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A few days ago I read an article about one of the additional benefits of knitting, besides of course creating beautiful items to wear or share with your loved ones.  Those of us who knit know the joy and peace experienced while knitting and how it can and does recharge your emotional batteries. So on that happy note, I pulled out a vintage pattern book dating from the sixties and am sharing four classic patterns here for your knitting pleasure. Ladies Classic Cable Cardigan: Love the sweater -- love her hair!! Glitter Cardigan: Adorable! Man's and Woman's Cable Pullover Sweaters:  Don't they look all serious?! Knitting is love, baby!  It's good for you, good for the planet and good for your soul.  So break out those needles, grab some yarn and Knit On!

And here's the other free pattern for today, a fun knitting pattern for your older girl.  This vintage pattern is from the 1945 edition of "Minerva Teen-Age Togs" knitting pattern book.  I just love this cover! Here's the pattern for the booties on the cover of the knitting book: Two free patterns for girls today, one knitting and the other crochet.  Next time I'll see what I can come up with for patterns for boys!  :-)

And here's a baby set pattern for the crochet enthusiast!  This sweet little set includes bonnet, booties, sweater and blanket.  This pattern is also sized for the six month old infant and would make a lovely set for a newborn baby. This pattern came from the same vintage pattern book that the last sweater set pattern came from.   The instructions: The last posting, which included the baby sweater set knit pattern, contains the helpful "General Instruction" sheet at the end that will benefit both the knitter and crocheter.  Check it out for help with abbreviations and information regarding blocking, dye lots and more.  I hope you enjoy these lovely, baby set patterns, as beautiful today as they were years ago! Now, let me see what else I can find in my vintage pattern book collection.....  happy stitching!