Vintage Sweater Patterns

Wartime knitting

Knit and crochet sweaters were an everyday garment for active Edwardian girls and women. Edwardian sweaters are still in style today. So knit, crochet or sew your own Edwardian sweater this winter following one of the 25 free antique Edwardian sweater patterns.

Knitwear

Today’s freebie pattern comes once again, from the March 1955 edition of Stitchcraft Magazine. (This edition is chock full of good knitting patterns!) Click on the following link to download the pattern as a pdf: Cutaway Neckline Sweater Pattern. Click here to add this pattern to your Ravelry Queue or Favorites. And another view in black and white: I’mContinue reading

Historical Clothing – Knitting

Good morning from a very sunny Suffolk! It’s just beautiful out there this morning; spring has definitely sprung. I hope those of you who celebrated had a wonderful Easter. Ours was spent at home with family where everyone (bar the vegetarians!) stuffed themselves silly on roast lamb with all the trimmings, followed by lemon cheesecake and then Easter eggs; perfick! Although it is still school holidays, the Mr has gone in for today to do extra work with some of the students, so my girls and I have a busy day of gardening planned, and then a trip to the cinema to see Cinderella this evening, I’ve heard great things about the costumes so can’t wait to see it! Before I get planting, I’ve managed to grab half an hour to myself, while the girls are digging for worms, to share with you two rather pretty woollies that have found a new home overseas. The pretty pair was commissioned by a thoroughly charming lady in New Zealand. She chose gorgeous patterns and opted for two seriously scrumptious shades of wool and I truly enjoyed working with her to create her vintage inspired pieces. First up is a pattern that you may have seen before on my blog as I knitted it back in 2014. It’s a Bestway pattern from the very early 1940’s and is for a close fitting jumper with a neat little collar in a mock smock design; try saying that after you’ve had a tipple or two! It was knitted in King Cole Merino Blend 4 ply in a shade called fern. I’ve used King Cole in the past and haven’t been overly impressed with the quality, especially their big value range, but I was pleasantly surprised with the Merino Blend and it was beautiful to work with. The colour range is great, the wool doesn’t split, and it is so super soft to the touch, and not at all itchy. When this one is knitted, the pattern doesn’t really show. The pieces come out really rather small and it isn’t until you block and press it that the design can be seen in all its glory. Wool – King Cole Merino Blend 4 Ply Weight used – 240g Time taken – 79 days Size – 32\

Crochet and knits

Crochet Vintage Catghan Sweater Patterns Patch Work Crochet Sweaters Vintage Catghan Sweaters Well, 2021 is certainly shaping up to be my

Knitting

Or reindeer sweater, or Norwegian sweater, which ever you tend to think is correct. Here in the South the weather has finally decided to moderate, and I do want to express my sympathy to those of …

Yarn

White Water Sweater Jacket Free Knitting Patterns

Vintage Crochet Pattern Romantic Lacy High Ruffled Collar Sweater Victorian Button Down Back PDF Instant Digital Download Retro 1980s 5 Ply

Offering a vintage digital PDF crochet pattern to make a pretty and feminine openwork sweater! This retro ’80s pattern offers full and complete instructions to make this feminine and romantic design with ruffled neck, circular yoke and 14 button down back closure. For sizes: Body bust: 30-32 and 34, 36 Finished bust size: 37 and 39,41 Requires sports weight 5-ply yarn, 4/E and 5/F hooks and 14 buttons for back. US terminology pattern in English language only. INSTANT DOWNLOAD – Not a hard copy = means no shipping cost to you as well as immediate receival. The pattern will be available for you to download in PDF format directly after your payment is received. PDF file will be sent to the email you have on file on your Etsy account. Remember that these are vintage patterns. Recommended material brands may be hard to find, but often superior substitutes are readily available. To determine substitute supplies it is suggested you consult the internet. ** ENGLISH Language only Pattern **