Vintage Knitting

Gaze at one hundred years of people knitting.

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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.

This is an INSTANT DOWNLOAD, no physical item will be mailed/shipped. PDFs can be instantly downloaded following the Etsy download link after payment. You'll receive the pattern as a PDF format. Vintage 1930s knitting pattern how to make a ladies neckband jumper in vintage 1930s style. The pattern was tested by me, you can see the pictures od the result, so you may be sure that the pattern is clear and correct. Please view the attached photographs for materials, sizes, etc. Size: Adult Size…

This jumper is part of a twinset. The matching cardigan can be found here: ’Trimmed with Roses’ Twinset Cardigan Yarn Jamieson & Smith 2 ply Jumper Weight 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) x 25g balls shown in shade FC43 Jamieson’s Spindrift 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) x 25g balls shown in shade 526 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) x 25g balls in 2 contrasting shades shown in shades 788 and 242. Also required Short zip Stitch holders Take a peek at our ’look book’ for A Stitch in Time Volume 2.

If I saw a picture of a girl knitting on the cover of McLean magazine, I think I'd fall off my chair.

YARN: DK weight yarn, approx 825 (909; 1007; 1118; 1196) [1301; 1432; 1481; 1561] metres / 900 (991; 1098; 1219; 1305) [1420; 1562; 1615; 1703] yards. Sample shown in The Fibre Company Knightsbridge, a blend of 65% baby llama, 25% merino wool, and 10% silk. NEEDLES & NOTIONS: 3.75mm circular needles for the main body, either 24” or 30” depending on size. 4mm and 3.5mm needles of your preferred length for working sleeves (ie. magic loop, 2 circulars, DPNs). You will also need scrap yarn for…

The Hobbiton Vest is a classic vintage-style vest worked in seed stitch with a decorative mock buttonband. It is inspired by both the elegant 1940s, and the cozy velvet- and wool vests worn by the Hobbits in the Shire. It is worked bottom up with one strand fingering weight and one strand Mohair Silk held together. Needles: 3.5mm & 4mm Yarn: Fabel Knitwear Athena & Fabel Knitwear Mohair Silk Size: (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) Bust: Aprox (84cm) 96cm (106cm) 116cm (124cm) 132cm (140cm)…

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THIS PATTERN IS IN ENGLISH - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD - NO REFUND This pattern can be hard if you are a beginner. This is a translated version of the Norwegian pattern. Original pattern: Rauma Garn. Translated by Knittingkiki Original yarn: Rauma Vamsegarn (50 g = 83 m) Color A: White/Purple/Black Color B: Red/Pink/Green Needles: long double pointed needles or circular needles in 4 mm and 5 mm. Gauge: 16 sts and 16 rows = 10 x 10 cm. In both brioche sts and stockinette sts. Sizes and measurements…