Historic Knitting Patterns

14th-15th Century Europe

A Lady’s Fourteenth Century  Style Knitted Hood with Lirripipe

Fifteenth-Century Men’s “Acorn” Caps

Colonial and Early Republic U.S. (1600-1820)

Hand Knit Hose

Monmouth Cap

Monmouth Cap

Antebellum  U.S. (1840-1860)

Godey’s Lady Book  1852-1860

Overgloves, 1857

Wool Collar, 1857

Civil War Era U.S. (1860-1876)

Child’s Muff, 1860

Ladies Victorian Mitts (1860s)

Baby’s Victorian Boots (1860s)

Knitted Winter Shawl 1864

Shell Counterpane, 1860

Progressive Era  U.S. (1877-1920)

2 Needle Doilies

Shoulder Shawl, 1891

Bedspread (Counterpane with Leaves) 1891

Bedspread (Hexagonal Counterpane) 1891

Shell for Counterpane, 1891

1930s
Five O’Clock Hat

Lady’s Dressing Gown, 1930s

Knitted Rug and Cushion, 1939

Attractive Cushion Cover, 1937

Knitted Cushion Cover, 1937

Cottage Tea Cosy, 1937

Daffodil Stitch Tea Cosy 1937

Floral Knitted Tea Cosy, 1937

Knitted Tea Cosy 1937

Loop Stitch Tea Cosy, 1937

Knitted Doily, 1937

1940s
Cable Cardigan

Ladies Vest and Knickers, 1944

Ladies Vest and Knickers, 1946

Cabled Tea Cosy, 1946

World War II Lady’s Vest

Personalized Christmas Stocking, 1945

Knitted Lace Doily, 1940s

Knitted Lace Luncheon Mats, 1940s

Knitted Medallion Doily, 1949

Knitted Table Centre, 1940s

Knitted Snood, 1944

1950s
“Joan” Gauntlet Gloves, 1950s

“Lynn” Scalloped Rib Gloves, 1950s

1960s
Garter or Rib Stitch Headband, 1968