No Yarn Left Behind

Knitting vintage patterns isn’t just about making something pretty, it’s about connecting with the past in a way that feels personal and creative.

Land Girls wore practical clothing suited to farm work, including woollen garments to keep warm during chilly mornings. Fingerless mittens were popular because they allowed dexterity while protecting hands from cold weather. Knitting these mittens was a common pastime, and patterns like the free one shared here were widely used.

What lovely little 1930s person wouldn't want to wake up to a new dolly under the tree? Or wrapped in lovely paper on their birthday? Or a lovely new handknit holiday outfit for their tiny treasure?

A free vintage pattern from the 1940 publication of Knitcraft, an Australian knitting magazine. It features a deep U-shaped neckline and some clever but simple waist shaping, and is perfect for dressing up in true vintage style or just throwing on over a pair of jeans.

This free 1947 pattern for simple quick knit bed socks are perfect to keep your toes cosy.

My workroom gave to meeeeeeee..........! Why has this little gem been hiding in the cupboard like it's in witness protection? I'm totally...

Notes on knitting the 3 hour sweater from the original 1930s pattern. Can I do it in just 3 hours? How long does it actually take?

I took some sneaky time off from my day job yesterday. My latest pair of Stinky Shearer's Socks and the February volume of the CWA...

Woohoo! Move over Jamie Lee and Jane Fonda! Legwarmers are back baby!!! Retro 80s Leg Warmers. Ahhhh... the 80s when Smash Hits and Mix...

Well that's my weekend sorted. I have been waiting ever so (un) patiently for this to arrive so I can start my "As You Like It" project ...

Spoiler alert: this is the completed vest she never finished "Do you have a good pattern for a plain men's vest" asked Mum. She had come...

Newly knitted, soft and squishy or rough and scratchy for those stubborn bits of leftover lunch Freshly laundered, new and shiny or old and holey.  Plain, simple and forever practical or full of elaborate patterns and fancy scalloped edges. Dishes might be boring but that doesn't mean your dish cloths have to be! Some of my plain and simple washcloths knitted in lovely Australian Cotton I do love a good dishie (wash cloth, dish cloth or if you are my Nan reincarnated a "flann