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Victory yarn kit and discounts!

November 13, 2013 by Tasha 8 Comments

I'm very pleased to share a special promotion today, in collaboration with Susan Crawford. If you're a fan of modern vintage knitting, then without a doubt you know UK knitwear designer Susan Crawford. As you also may know, Susan has a gorgeous line of yarn produced with John Arbon, called Excelana. Excelana is available in fingering weight / 4 ply as well as DK weight. In fact, for Wovember, you can read more ... Read more »

Filed Under: Knit-alongs, Knitting Tagged With: excelana, knitwear design, vintage knitting

Accessories inspirations: Knit for Victory

November 11, 2013 by Tasha 15 Comments

Friends, the last week has been a whirlwind for me! I can't thank you all enough for all of the wonderful support on my first pattern release, Victory. Wonderful doesn't even begin to cover it. I'm seriously overwhelmed by the reception. :) Of course, there's not just the pattern release—there's the Knit for Victory knit-along launch. Yes! I'm so excited how many people are interested in the knit-along and have been ... Read more »

Filed Under: Knit-alongs, Knitting Tagged With: accessories, knit for victory, vintage knitting

Debut knitting pattern release: Victory

November 5, 2013 by Tasha 40 Comments

It's with a lot of nervousness and excitement that I announce today is the release of my first knitting pattern! Model: Rochelle New / Photographer: William Waldon The pattern is Victory, and inspired by Fair Isle tams of the 1940s. Cleverly tucked in among traditional motifs, you’ll find the V sign and Morse code used in the WWII-era "V for Victory" campaign. Vintage Fair Isle patterns often called for using ... Read more »

Filed Under: Knit-alongs, Knitting, Patterns Tagged With: excelana, knit for victory, knitting patterns, knitwear design, vintage knitting

Knit for Victory: a 1940s-inspired knit-along

November 3, 2013 by Tasha 79 Comments

Get your knitting needles ready for Knit for Victory! Knit for Victory: a 1940s-inspired knit-along What is it? Knit for Victory is a non-competitive vintage knitting challenge. Finish a large project, try your hand at something new-to-you like Fair Isle or knitting your first sweater, work on multiple projects...the challenge is what you make of it! Who can join? Everyone! Come one, come all. All skill levels ... Read more »

Filed Under: Knit-alongs, Knitting Tagged With: knit for victory, vintage knitting

Resources roundup for the fit & knit a 40s pullover series

November 1, 2013 by Tasha 6 Comments

Thank you for the lovely comments on my finished pullover! Many of you commented on the great color of the yarn, too. Truth be told that's my absolutely favorite shade of red. You may have noticed that you rarely see me in a lot of red though (outside of lipstick and nail polish) because I'm super picky about them, so it's ideal having a great staple pullover in a favorite shade! As promised, here's a list of all ... Read more »

Filed Under: Knit-alongs, Knitting Tagged With: fitting a 1940s pullover project, vintage knitting

Finished 1947 Campus Classics Cable Pullover

October 30, 2013 by Tasha 39 Comments

I started my fitting and knitting a 1940s pullover series earlier this month, and I told you it would go fast! You saw a few peeks here and there of the project as I knit it... in fact my blog and Instagram have been practically a sea of red yarn lately. But today you get to see the finished pullover! And boy, I really couldn't be happier with the final sweater, let me tell you! This ticks so many boxes in my ... Read more »

Filed Under: Knit-alongs, Knitting, Vintage Wardrobe Tagged With: finished projects, fitting a 1940s pullover project, vintage knitting, vintage knitting patterns

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My Knitting Patterns

Vintage-inspired Royale pullover knitting pattern release

Vintage-inspired Royale pullover knitting pattern release

Wondrella cardigan - new knitting pattern!

Wondrella cardigan – new knitting pattern!

Fortesse beret - new knitting pattern

Fortesse beret – new knitting pattern

Fortesse pullover - new knitting pattern

Fortesse pullover – new knitting pattern

Confidette bolero - new knitting pattern!

Confidette bolero – new knitting pattern!

Legendaire pullover hands behind head

Legendaire pullover – new knitting pattern release

Fayne beret: new knitting pattern release

Fayne beret: new knitting pattern release

Knitting pattern release: Sprigs and Berries

Knitting pattern release: Sprigs and Berries

Nisse: knitting pattern release

Nisse: knitting pattern release

Debut knitting pattern release: Victory

Debut knitting pattern release: Victory

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Getting a cardigan right

Getting a cardigan right

Our great 1950s kitchen renovation reveal

Our great 1950s kitchen renovation reveal

50s topper coat for spring

50s topper coat for spring

Nancy Drew and the Clue in the Epic Sweater

Nancy Drew and the Clue in the Epic Sweater

A plaid bolero, a dress, and a belt buckle walk into a bar

A plaid bolero, a dress, and a belt buckle walk into a bar

Spring green batwing sleeve bolero

Spring green batwing sleeve bolero

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