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Sirdar Stories Knitting Patterns
Design no: 10536 - We designed this strappy scalloped hem vest for those casual days in the sun. To create the lace effect at the bottom of the garment you will knit chevron eyelet stitch fora pretty, breathable piece perfect for the hot weather.
Knitting Level: Intermediate
You will also need: 1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 – USA6) Knitting Needles and 1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 – USA6) Knitting Needles.
Design no: 10537 - To create this casual striped tank top, you’ll use eyelet stitch for the main body of the top and rib for the neckline, hem and armholes. We knitted ours in white and three co-ordinating Sirdar Stories shades, but you can pick your four favourites.
Knitting Level: Intermediate
You will also need: 1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 - USA6) Knitting Needles,1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 - USA3) Knitting Needles and Stitch Holders..
Design no: 10538 - The perfect simple yet eye-catching garment to stitch in time for the Festival season. You’ll knit the front and back panels in rib and for the fastening, icord ties. This may be a simple knit, but its unique fastening and ribbed texture definitely gives it that modern edge.
Knitting Level: Intermediate
You will also need: 1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 – USA6) Knitting Needles, 1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) Knitting Needles, 1 4mm (UK8 – USA6) 40cm Circular Needle and 1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 – USA6) Double Pointed Knitting Needles. Stitch Holders.
Design no: 10541 - This striped figure-hugging dress can be knitted in two different ways! We designed a shorter length with swishy tassels, perfect for dancing. And the second design is a longer length, to the knees, accentuating your figure a little more.
Knitting Level: Intermediate
You will also need: 1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 – USA6) Knitting Needles, 1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) Knitting Needles and Stitch Holder.
Design no: 10539 - This design is full of fashionable festival features; flared sleeves, dropped shoulders and a fitted waist. To create the zig zag pattern, you’ll knit Bargello stitch and then to accentuate that chevron pattern you’ll create the double-over v neckline. With its funky pattern, all you have to do is pick three striking Sirdar Stories shades to be the life of the party.
Knitting Level: Intermediate
You will also need: 1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 - USA6) Knitting Needles,1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 - USA3) Knitting Needles and a Safety Pin.
Design no: 10540 - Everyone loves a two in one, right? Once you’ve knitted this fabulous sweater, just pull the cord and you have a funky ruched centre, creating a raised curved hemline, perfect for keeping you cool when the festival heats up. Or leave it down and you’ve got a striped long sleeve boxy sweater. It’s that easy to switch up your look!
Knitting Level: Intermediate
You will also need: 1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 - USA6) Knitting Needles, 1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 - USA3) Knitting Needles and 1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 - USA3) Double Pointed Knitting Needles.
Design no: 10543 - You can knit this jacket two different ways! If you knit the long colour-blocked version, you can wear it as a cover up and pick your eight favourite Sirdar Stories shades to make it your own. Alternatively knit the shorter version, it works as an easy additional layer to any summer outfit. To create these garments, it only involves two stitches, mesh stitch and icord stitch for the ties!
Knitting Level: Advanced
You will also need: 1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 - USA6) Knitting Needles,1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 - USA3) Knitting Needles and1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 - USA3) Double Pointed Knitting Needles.
Design no: 10547 - Make this rucksack in four Sirdar Stories shades for a useful accessory to match all of your Festival outfits. You'll knit this bag sideways in garter stitch, so there's only one seam. The bag closes with a drawstring, flap and funky tassel - no festival outfit is complete without a tassel!
Knitting Level: Intermediate
You will also need: 1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 – USA6) Knitting Needles, 1 set of 2 4mm (UK8 – USA6) Double Pointed Needles and 1 Popper Fastener.
Design no: 10542 - Chevron stripes meets festival mermaid. For this two-piece maxi skirt and cropped top pattern, you’ll knit chevron stitch to construct the scalloped hem and then reverse stocking stitch to continue the chevron pattern throughout the garment. This design also involves knitting garter stitch and icord ties for the top, so a great advanced knit to challenge yourself with.
Knitting Level: Intermediate
You will also need: 1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 – USA6) Knitting Needles, 1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) Knitting Needles, 2 3¼mm (UK10 - USA3) double pointed needles and Stitch Holders. 3cm, (1¼in) Elastic (to required length) for Waistband.
