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@oldpatterns

Vintage knitting, sewing and crochet patterns, a hint of romance, a glimmer of glamour, a splash of common sense and a head full of dreams.

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So @SheffCouncil why is all the parking in the city centre £2 for the entire day on a Sunday but I can't pay 80p for half an hour like I can during the week?


This is a little bit different. It's made from little flowers worked on a flower loom and the sewn together with a crochet waist band. Have to say the model looks a little uncomfortable but it's a fabulous blouse.… instagram.com/p/CDHRuVhAI9J/…


Aaaand following swiftly on from my last post, I introduce the beautiful Autumn Woods. This is a crochet jumper with knitted sleeves. Like most 1930s knitting patterns it's on the slim side with a 33" bust but it… instagram.com/p/CDHGDq_gp5I/…


Got my act together and this sweetie is now in my etsy shop (the link is in my bio). This booklet is simply gorgeous with 8 wonderful Art Deco designs in both knitting and crochet. I'll also be adding the patterns… instagram.com/p/CDHFDc3AeiZ/…


Ermahgerd!!! I swear I didn't mean to but how could I resist? Another beautiful early 30s booklet filled with fabulous designs. Might spend the weekend scanning all these to get copies into the shop. #weldonsinstagram.com/p/CC_E0eDAn0f/…


I've decided to start selling the originals of my vintage patterns through my etsy shop. I love them but have far too many to enjoy them. Will try to add 20 a week so it'll only take me 5 years to list them… instagram.com/p/CC085Yrg_se/…


I love it when you spot a treasure semi-buried under tat in a rubbish photo, put on a bid and then hope that your instincts are correct. I now have 13 glorious early 1930s patterns to peruse in this lovely booklet.… instagram.com/p/CCqHGHkAb1O/…


New in at the shop I love this wonderful 1950s lady's jacket. The front cables and dolman sleeves are fab and what about that great buckle fastening? And that's not all, it come in 5 sizes up to a 42" bust. The link… instagram.com/p/CCkNzxGgXPf/…


New to me patterns!!! The cardigans are the elusive vintage plus size - up to a 44" bust and worked in double knit so nice and quick too. I plan to have copies of them in the shop by the end of the week: link is in… instagram.com/p/CCTQ1vyAcdV/…


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Yesterdays announcement makes face coverings big news. There are still many out there, many Key Workers, who don’t have a face covering. This weekend can you make a few more? Or make a start? Lets get the 15th June covered. Find everything you need at bigcommunitysew.co.uk


Early 1930s Basketweave Jumper with a 39" bust. I love this etsy.me/2Ktu4CS via @Etsy


1920s lace jumper. Just listed on etsy - this is a one piece work of art etsy.me/2Kp2qHs via @Etsy


Got bored so added some zigzags although it does look a bit odd where I changed the pattern.… instagram.com/p/BLvH2wGjPmj/


This is going to be freaking awesome or a bloody mess. Only time will tell. #mysteryknitinstagram.com/p/BLTPMPSD4qa/


A bag of taphestry wool. A 4mm circular knitting needle and a long car ride. #mysteryknitinstagram.com/p/BLQYoSQDjDz/


The agony of realising that it's not the pattern, it's you. Couldn't work out how this could… instagram.com/p/BJZzFu9j856/


Forgot to post on WIP Wednesday but today just as good. Finished the sleeve and have divided for… instagram.com/p/BJPedLJjK12/


Bus knitting for the past 2 weeks and I've nearly finished a sleeve. There's 253 stitches to a… instagram.com/p/BI63Y2ADXfU/


Finally managed to list 200 patterns on Etsy so to celebrate I'm giving 20% off everything until… instagram.com/p/BHZo3NzjOC_/


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