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 »
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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 »
Beautiful Vintage 1971 Crocheted Juliet Midi Dress Pattern
This is such a stunningly feminine crocheted Juliet midi dress pattern from 1971! Quite often crocheted items don’t lend the same elegance as knitted patterns do, but this one is quite the exception. In keeping with the Romantic Romeo and Juliet aura of the late 60s-early 70s, this beauty is an empire-waisted style that has a… Read more »
Vintage 40s Leopard Print Hat & Gloves Knitting Pattern
I adore – ADORE – leopard print! Especially vintage leopard print anything. It is one pattern that stands the test of time, and always manages to look classic and yet very modern. It’s always fun to use leopard print as an accessory – it will add pop and pizazz to even the most mundane outfit…. Read more »
Knit Up a Fluffy Mohair~Angora Super Dress!
Now that fall is finally here and winter soon to follow, it’s time to take up the knitting needles once again and work on a great project. I found this fabulous vintage 1976 knitting pattern for The Super Dress. Knit in fluffy mohair, it is midi length with long sleeves and a cowl neckline. It… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!