Design no: 10544 - To construct this striped mini dress, you’ll knit broken rib to give you those textured stripes and then icord stitch for the straps to keep it simple. This may look like a basic garment, but you have the customisable option of picking three fun Sirdar Stories shades.
Knitting Level: Intermediate
You will also need: 1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 – USA6) Knitting Needles, 1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) Double Pointed Needles and Stitch Holder.
Design no 10546 - Inspired by the 70s, this funky chevron set with flared sleeves is perfect for those cooler summer days. You’ll knit rows of eyelet stitch to form the shape of the garment and finish the cardigan with flared angel sleeves for a cool boho vibe.
Design no: 10545 - The cutest co-ordinating combo, a mini skirt and cropped top. You’ll knit moss and stocking stitch and then add Swiss darned motifs to the hem to get that granny square style. An intermediate knit that is fun to make – what’s not to love?!
Knitting Level: Intermediate
You will also need: 11 Pair of 4mm (UK8 – USA6) Knitting Needles, 1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) Knitting Needles and 1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) Double Pointed Knitting Needles. Cable Needle. 20 mm wide elastic for waistband of Skirt.
Design no: 10548 - Designed to be worn across the body, you’ll knit this bag using slip stitch to create the chain texture and for the strap, knit simple garter stitch. And finally, finish off with two tassels and you can swing your arms in the air to the music!
Knitting Level: Intermediate
You will also need: 1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 - USA3) Knitting Needles and1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 - USA3) Double Pointed Knitting Needles.
100% Hand selected top quality fabrics Many stores buy their fabric (especially if deadstock/ex-designer) without ever having touched it. Even during the pandemic we've made sure to only buy fabric we have personally handled.
The bulk of our fabrics are made from natural breathable fibres such as cotton, linen and viscose.
Personal Shopping Video Calls Want to see how a fabric looks in daylight, it's drape or texture? Simply book a FREE personal shopping call with the owner Liz.
You can also benefit from Liz's vast experience and ask about yardage requirements, best patterns for your skill level, etc.
Are you a Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter? If you've had your 'colours done' by a colour analyst then you'll know the colour palette that suits you best.
We've teamed up with a colour and style expert so we can let you know which fabrics are your season.
Pantone Colour Matching Check the product description for an image of the fabric colour(s) and Pantone colour number to compare on your computer or the Pantone Colour app. (If the Pantone colour has not yet been added please contact us and we'll get that for you.)
Samples
You can add samples to your order at no extra charge, or order separately at £1 for up to 6 samples.
Liz, I was so excited to open my parcel with the fabrics and other bits and pieces and WOW, these are the best quality fabrics I've ever purchased!!! 🥰
The cottons are so soft, so smooth, you can really tell you choose them with care.
Even the viscose sample is so lovely, great drape yet more of a substance than I've had from other suppliers. I tried crumpling it in my hand and it didn't crease...Please save me some of it because I'll have that with my next order.
Liz Purkis
Vintage Loving Store Owner
My love of sewing and fabrics started early on in my life. My Mum sewed for us and made all kind of things on her green Bernina machine.
I started to sew at the age of 11 and I instantly loved it. I made myself so many things in my teens and worked with so many different fabrics. I continued to sew for myself and then my children as each came along.
Fast forward to 2011 when I purchased The Buttonhole to create a one-stop shop for everything a sewist would want.
Since then I've rediscovered my love of vintage-inspired dressmaking and am building my own retro style wardrobe.
This is what inspired me to create "Sew Vintage Fabulous", a monthly sewing box to help you build your own wardrobe of quality vintage-inspired clothes that fit.
So here we are, I adore getting new fabrics and the ideas of what people might make from them.
Come join the "More Me" Vintage Sewing Facebook Community for advice, to share your makes and meet other sewists.
Remember, if you need any advice, want to check on some fabrics or can't quite find what you are looking for (not all stock is yet on this store) you can book a Personal Shopping video call and I'll help you find what you want.
when we are open
Monday- Saturday
10am to 4pm
Sunday Closed