A Fashion Moment With McCall’s Treasury Of Needlecraft: Cardigans
We are back today with some more beautiful fashion pictures from the McCall’s Treasury of Needlecraft…after a three year absence!
My goal/ task this year is to go through my external hard drive and sort every file and folder…yes this is a year long task, because it is an absolute mess. Computers that crashed and all of the files dumped on there in a jumble, then I started to blog but didn’t have a system in place for how to organize the photos, then I was lazy and didn’t go through the photos I had taken and cull the blurry ones etc….resulting in a complete disaster! So, I’ve been slowly going through that, and I came across a folder with pictures from the Treasury that I had never posted. Here we are today with the first batch, a collection of knitted and crocheted cardigans, and I’ve got two more posts for the future. Hopefully I won’t let three years pass before posting them again! Enjoy!
This would be a really pretty and classic workwear look. It would be a nice way to add a vintage touch to a more modern office setting.
Not only is this one fabulous- but look at her entire ensemble! So much classier than sportswear of today, although her goggles are hilarious.
This Warm Knitted Topper looks like the perfect thing to wear come Fall, when the days are crisp, but not quite cold enough for a jacket.
Such a pretty way of elevating a simple twinset.
I like the pattern in this one; it adds a nice bit of texture.
Also the texture of this one is really nice! I love how this is boxy, but ends at the waist so it doesn’t obscure the waist. Boxy sweaters are nice, but can often drown.
I like the bomber/army style shape of this sweater. Again, the waist definition is nice and keeps it from being too big overall.
Lastly is this bolero- I’m not sure that I like the shaping seams/details on the shoulders, but I do like the overall shape. Maybe in a softer yarn would be better though…
What do you think? Which is your favourite?
(Ps. In the past, I have had people ask if I would be willing to share the patterns for these, and the answer is yes! If you’d like the pattern for any of these cardigans, just send me an email and I will gladly send it to you!)
January 21, 2021 @ 4:08 pm
I love looking at the fashions from the past. Some lovely pieces here that I would gladly add to my wardrobe! Too bad my knitting/crocheting skills are not up to par!
January 21, 2021 @ 4:20 pm
Glad you enjoyed! Yes- they do look quite complicated, at least to me as a non-knitter and crocheter….