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A Charming Braided Cable Twin Set – Cardigan and Sweater Set!

April 17, 2024 · 1940s, Free Knitting Patterns, Free Pattern, Vintage Knitting Patterns, Women's Knits

A Twin Set is a pattern where a cardigan and a short-sleeved sweater are knit to match! You can knit just the sweater, just the jumper or both! This pattern uses fingering weight yarn and might take a bit to…

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5 Free Vintage Sweater Knitting Patterns!

April 20, 2024 · Uncategorized

1 A Summer Stripy Sweater 2 A Lacey Summer Blouse 3 A Cute Braided Cable Twin Set of Sweaters 4 A Striking Striped Sweater 5 A Cabled Short Sleeved Jumper

Saxony Ribbed Sweater

April 19, 2024 · 1940s, Free Knitting Patterns, Free Pattern, Vintage Knitting Patterns, Women's Knits

This sweater features a simple yet effective all-over knit pattern that provides a close and cozy fit. It is a Saxony-type ribbed pullover.

Strikingly Striped Vintage Sweater

April 18, 2024 · 1940s, Free Knitting Patterns, Free Pattern, Vintage Knitting Patterns, Women's Knits

This pattern is simple, yet striking! This pattern alternates 2 rows of red with 6 rows of navy blue – allowing for stripe repeats that do not require extra weavingi n of ends.

A Vintage Cap Sleeve Sweater for Summer Holiday

April 16, 2024 · 1950s, Free Knitting Patterns, Free Pattern, Vintage Knitting Patterns, Women's Knits

This cute 1950s sweater is perfect for a quick knit in 2-ply wool. It is knit in stripes two rows at a time, so you can carry your yarn up the side, resulting in minimal weaving ends in! This pattern…

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A Lacy, Easy-Breezy Vintage Summer Jersey

April 16, 2024 · 1950s, Free Crochet Pattern, Free Knitting Patterns, Free Pattern, Knitting Patterns, Uncategorized, Vintage Knitting Patterns, Women's Knits

This vintage 1950s pattern is written for bust sizes 32-28 inches, wider range than most! This is a lacy sweater designed with fingering-weight yarn. This pattern repeat combined lace and cables, so adds a fun twist to your knitting. There…

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