This is the first glimpse of the swimming costume that I am knitting for the Swimsuit Knitalong. I am using the suggested colours from the original pattern and I like the look of it so far. I am making this:
This is from the July 1945 Stitchcraft and is a top and bathing trunks. I can't wait to see how it turns out.
I thought that it would be fitting to finish my journey through vintage knitted swimwear, see here, here and here, with a free pattern incase anyone else has an urge to knit along.
This is the front cover of the magazine that I have taken the pattern from, The Needlewoman July 1938.
This is the pattern, I featured it in my 1930's swimwear round up. It is a plain, well fitting swimsuit with trunk legs that also come with a cute detachable skirt. I nearly decided to knit this one, it was beaten by the one I have chosen as I wanted to knit in two colours.
Here is the pattern.
Do let me see the result if you knit one!
I love the pattern that you chose! I can't wait to see the finished product.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessica. I'm liking how it is looking so far!
DeleteThe piece you've knitted looks super.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mim. Slip stitch is so effective!
DeleteHow exciting! I really like the brick-esque quality of those two colours in this style of knitting design. What a beautiful piece you're making.
ReplyDeleteHappy stitching!
xoxo ♥ Jessica
The fact that they look like little bricks is super handy because should you make a mistake it is easy to spot! It is coming on!
DeleteWow! your bathing suit will be amazing! Love that pattern!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anthea. I'm enjoying this knit!
Deletethese knit suits are amazing I love the detail. ITs going to be amazing
ReplyDeleteThanks you Kate. I hope it does turn out to be amazing!
DeleteOh I can't wait to see the finished product! This is going to be lovely.
ReplyDeleteLiz :)
It is growing Liz and is quite exciting!
DeleteThe pattern you chose, is fabulous! I was tempted to do the swimsuit knitalong, but there is just so much going on now. Thank you for sharing the pattern, maybe I'll do a last minute knit :)
ReplyDeleteIf you do a last minute knit do let me see. I might not get it finished that quickly but it seemed a good opportunity to at least start one!
DeleteAhh this is going to be awesome! I look forward to seeing the end result.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tanith. I hope it looks like it does on the pattern illustration!
DeleteOh my god, I can't wait to see this all finished! I absolutely love it so far and the image from the pattern is just gorgeous. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Cate. I'm enjoying how it is going so far! If it looks like the pattern image when finished I shall be very pleased!
DeleteI am loving it. I absolutely love things from the 1940's. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it Linda I love the fashions of the 1940's too.
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ReplyDeleteOh how did i miss this post! The pattern that you are knitting for the knit-along is stunning, the colours really make the details pop, I hope its going well!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing another fantastic free pattern I will link it up to the VPF today! xx
Thank you very much for sharing it on your site Wendy. I am pleased with the colours and pattern.
ReplyDeleteI hope to be casting on next month to have it ready for an Art Deco festival in February.
ReplyDeleteUpdate: I have cast on.
DeleteAnother update: I have finished. Pics are posted on my FB, Insta, Threads as Maiden Marewa and in the FB group: Vintage Knitting In The Modern World.
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