I’ve always had a hankering for those wonderfully kitschy, yet amazingly stylish Mary Maxim knitted sweaters. I cannot pass one up if I see it in a thrift store; they are like magnets pulling me toward them! It’s so fun to see a bright, bold design on an incredibly warm and functional item. I got… Read more »
Posts By: finnfemme
Vintage 1949 Ivory Snow Soap For Washing Lingerie
First of all, I love Ivory soap. There is just something about the smell of it that evokes clean familiarity. I am glad that they have not changed the formulation or scent of the soap that’s still 99 44/100% pure! What the “unpure” .56% was, I never found out. It remains an unsolved mystery from… Read more »
Fab 50s Vintage Bolero Sweater Knitting Pattern
Since this is my first post of the new year, HAPPY NEW YEAR! I thought I’d start out 2013 with a great knitting pattern. This beauty is from 1954, and is a really splendid short bolero cardigan pattern. Knit with jumbo knitting needles, I love the cuffed 3/4th sleeves and pointed shawl collar. Sweet! This… Read more »
A Happy New Year’s (Eve) To You!
As I write this, I realize that most of the world has already celebrated the arrival of 2013. But living in the Pacific Northwest, we still have about 6 hours to go until the appointed hour. I am tucked into my house on this very cold night and am commencing to cook Hoppin’ John and… Read more »
Vintage 60s Chunky Knit Sweater Car Coat Knitting Pattern
This is a great knitting pattern from 1968 for a woman’s ‘Grand Prix’ car coat! It’s in a chunky knit and has a really neat Grecian Key design to it. I love the look to this — with the model’s green leggings in high boots, topped with the big knitted sweater, she fits right in… Read more »
Mod 60s GoGo Mini Dress Vintage Knitting Pattern
Here is a fab mod chunky knit dress knitting pattern from 1968! A ‘Sweet ‘n Sassy’ sleeveless turtleneck shift mini dress that is pretty awesome. I love how the model is rocking the orange boots, wide headband, chain medallion, and flip hairdo. This is a timeless style that looks quite easy to make. I love… Read more »