I keep finding more angora sweaters in my perusing of the late ’60s Seventeen magazines! I guess I never realized at the time, how fashionable angora was then. Anyway, I thought I’d share several more pics that I thought were so pretty. Pretty in Pink Angora! This is Tina McDonough, an award-winning ballerina from Seattle… Read more »
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Those Cute Fluffy Angora 60s Mini Dresses!
There was a period in the late 60s/early 70s when fluffy angora mini dresses were all the rage. Pretty in pastel colors, they are just so adorable with their soft fuzziness and mod mini styling. Pearls, long necklaces and earrings were the perfect accessories. This trio of pink and blue angora dresses is from the… Read more »
Pretty in Pink Angora Cover Girl – Seventeen 1968
I love angora sweaters! Fluffy angora sweater popularity in fashion seems to come and go (Ed Wood-types nonwithstanding). But there are certain eras where it seems like everyone is wearing it. The ’80s were really into angora, with those bold, bright outrageously furry 80% angora sweaters from Korea. The ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s were also… Read more »
Vintage 50s Tweedy Chanel-esque Sweater Jacket Knitting Pattern
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 »
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 »