1940's Head Scarf

One of the blogs I follow is Sewing, Vintage, Knitting from Anthea who, just like me, likes vintage clothes and makes a lot of them herself.  A couple of weeks ago I saw a nice head scarf at Anthea's blog, that I really wanted to make. Another blog I follow is The Vintage Pattern Files, with lots of free patterns from all times. I did some searching on head scarfs and found a pattern that looked almost exactly like what I was searching for. 


I didn't use the pattern, but it was just to get an idea of how to get started. Well, I started and this is how it turned out:

Instead of knitting two loose ends I made an infinity scarf.

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Comments

  1. MaryMarch 9, 2014 at 12:41 AM

    Would love to see you modeling this. The pattern looks like it would be super adorable.

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  2. Schulz FamilyMarch 9, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    I agree, I can't work out a 1940's style without seeing it on your head. Visiting from Sew many ways

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  3. Emily ThompsonMarch 15, 2014 at 1:02 AM

    very fun!! Thanks so much for linking up to Create Link Inspire!!

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  4. UnknownMarch 15, 2014 at 1:50 AM

    cute idea! I found that vintage site too, totally awesome!

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    1. LizMarch 15, 2014 at 8:59 AM

      Yes, that site is great! Thanks for visiting!

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  5. Pam @Threading My WayMarch 16, 2014 at 1:32 AM

    Great job making a scarf without a pattern!

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