)
1940's Knitting - Long Socks & Bed Socks
'Long socks and Bed socks'
from Essentials for the Forces
from Essentials for the Forces
Long Socks
Bed Socks
Bed Socks
From the V&A Knitting Pattern Archive
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