Retro Knit Friday!

This Bucilla pamphlet (Vol. 160) is from 1958. All the fashions use "Glace, the new high fashion yarn of Ban-Lon and Estron" on fine needles. The black V-neck blouse shown here is knit at 7 1/2 sts/inch on Size 3 needles. The sleeves are knit with the body, and the neckline is trimmed with velvet ribbon. The beading at the neckline for the ribbon is crocheted after the rest of the sweater is completed.


This is a lovely 3/4-length sleeve cardigan with an interesting, modern-looking pattern stitch. It, and all the other sweaters shown here, was knitted at the same gauge as the previous sweater.

Actually a very nice retro outfit with dress and cardigan, except that the designer got a little too enthusiastic with the flower trim on the dress. It looks like giant spiders are climbing over her shoulders, or even more cheerful, a serial killer has grabbed her from behind. Take the flowers, which are knitted separately, off the shoulders and leave only one at the waist, and presto, a lovely outfit.

I like the idea of evening knits. You can look very nice and still be comfortable. The knitted portion of this dress is a fitted, low-necked, 3/4-length sleeve pullover attached to a contrasting slim skirt. The yoke detail is crocheted last.

The next dress is a basic wiggle dress made sporty with stripes and button trim. The large vest effectively tones down the alluring nature of the dress, turning it into a grandma dress. Maybe the idea is to go to work looking businesslike, then to take off the vest for a hot date.

Here is a collared shirtdress with a rib variation on collar and skirt. The short sleeves have garter trim, as does the front placket.

It is going to be another hot day, though maybe a few degrees cooler than yesterday. Lucky for me, my order for DVD's has arrived at the library so I will be down there shortly to pick it up. I can spend today knitting and watching English mystery shows.