Figure hugging 50s fashion
The sweater girl era when form fitting knits in brighter shades coincided with Sirdar printing more knitting patterns in colour. Discover “Growing Up In Sirdar” designs for the newly-named teenagers, as well as Sirdar Sunshine patterns for little ones.
Sweater Girls
Hollywood actors such as Lana Turner and Jane Mansfield popularised form-fitting sweaters that became the iconic wardrobe staple of the 50s.
Just as colour movies became more popular fashion went technicolour too. Sirdar patterns reflected the trend for bright colours.
Growing Up In Sirdar
The 50s saw the emergence of teenage culture. Teens wanted their own music, fashion and identity.
Sirdar responded with this range of patterns for fashion conscious teenagers as well as Sunshine patterns for little ones.
DISCOVER ALL
Explore all the 50s patterns within the Heritage Collection
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