This is a little unusual as the pattern was offered by Woman's Own to mark the release of Johnny Belinda. The stamp on the back is for the Regent Cinema, Chatham, Kent with the date stamp of 7th March 1949. As far as I can tell neither the sweater, nor stocking cap get screen time and Jane Wyman's character in the film is a lot less glamorous.
The film was nominated for 12 Oscars with Jane Wyman winning Best Actress for her portrayal of Belinda, a deaf woman who kills her rapist. The subject of rape was taboo in films prior to this movie but the relaxation of the Hays Code meant that studios were willing to tackle such difficult subjects.
Anyway, this pattern was released to cash in on the film's success and features the novelty of little woollen dolls made into a necklace and belt.
Click on the picture for the pattern
Date: 1949
Measurements: 36" bust; length from shoulder 23”; sleeve seam 20"
Materials: 3-ply or light fingering; 2.75mm US 2 and 3.25mm US 3 needles; set of 2.75mm US 2 and 3.25mm US 3 dpns needles
Original used 10 ozs for the jumper and 2 ozs for the cap of Sirdar Majestic 3-ply
Tension: 7.5 stitches to 1 inch using 3.25mm US 3 needles
5 Pages
This is one of those classic sweaters that will last for ages and always look smart.
Here are 9 fabulous designs from the early 1920s that are easy to make with simple shapes and contain full instructions (with pictures) on how to knit and crochet. The designs are a mixture of knitting and crochet and I've added clearer descriptions below in the order of the photos. If you need more information of any of the designs, just ask.
The booklet also has some great adverts for vintage knitting and stitching shops and these have been added to my map of Vintage Knitting Shops of Britain
The measurements are taken from the schematics and the fashion of the time meant that garments were worn with positive ease or 4 inches or more. The simple shapes should make it easy to resize the garments.
UK crochet terminology
17 pages
Dorette Designs were published for a few years between 1946 and 1949 and prided themselves on their fashionable designs and high production values
This elegant jumper has a sweet bow at the neck with a great all over texture pattern
Date: 1947
Measurements: 36" bust; length 19"; sleeve seam 19"
For 38" bust use 4mm US 6 and work at a tension of 6 stitches and 8 rows to 1 inch
Materials: 3-ply or light fingering; 3.75mm US 5 and 2.75mm US 2 needles; 3 press studs
Original used 10 ozs of Listers 3-ply Lavenda
Tension: 13 stitches and 17 rows to 2 inches using 3.75mm US 5 needles
4 Pages
Just click on the pattern picture for a copy of the pattern
Not sure that these are quite roses but these pretty flowers make for a sweet short sleeved jumper or sweater for spring and summer
The pattern is in one size but working it on larger needles should give you an extra couple of inches.
Measurement: bust 34" 86cm; length 19" 48cm; sleeve seam 7.5" 19cm
Materials: 4ply or fingering wool; 3.25mm US 3 and 2.25mm US 1 needles; 5 small buttons
Original used 6 ozs white, 1 oz rose, at least 8 yards green and 1 yard black Sirdar Crepe Wool
No tension is given
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This pattern is a classic ribbed twin set with puffed shoulders and neat double breasted cardigan. I especially like the single ribbing across the shoulders on the jumper.
It's slim fitting (which you'd expect with all that ribbing) but stretches to a 34" bust and is made from a vintage 3-ply or more 4-ply judging by the needles. .
Click on the image to download the pattern and have a go at making a classic of 1940s fashion.
This is such an elegant jumper. I love the gently puffed sleeves and the lattice pattern really lifts it.
Date: estimated Early 1940s
Measurements: bust 34" to 36"; length from shoulder 19.5”; sleeve seam 3.75"
Materials: 3-ply or light fingering; 3.75mm US 5 and 2.75mm US 2 needles;
Original used 5 ozs Sirdar Super Shetland Wool in main colour and 2 ozs in red
Tension: 8 stitches and 9 rows to 1 inch using 3.75mm US 5 needles over stocking stitch (after pressing)
