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1950s Playful Pets, knitted kitten and puppy toy patterns from Stitchcraft

Sandy the Pup, and Snowball the Kitten – these little pets can made from oddments of yarn, and each stands about 8 inches high. The pattern comes from Stitchcraft Magazine. This knitting pattern uses...

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Patons No. 252, Knitted Homewares, Toys and Novelties

Patons 252 – Knitted Homewares and Novelties. A charming 1940s’ styled knitting book with practical and fun knitted things to make for your home and family. A 28 page PDF containing a range of patterns...

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Cushions and Cosies in Knitting and Crochet, by Madame Weigel

The highly collectable and very rare “Cushions and Cosies” from Madame Weigel, circa early 1930s. This 20-page PDF booklet contains patterns for 12 tea cosies, 12 cushions and an afghan. Delightful and...

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Wendy the WAAAF, 1940s knitted toy pattern from 1940s

“Here is Wendy… If your cherub has leanings towards the Army use khaki instead of the Air Force blue, grey and light blue quoted in the instructions.” This pattern is so detailed, its unbelievable....

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1950s Italian Monogram embroidery booklet, Alfabeti e monogrammi

Fancy a Roman Holiday? “Alfabeti e monogrammi” is an amazing 28 page Italian monogram booklet from the 1950s, available in a high resolution PDF. It is written in Italian, however you don’t need to...

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1950s Poodles for Everyone, knitted poodle covers for toilet roll covers, tea...

Poodles By Popular Request! No mid-century house would be complete without knitted poodles covering everything possible. Included in this PDF pattern are: – poodle tea cosie – poodle toilet roll cover...

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1930s Knitted Georgie Giraffe toy pattern Bestway 943

“Lanky but Lovable! Georgie the Giraffe is so lifelike, with his long neck and lanky legs, that every child will make him an immediate favourite.” Georgie is made in sections, and the spots are...

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1940s Home-Made Toys presented by The Australian Women’s Weekly, World War II...

Home-Made Toys – presented by The Australian Women’s Weekly A 52 page PDF containing a range of wooden toys, knitted dolls and animals to make for children during World War II (early 1940s). Patterns...

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