I love this sweater jacket! Vintage 1954, it’s reminiscent of a tweedy Chanel jacket. It is knitted with two contrasting color yarns for a great effect. Looks pretty easy to knit too. These directions are for size 12 (bust – 34″). Changes for sizes 14 (bust 36″) and 16 (bust 38″) are in parentheses. Enjoy!… Read more »
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Washing Cashmere Sweaters With Baby Shampoo
I am what you would call a cashmere freak. Totally! It is about the only natural sweater fiber that’s soft enough that I can wear next to my skin. Wool, mohair, and even angora are too itchy to wear without a layer between it and my somewhat sensitive hide. A big thank you to the… Read more »
Classic Vintage 50s Cardigan Sweater Knitting Pattern
Here’s another fab vintage 1954 knitting pattern! This is a classically chic cardigan, with deep V-neckline and 4 button closure. Very fun, and always in style. 🙂 Directions are for size 12 (bust 34″). Changes for sizes 14 (bust 36″) and 16 (bust 38″) are in parentheses. Download Pattern Here. ~Marilyn Huttunen
Those Swell Vintage Mary Maxim Hand Knitted Wool Sweaters!
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 »
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 »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!