Sunday 16 April 2023

1930s Knitting - P&B Noreen Jacket (Updated Links)


The Vintage Pattern Files: Free 1930s Knitting Pattern - Noreen Jacket
Noreen Jacket
Patons & Baldwin
38-42" Bust

Kindly shared by the lovely Bex over at Subversive Femme

1940s Knitting - A Fringed Sweater

Hello, it's been a while! 

I have a few post lined up for you lovely people over the next couple of days so there is finally something going on on this little blog of mine, it was never my intention to leave it so long but with a massive life change towards the end of last year, it rather scuppered any plans I had to keep this blog going on a daily basis. That said things are a little calmer now in my world and so hopefully I will be able to be a bit more proactive around here, fingers crossed!

I've decided to start with a post from the lovely Bex over at Subversive Femme and another beauty from her collection. I have also been through all of Bex's previous posts that have been linked on here and updated the links as she now has a swishy new site and the old links were no longer connecting with the correct patterns, so I have done a bit of much overdue maintenance and relinked the posts to their respective patterns!

If you find a link on this site that is no longer working please just drop me an email to: butterflybalcony@gmail.com  and I will see what I can do to remedy it!

Right, enough waffle from me, onto the free pattern!

The Vintage Pattern Files: Free 1940s Knitting Pattern - Fringed Sweater
A Fringed Sweater
Vogue Knitting Book No. 34 1949
32-38" Bust

Kindly shared by the lovely Bex over at Subversive Femme

1950s Knitting - Summer Mist Jumper (Link Updated)

The Vintage Pattern Files: Free 1940s Knitting Pattern - Summer Mist Jumper
Summer Mist Jumper
Sun-Glo Series 98 ‘Styles for the Young Matron’
38-42" Bust

Kindly shared by the lovely Bex over at Subversive Femme

1940s Knitting - Honeycombe Jacket (Link updated)

The Vintage Pattern Files: Free 1940s Knitting Pattern - Honeycombe Jacket
Honeycombe Jacket
Vogue Knitting No. 32
32-38" Bust

Kindly shared by the lovely Bex over at Subversive Femme

1950s Knitting - Bestway Anne Jumper (Links Updated)

The Vintage Pattern Files: Free 1950s Knitting Pattern - Bestway Anne Jumper
Anne
Bestway Lace Jumpers K127
34-38" Bust

Kindly shared by the lovely Bex over at Subversive Femme

Saturday 11 March 2023

1940s Knitting - Rowan Land Girls Sweater

The Vintage Pattern Files: Free 1940s Style Knitting Pattern - Womens Land Girls Sweater
“Land Girls” Fairisle Sweater
Bust 32–34, 36–38, 40-42, 44-46 Inches

Pattern Written in English, Dutch, German & French!!

Pattern created by Lucy Jones and kindly Shared by Love Knitting

1960's Knitting - Kimberly Jumper

The Vintage Pattern Files: Free 1960s Style Knitting Pattern - Women's Cosy Sweater

1960's Style Kimberly Jumper
Bust 32–34, 36–38, 40-42, 44-46 Inches


Knit this women's colour block and textured sweater a free pattern as part of the Rowan Studio 28 collection, a design by Ruth Green using the beautiful yarn Kid Classic (lambswool and kid mohair). With a funnel neck and three-quarter-length sleeves, this knitting pattern is for the beginner knitter


Pattern Written in English, Dutch, German & French!!

Pattern by Ruth Green found on the Love Craft Website

1940's Knitting - Fyne Womens Fair Isle Slip Over

The Vintage Pattern Files: Free 1940s Style Knitting Pattern - Women's Fair Isle Tank Top
Fine 
1940's Style Women's Fair Isle Tank Top/ Slip Over
Bust 32–34, 36–38, 40-42, 44-46 Inches

"Knit this women's slip-over designed by Marie Wallin and using Rowan Felted Tweed DK. This beautiful fair isle design is from our archive and was originally featured in Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 42"


Pattern by Marie Wallin and can be found on The Orry Mill

1970s Knitting - Cable Jumpers and Cardigans


I was contacted recently by the very lovely Jenny who had found some patterns from her Moms (Katie Parnell) collection and wanted to share them with you all, how lovely of her!

The first in the set comes from an unnamed early 1970's cable Jumpers and Cardigans knitting pattern book. Enjoy!


1960's Knitting - Lata Sweater

The Vintage Pattern Files: Free 1960s Style Knitting Pattern - MOD Style Sweater

Lata Sweater
1960s MOD Style Sweater
Bust 32–34, 36–38, 40-42, 44-46 Inches

Pattern Written in English, Dutch, German & French!!

"Knit this ladies houndstooth check long-sleeved sweater with contrast bands, a free download as part of the Rowan Studio Issue 32 collection. A design by Martin Storey, using our wonderful machine washable soft handle cotton yarn, Handknit Cotton (cotton), this knitting pattern is suitable for the average knitter."


You will need to create a Hobby Craft account to download (it's free)

Saturday 13 March 2021

Friday 12 March 2021

Thursday 11 March 2021

1930s/40s - The Aster Pants

The Aster Pants/Trousers
US sizing 2-30

Pattern designed by Mood Fabrics

You will need to provide your email address to access the pattern link.


Wednesday 10 March 2021