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Winter Shawl in Plain Knitting

From: Godey's and Peterson's 1864
Paid or Free: Free Pattern
Skill Level: Easy

"It can be worked in nearly every kind of wool, and the size varied at pleasure. If made in strong yarn, it is especially suited for charitable gifts at this present season." Peterson's 1864

Undersleeve Der Bazar 1859

Translated from German to English: Elisabeth Wolfe
Modern Adaptation by: Jamie Quick
Paid or Free: Free Pattern
Skill Level: Medium

This sleeve, which, besides its comfortable softness and squishyness, in no way lacks daintiness and encompasses the arm to above the elbow" Der Bazaar 1859

Norwegian Morning Bonnet

Skill Level: Easy
Paid or Free: Free Pattern

This pattern was featured in Godey's 1861. It is labeled as a morning bonnet, cap, and hood. It is a great way to stay cozy on the cold and damp mornings!

Sontag Godey's 1861

Interpreter: Jamie Quick
Free or Paid: Free Pattern
Skill Level: Medium
Sizing Notes: Yes

"This very pretty and comfortable habit-shirt is intended to be worn under a mantel or cloak ; and as it gives great additional warmth, without making the figure at all clumsy, it has many advantages over shawls and other wraps." Godey's 1861

To Knit a Sontag Peterson's 1859

Interpreter: Polly D. Steenhagen
Paid or Free: Free Pattern
Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate

This is a cute knit sontag with a crochet border. It has functional buttons down the front. The original pattern doesn't specify length. However, looking at similar patterns from Europe, waist length would likely be most fashionable.

Knitted Traveling Hood 1862

Interpreter: Jamie Quick
Free or Paid: Free Pattern
Skill Level: Medium

"The corner of the square forming the curtain keeps the neck beautifully warm, as it answers the purpose of a cape." Godey's 1862

Garters Godey's 1862

Skill Level: Easy
Paid or Free: Free Pattern

A fast and simple garter made in ridges. The garter is tied under the knee. The ridges make great traction, for tying.

Sortie Cap

Designer: Koshka-the-cat
Free or Paid: Free Pattern
Skill Level: Easy

"These caps look the prettiest, when made of two colors."
Godey's 1858

Princess Royal Scarf

Skill Level: Easy
Free or Paid: Free Pattern

This simple pattern is actually a combination of two patterns. One was featured in Godey's 1856, and the other in 1860. Both patterns call for 130 stitches, with the only difference being the width of the color bands. I found this to be child sized, and made it more adult suitable.

Peterson's 1860 Braided Scarf

Skill Level: Easy
Free or Paid: Free Pattern

"This consists of three little stripes knit with zephyr worsted, which are to be twisted together, and adored with a tassel." Peterson's 1860

Double Knitted Cuffs Godey's 1861

Skill Level: Easy
Free or Paid: Free Pattern
Sizing Notes: Yes

"Double knitting is one of the best stitches that can be used for comforters, cuffs, chest protectors, also for babys' cot comforters, being very light, soft, and elastic, and not liable to get hard in the washing, and, of course, being double, the warmth is very great." Godey's 1861

Der Bazaar 1860 Undersleeve

Designer: Jamie Quick
Paid or Free: Paid Pattern
Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate

This is a fuller style knit sleeve. Original pattern has a Tunisian Crochet cuff, which adds extra insulation to the wrist. For those who do not crochet, a knit cuff option is available as well.

Peterson's 1859 Undersleeve

Published In: Wool Undersleeves Pattern Book (Paid Pattern)
Skill Level: Easy

"We have designed this undersleeve for winter wear, and having knit a pair can testify to their comfort" Peterson's 1859

Godey's 1862 Undersleeve

Designer: Jamie Quick
Paid or Free: Paid Pattern
Skill Level: Easy

"This warm and pretty article is composed of two kinds of wool, and is knitted to form two small and one large puff" Godey's 1862

Godey's 1860 Undersleeve

Designer: Jamie Quick
Paid or Free: Paid Pattern
Skill Level: Easy

A simple undersleeve, with cute puffs.