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Made By Me – I Finished a red raglan jumper (links to free pattern)
I have been a bit lax at blogging about my finished projects this year. Partly it’s because I’m a bit camera-shy. This is a project I finished a while ago, and wore on Saturday to the Classic Car Boot...
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Free Vintage Knitting Magazine: Stitchcraft May 1937
I’ve already shared a few of these patterns, ages ago, but here is the whole thing all in one post! There are a variety of short sleeved ladies jumpers – Introducing Clanora on pages 15, looks like a...
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Free Vintage Crochet Pattern: This Attractive Affair from Stitchcraft August...
This one may look familiar if you follow me on Instagram. I’ve knitted a similar jumper which was reprinted in A Stitch In Time Volume 2, but originally came from this magazine. This is the crochet...
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Free Vintage Knitting Pattern – A 30s jumper with an unusual stitch and collar
This is a 32-34 inch bust and warns the twisted rib is not a beginners design. It is marvelous though. I’m wondering if I can knit the same in stocking stitch, because that collar is marvelous. From...
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free vintage knitting pattern –“Special for a Larger size Lady” 30s knit jacket
Stitchcraft from 1930s, sorry I’ve lost which issue I scanned it from. Its a 40 inch bust made in 4-ply.
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Sale time on Instagram
Tonight at 7pm UK time I’m going to be selling vintage sewing magazines, knitting magazines and sewing patterns on my Instagram sale account @sunnystitchersale. Next week I have some 60s and 70s Vogue...
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Free Vintage Knitting Pattern: An Adorable Little Jumper from Mab’s Weekly
I’m so astounded, the website has reached over 1,200 people in one month – wow! Hello everyone! Here is a scan from a new publication to the website – Mab’s Weekly from November 3rd 1934. It’s a 32...
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Free Vintage Knitting Pattern: New Radiant Jumper from Mab’s Weekly
New Radiant Jumper from january 1934 Mab’s Weekly. It has 34 inch bust finished measurement and is made in 3-ply.
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Normal Service Will Resume Soon
Hey, sorry it’s been so long since I posted, but the popularity of the blog hasn’t wained in my long winter break, which is marvelous! I have a whole stack of patterns to share, some that I own and...
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Free Vintage Knitting Pattern: In Honeycomb Stitch from 1935
I’m fairly sure this is from a 1935 issue of Weldon’s Ladies Journal. It was scanned way way back in October 2015, so my memory is hazy and my notes leave a lot to be desired. The pattern is nice...
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Free Knitting Pattern: Easy to Knit Jumper from 1935
Here is another pattern from Weldon’s Ladies Journal 1935. Again apologies on not having the date for you. It’s a finished bust of 35 inches, so 33 – 34 -35 inches depending on how tight you wear your...
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Free Vintage Knitting Patterns – Tops from 1935 (Fay’s Second Book of...
This is was published in 1934. (I think my friend Theodora might have done the actual scanning, as we visited the British Library together – I recommend her blog for more than just free knitting...
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Free Vintage Crochet Pattern – from 1932/33
Getting a New Slant On Things – this diagonally-striped jumper is crocheted in a simple pattern. It’s finished measurements are 35 inches across the bust, so it’s for a 33-35 inch bust depending on how...
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Free Vintage Knitting Pattern -Zig-Zag Stripes
From Mab’s Weekly November 1934, with a finished bust of 35 inches, made from Paton’s 3 ply super scotch fingering. Wouldn’t a chart make this easier? I haven’t got that but I do have some photos of...
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Free Vintage Knitting – Men’s Socks Patons & Baldwin 137
I think this might be from the 1950’s, judging from the picture on the back of the other patterns you could buy. I’ve noticed 1940’s male models for knitting patterns always look at the camera. I...
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Stitchcraft front covers & knitting tips 1930’s
Over all my visits to the British Library I’ve scanned or photographed a lot of Stitchcraft from covers. I posted here all those from 1932 to 1933. Here are covers from 1934 and 1935.
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Free Vintage Knitting Pattern from 1930’s – Harlequin
34-36 inch bust This one is from Listers of Bradford, who have the best strap line – “The nicest wools to use.” Not shrink proof, soft or long lasting, just nice; the best understated British...
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Free Vintage Knitting Pattern from 1940’s Weldon’s Lovely Bolero
This is a nice little 40’s bolero pattern I found in a charity shop. Charity shop knitting pattern shopping is not easy. I might visit 6 or 7 before I find a single pattern and then you must always...
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Free Vintage Knitting Pattern – Bestway 1721 Fair Isle Cardigan from WW2
This matches the jersey from Bestway Leaflet 1720, which I have seen for sale as a pdf on Etsy, if you want the matching set. It’s made in 3 ply and is for either 34 inch bust or knitted on bigger...
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Free Knitting Pattern from 1940’s Bestway 1640 Tyrolean Jumper Embroidered...
Isn’t this lovely! It’s in the Tyrolean style, which I think of being the hippie look of the 30s and 40s as it referenced traditional styles worn in rural areas. It’s for a I’ve been sorting through...
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