The first is a 1941 booklet from Chadwick's Red Heart.
Notice how the hats are not all that practical - more decorative than for warmth - none of them cover the ears.
For every stylish businessman -
Look at the braid on that hat - what a complete waste of yarn! Obviously this book was printed and released before Pearl Harbor. I don't think wartime knitting patterns would have patterns like this.
Look at those socks - yes, folks, that is indeed fringe around the entire sock. You are viewing the original Swiffer.
I had no idea Red Heart used to offer "Knitting Worsted 4 Fold," "Shetland Floss," "Sweater Wool," and "Sports Yarn." According to my local expert (my mom) they were a decent quality, dye lots always true kind of yarn.
The second - Lacey's Book of Classics for the Entire Family, Volume 26 - is mainly sweater, cardigan, and vest patterns. Like some of the other booklets I've found, the patterns are not named but are numbered. The first pattern in the booklet, a children's pullover sweater with set in sleeves, is inspiringly called No. 2601.
Again, a pipe is the ultimate male accessory. My dad (a pipe and cigar smoker) was so vogue.
I had to share the back cover page. Notice volume 23 and how the boy is gazing at the girl. Now look at volume 24 and how the roles are reversed with the adults. I'm telling you all - it's all in the pipe. (OK, ya'll - stop thinking of all the euphemisms.)
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