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A Knitted Cat

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 Little DorritLeave a comment

This simple cat pattern was published in an Australian newspaper in 1929 and claims to make a “useful, lasting toy.”

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Driving Mitts

June 23, 2020 Little DorritLeave a comment

This simple pattern for driving mitts comes from the 1838 edition of The Workwoman’s Guide and is described as “very useful for gentlemen or coachmen.” In the 1830s, of course, “driving” referred to horse-drawn vehicles, so the mitts are ingeniously designed to be thinner across the palms so that the wearer could easily hold the reins.

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