Vintage 1950s knitting book Designs in Double Knitting by Beehive No. 84. This 32-page booklet is filled with fantastic multi-sized fifties knitting patterns for men, women, and children. There are patterns here for vests, sweaters, and jackets, using a variety of techniques.
Of particular interest are the “Originals” sweaters, which give knitting instructions in twelve sizes for a zippered or buttoned cardigan, with accompanying colorwork charts - essentially a blueprint for creating your own Cowichan sweater.
This instant download pattern comes with a bonus PDF entitled Working with Vintage Knitting Patterns which includes helpful information on substituting modern yarns, needle size conversions, and how to make size adjustments.
