I know it’s nearing summer and perhaps the last thing you want/need is a tailored jacket pattern.  But Anne was kind enough to request it, so who am I to say no.  :) Click on the following link to download the free pdf: Double Collar Double Chic Pattern. This pattern is from the January 1937 edition… Read More »

Before I delve in to today’s freebie pattern, I wanted to give you an update on my knitted Floral Jumper. I decided that I’m going to forge ahead with the same yarn I had been using, the cascade heritage, instead of starting over with a new cotton yarn.  Since I’ve never worked with cotton (or… Read More »

I said I was up for a knitting challenge, and here I am knitting up a jumper using both a stranded & intarsia knitting techniques all in one go.  Pure craziness! Stranded knitting (or more commonly known as Fair Isle) is when you knit with two colors on the same row, alternating back and forth,… Read More »

Hey guys! Just a short post today… I hate to admit it, but after nearing completion on my Sun-Ray Ribbed Jumper, I’m just not liking it.  Even though I am 100% on gauge with the pattern using even the same exact yarn that “they” used, I just don’t like it.  The ribbing doesn’t have that… Read More »

The weather cleared up in Chicago (finally!) for me to go out and take some photos.  It’s still quite cold, which was a plus since I was taking photos of my long-sleeved Spring Suit Jumper.  Otherwise, I can’t wait for it to get warmer so I can go out in the rest of my recently… Read More »

It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted up some patterns for you all!  I was going to blog about my most recent sewing project/s but I figured that could wait till Monday. This pattern comes from the February/March 1944 edition of Stitchcraft Magazine. Click on the following link to download the pattern as a… Read More »

While I’m still working on my Sun-Ray Ribbed Jumper, I’m not progressing as fast as I did when I was home sick (with nothing else to do) vs. when I’m back at work. Thanks for all of your well-wishes btw.  Felix and I are still coughing a bit, but I feel so much better than… Read More »

Friends, I’m on a roll with knitting!  I’ve been sick for a week and it was the only thing I could manage to do.  While I’m feeling a bit better, I still can’t manage to stop. My 9-5 day job has utterly drained me of all of my creative energy as of late, which is… Read More »

Today’s knitting pattern comes from the January 1943 edition of Stitchcraft magazine. Click on the following link to download the pattern as a pdf: Plain and Practical Cardigan Pattern. It’s so dreary a name for this lovely, chic pattern don’t you think?!  If it were me this would be the “Pretty & Practical” cardigan pattern.  Let’s… Read More »

Today’s freebie pattern comes once again, from the March 1955 edition of Stitchcraft Magazine.  (This edition is chock full of good knitting patterns!) Click on the following link to download the pattern as a pdf: Cutaway Neckline Sweater Pattern And another view in black and white: I’m not 100% why they call this a cut-away neckline, but since… Read More »