1940s knitting patterns free

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The National Library of Australia has made hundreds of free vintage knitting patterns available for keen knitters. Here's where to find free knitting pattenrs

This 1940s pullover’s all over heart pattern is perfectly kitschy without being over the top. Styled the right way it’s perfect for a night out with your honey but can also be dressed down for a cozy night at home watching your favorite romantic comedy. The Heart Pullover is knit in pieces from the bottom up with set-in sleeves. It has an all-over pattern of stockinette hearts against a reverse stockinette background. There are three sizes with bust measurements of 29”, 31” and 33”. The…

We buy and sell original 1930s, 1940s and 1950s clothing, shoes, hats, bags, jewellery and accessories. Free 1940s knitting patterns.

Here’s a cute little cardigan from the cover of Patons Knitting Book No. 171 I just nabbed on Ebay (I also got 8 booklets from 1940 – 1949 coming too, 99c each! Yeehah!) Two sizes for the bust, 33inch and 36inch. Knit in Patons Crepe...

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Today's free pattern comes from the book Knitted Garments for All by Jane Koster and Margaret Murray. It is one of a series of books that w...

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Not an original idea, but a great one. Lots of lovely bloggers, including Wendy at The Vintage Pattern Files, post free knitting and sewing patterns. They are usually posted on a Friday, so who am I to argue? Here's my first free pattern for you: This was one of the first successful vintage jumpers I completed, back in 2004 (10 years ago already). I was seriously pleased with it. I didn't know much about tension then, and don't even think I tested it. The yarn I used was from The Handweavers…