Musings from Marilyn

Vintage 50s Tweedy Chanel-esque Sweater Jacket Knitting Pattern

Posted February 2nd, 2013 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

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 »

Fab 50s Vintage Bolero Sweater Knitting Pattern

Posted January 6th, 2013 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

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 »

Sweet Vintage 40s Bolero Knitting Pattern

Posted July 24th, 2012 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

I love it when I come across variations of vintage knitting patterns; this beauty is another sweet version of Kate’s royal reception angora bolero sweater. Named the Dolman Bolero, it is from the 1940s. Just adorable and oh-so stylish! I think it would look fabulous knitted in fluffy angora, and I love the big button… Read more »

Vintage 1955 Knitting Pattern for Bolero Sweater Jacket

Posted May 8th, 2011 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

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

Posted May 7th, 2011 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

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 »

Knit a Vintage 50s Version of Kate’s Angora Bolero!

Posted May 2nd, 2011 by finnfemme & filed under Fashion, Vintage.

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 »

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