Okay, I found one more 50s knitting pattern for a short bolero jacket! This one is really cute, with a stand-up shawl collar and cuff sleeves. It is more fitted than the 60s bolero I posted. This would look adorable knitted in angora, or some fluffy yarn. This jacket is for sizes 12, 14, and… Read more »
Posts Tagged: angora sweater
That Oh-So Glorious Fluffy Angora!
With all the great sartorial hoopla surrounding Kate Middleton’s (ahem, Princess Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge) white angora sweater that she wore to the royal wedding reception, I thought I would talk a little more about angora. First off, see that big white fluffy bunny rabbit pictured above? That is an angora rabbit, and its exquisite… Read more »
Knit a Vintage 50s Version of Kate’s Angora Bolero!
Since I was so enamored of Kate Middleton’s fluffy white angora bolero that topped the gown she wore to her wedding reception at Buckingham Palace (see my previous blog post of April 30th), I thought to look through my vintage knitting patterns to see if I could find a similar design. I collect vintage sewing… Read more »
And The Royal Bride Wore White Angora
I, being somewhat of an Anglophile (okay, an AVID Anglophile), was completely entranced by the royal wedding yesterday. I loved the somewhat austere solemness of it; the sense of royal history, and seemingly true love and dedication between William and Kate. Of course, I loved Kate’s dress. It was perfectly elegant, modern and gorgeous. The… Read more »
Sweater Season is Here!
It’s this time of year when the days shorten, the temperatures cool, and the leaves start to fall, that I start my whole routine of hauling out those good old sweaters. I really, really love sweaters so this is always a bit of a joy for me; even if it means putting up with brisker… Read more »
Angora, I adorya!
I really have developed a love for angora sweaters! I must admit that I mostly sell angora, as I tend to wear cashmere and mohair sweaters myself. But I have fallen in love with the tactile fluffiness of a beautiful angora sweater…I can see why there is such a following of ardent angora lovers. I… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!