I realize that it may seem a bit odd that I’m posting knitting patterns when it’s almost summer, but it has been so cool and rainy here in Seattle that it seems like perfect knitting weather! I am not one to knit in hot weather; I find it most sticky and annoying. But for those… Read more »
Posts Tagged: angora
Vintage 60s Knitting Pattern: Mohair Cardigan Sweater
Going through my vintage knitting pattern stash, I found this sweet 1960s pattern! Knit in fluffy mohair, it is a button-up cardigan style. The scallop edge detail is so fabulous. This would look so pretty in white or pastels. Again, this is vintage sizing, so a size 12 would fit a 32″ bust / size… Read more »
Vintage 1955 Knitting Pattern for Bolero Sweater Jacket
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 »
Vintage 60s Kate Bolero Knitting Pattern
I found another fab vintage knitting pattern for a bolero jacket similar to Kate Middleton’s! This one is from the 60s and calls for sequin trim – ooh la la. 🙂 I do find the most amazing things in my stash o’ stuff. I’ll be posting more vintage sweater and shawl knitting patterns in… Read more »
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 »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!
