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Vintage patterns to knit flat

Every pattern can be knitted flat in pieces and sewn up, just as the original was. Some can also be knitted in the round: you choose when you make your pattern.

Decade
Garment
Yarn
Method
Skill

1940s

Fitted shapes and clever details
1940sThe Fifth Avenue Cardigan, an original 1940s knitting pattern

The Fifth Avenue Cardigan

Experienced · Fingering, DK, Worsted £5.95 1940sThe Land Girl Vest, an original 1940s knitting pattern

The Land Girl Vest

Intermediate · Fingering £5.95 1940sThe Sweetheart Gingham Top, an original 1940s knitting pattern

The Sweetheart Gingham Top

Intermediate · Fingering, DK £5.95 1940sThe Hourglass Cardigan, an original 1940s knitting pattern

The Hourglass Cardigan

Intermediate · Fingering, DK, Worsted £5.95 1940sThe Regatta Sweater, an original 1940s knitting pattern

The Regatta Sweater

Intermediate · Fingering, DK £5.95 1940sThe Savoy Sweater, an original 1940s knitting pattern

The Savoy Sweater

Intermediate · Fingering, Sport, DK £5.95

1950s

Shrugs, dolman sleeves and drive-in jackets
1950sThe Starlet Shrug, an original 1950s knitting pattern

The Starlet Shrug

Beginner · Fingering, Sport, DK, Worsted £5.95 1950sThe Soda Shop Sweater, an original 1950s knitting pattern

The Soda Shop Sweater

Intermediate · Fingering, DK £5.95 1950sThe Station Wagon Cardigan, an original 1950s knitting pattern

The Station Wagon Cardigan

Intermediate · Bulky, Worsted £5.95 1950sThe Drive-In Jacket, an original 1950s knitting pattern

The Drive-In Jacket

Easy · Bulky, Worsted, DK £5.95 1950sThe Riviera Sweater, an original 1950s knitting pattern

The Riviera Sweater

Intermediate · Fingering, DK £5.95 1950sThe Garden Party Top, an original 1950s knitting pattern

The Garden Party Top

Easy · Fingering, DK, Worsted £5.95

1960s

Clean lines and big collars
1960sThe Jet Set Cardigan, an original 1960s knitting pattern

The Jet Set Cardigan

Intermediate · Bulky, Worsted, DK £5.95 1960sThe Café Society Top, an original 1960s knitting pattern

The Café Society Top

Easy · Bulky, Worsted, DK £5.95 1960sThe Opera Cape, an original 1960s knitting pattern

The Opera Cape

Easy · Super bulky, Bulky £5.95 1960sThe Weekender Polo, an original 1960s knitting pattern

The Weekender Polo

Intermediate · Fingering, Sport, DK, Worsted £5.95 1960sThe Embassy Jacket, an original 1960s knitting pattern

The Embassy Jacket

Intermediate · Worsted, DK £5.95 1960sThe Garden Room, an original 1960s knitting pattern

The Garden Room

Intermediate · Worsted, DK £5.95

1970s

Wraps, smocks and poet sleeves
1970sThe Disco Darling Sweater, an original 1970s knitting pattern

The Disco Darling Sweater

Intermediate · Fingering, DK £5.95 1970sThe Kings Road Vest, an original 1970s knitting pattern

The Kings Road Vest

Intermediate · Fingering, Sport, DK £5.95 1970sThe Portobello Wrap, an original 1970s knitting pattern

The Portobello Wrap

Intermediate · Fingering, Sport, DK, Worsted £5.95 1970sThe Bloomsbury Smock, an original 1970s knitting pattern

The Bloomsbury Smock

Intermediate · Fingering, Sport, DK, Worsted £5.95 1970sThe Poet Sleeve Sweater, an original 1970s knitting pattern

The Poet Sleeve Sweater

Easy · Fingering, Sport, DK £5.95 1970sThe Varsity Cardigan, an original 1970s knitting pattern

The Varsity Cardigan

Intermediate · Fingering, Sport, DK, Worsted £5.95

1980s

Batwings, cables and argyle
1980sThe Confetti Tweed Sweater, an original 1980s knitting pattern

The Confetti Tweed Sweater

Easy · Bulky, Worsted, DK £5.95 1980sThe Marshmallow Jacket, an original 1980s knitting pattern

The Marshmallow Jacket

Intermediate · Super bulky, Bulky £5.95 1980sThe Footloose Lattice, an original 1980s knitting pattern

The Footloose Lattice

Intermediate · Bulky, Worsted, DK £5.95 1980sThe Country Weekend Cardigan, an original 1980s knitting pattern

The Country Weekend Cardigan

Experienced · Bulky, Worsted £5.95 1980sThe Breakfast Club Sweater, an original 1980s knitting pattern

The Breakfast Club Sweater

Intermediate · Bulky, Worsted £5.95 1980sThe Sloane Ranger Vest, an original 1980s knitting pattern

The Sloane Ranger Vest

Experienced · Bulky, Worsted, DK £5.95