Best vintage knitting patterns for ladies

The Knitting Network team adore all things retro.

With such a distinctive cut and shape, we find it impossible not to fall in love with pieces from decades like the 1940s,1950s and 1960s

We've raided our archives to bring you a round up of our favourite vintage knitting patterns for ladies and had them re-knitted in modern yarns.

Our list includes a number of garments that will be sure to help you make a sophisticated throwback style statement whenever you step out.

Interested in making yourself some chic pieces?

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Vintage Short Sleeved Cardigan Knitting Pattern - product code WLD038

The 1940s is known for being sensationally stylish decade. You can make your own nod towards it by knitting this vintage short sleeved cardigan.

With set-in sleeves and buttons that run up the front, it's a piece you can wear with skirts and dresses alike.

Women’s Vintage Striped Sweater Knitting Pattern - product code WLD006

Show off your knowledge of 1950s fashion by knitting yourself this round-neck sweater with short sleeves.

Ladies’ Wrap Knitting Pattern - product code WLD077

Perfect for those days where you need an extra layer, this mohair wrap is wonderfully sumptuous The design was originally printed in Woman's Weekly's 6 June 1959 edition.

Vintage Gloves Knitting Pattern - product code WAD054

Gloves are essential when the weather turns cold. Instead of hitting the high street in search of some, we urge you to craft a pair using a pattern first featured in the 26 September 1953 issue of Woman's Weekly.

Vintage Cardigan Knitting Pattern - product code WLD046

Knitted in mock cable with single rib welts, cuffs and button bands, this vintage cardi also has set-in sleeves. The yarn is a lightweight 4-ply, so it won’t feel heavy to wear.

We debuted the pattern in a 1965 issue of our magazine.