[suneebeeches]

Before I learned to knit I had seen sweaters that had pictures on them. They came in kits from a company that sold them in the back classified sections of craft and needlework magazines in the '80s. The sweaters could have a holiday scene with snowmen and raindeer, etc. or even a school theme with kids and a schoolbus on a road.Does anyone remember the name of the company that made these?

 

[kimm2boys]

Mary Maxim or knit-o-graph?

 

[CBCAROL]

Before I learned to knit I had seen sweaters that had pictures on them. They came in kits from a company that sold them in the back classified sections of craft and needlework magazines in the '80s. The sweaters could have a holiday scene with snowmen and raindeer, etc. or even a school theme with kids and a schoolbus on a road.Does anyone remember the name of the company that made these?

MARY MAXIM at [email protected]

and also HERRSCHNERS @ [email protected]

 

[suneebeeches]

Mary Maxim or knit-o-graph?

Did knit-o-graph sell kits or patterns to make these sweaters? I don't know about Mary Maxim, I was not aware of them then.

 

[pamgillies1]

I have lots of theme patterns. Not the kits but instructions for knitting them.

 

[chickkie]

knit-o-graph didn't sell kits that I know of. I have a number of those patterns

 

[fergablu2]

You can get these patterns for free:

http://freevintageknitting.com/pattern-categories

Mary Maxim has the old patterns listed by decade and they are sold as downloads:

http://www.marymaxim.com/patterns-books.html

 

[reborn knitter]

You can get these patterns for free:

http://freevintageknitting.com/pattern-categories

Mary Maxim has the old patterns listed by decade and they are sold as downloads:

http://www.marymaxim.com/patterns-books.html

Thanks for the vintage pattern link!

 

[suneebeeches]

Wow! Those are some links. I will be busy checking them out. Thank you.

 

[Jessica-Jean]

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/buck-3

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alber

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/17001-11103---hemsedal

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/reindeer-jacket

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/no-427-bonspiel-days-2

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sandnes-18-04

http://www.ravelry.com/designers/dale-of-norway---dale-design/patterns

There's even a free one, albeit tiny: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/northern-whale-cowichan-sweater--toddlers-cardigan

Happy Hunting! :-D

 

[AmyKnits]

What you are looking for is a technique called intarsia.... Knitting a design into a section of your work.

This type of project does not require a kit, but if you know the name of the technique (INTARSIA), you can SEARCH for patterns that will be exactly what you are looking for.

 

[JTM]

Do not remember any company that does it... However I do know that Red Heart does have some Christmas patterns available free. Also check on Ravelry.com for other patterns with "intarsia" sweaters.
Jane

 

[mopgenorth]

Are you on Facebook? There is a Facebook page dedicated to vintage Knit O Graf patterns.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.459389064102021.99850.151852731522324&type=3

I love social media; i.e. facebook, instagram, twitter, etc. too many to list - it's so much more than just goofy selfies and pictures of what food people are eating. It's a wonderful way to keep up with what is going on in the world as well as a great resource to find just about anything you want. If it exists in the world, social media can help you find it.

Etsy also has some resources for Knit-O-Graf patterns:
http://www.etsy.com/search?q=knit%20o%20graf&ship_to=US

as well as eBay and Vintage Knits:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xknit-o-graf&_nkw=knit-o-graf&_sacat=0&_from=R40

http://www.vintageknits.com/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=17

 

[knitnshirl]

http://sweaterscapes.com/sweater patterns-1008.htm

Sweaterscapes is the company I remember having scenic patterns on sweaters. I found they still have a website and have free patterns to download.

 

[Cheryl Jaeger]

These patterns are great! Thank you for sharing them.

 

[suneebeeches]

Thank you everyone for all your responses and time. I do know about intarsia, have done it a time or two. The Sweaterscapes sweaters are like the ones I saw in the '80s. I even have 2 of their books. I also found sweaters called Storybook knits that are like and could possibly be the ones I am thinking of. I found out that sweaters like these have a following, there are "Ugly Sweater Parties". The sweater can be very elaborate in the design, too much for todays' styles. I am glad to have all these great links from everyone. Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

 

[mopgenorth]

Thank you everyone for all your responses and time. I do know about intarsia, have done it a time or two. The Sweaterscapes sweaters are like the ones I saw in the '80s. I even have 2 of their books. I also found sweaters called Storybook knits that are like and could possibly be the ones I am thinking of. I found out that sweaters like these have a following, there are "Ugly Sweater Parties". The sweater can be very elaborate in the design, too much for todays' styles. I am glad to have all these great links from everyone. Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

Can't wait to see what you come up with for your "ugly sweater" !!! Be sure to post pictures!!