Vintage Knitting

The weather may not be cooperating, but post Labor Day I am ready to pull out all my cardigans and tights.  I did, however, get a chance to wear this sweater last week before it got super hot again.

The Fall season means my knitting needles will start to get more of a workout, and I will hopefully complete a few of the projects that have been stashed away on needles for quite some time.   

This sweater is “The Rose Jumper” from A Stitch in Time.  The book is filled with knitting projects from the 1920s through the 1940s.  Copies of the original patterns are included along with updated versions with extended sizes.  I am absolutely in love with every project in Volume 1 – if only there were more hours in the day!  And if you are looking for a little vintage inspiration, the photography is stunning.

I finished this sweater back in January, but never got around to wearing it - mostly because I could not find a skirt to wear with it.  That means it is time to start sewing up some 1930s inspired skirts!  Then the weather got too warm, and it was tucked away.  As soon as the weather gets cool again, I will be sure to pull this out again.

More pictures of the finished sweater may be found over at Lilacs & Lace.