* Baby patterns added December 2020* |
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Angora Juliana 66: Great vintage knitting pattern for baby jackets from the late 1940s. There are instructions for three styles of jacket to fit20-21 inch chest. This angora would knit up in a modern 4ply angora or wool. For smaller size try 3ply baby wool. Always work a tension square.
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Bairnswear 22c: Great vintage knitting pattern for boys suits from 1930s. These little sets are still relevant today and look super sweet on any little boy. The top set shown has smocking and contrast bands, is knitted in 4ply, to fit 24 inch chest. There is also another set with little knickers, roll neck jumper with contrast bands to fit 22 inch chest, as well as the bottom set with straps also to fit 22 inch chest. There are instructions for the jumper on the front to fit 24 inch chest and anther jumper with a v neck to fit 22 inch chest, and finally sweet little v neck with fair isle trim to fit 27 inch chest, all knitted in 4ply. always work a tension square.
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Bairnswear 73-B Dresses: Great vintage baby dress knitting pattern from late 1930s/1940s. There are three dresses as shown to fit 1-2 years or 23 inch chest. Knitted in vintage 3ply. Always work a tension square. Length 16 inches.
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Bairnswear 96c: Great vintage child's out door set from 1930s. There are three different coat styles with breechettes, beret and hat. The little girl on the front cover is wearing the pretty hat, a double breasted coat with an angora collar to fit 22 inch chest. The single breasted button up coat, beret and breechettes is also to fit 22 inch chest. The one illustrated at the top with stand up collar and shoulder cape is also double breasted and has breechettes and beret to complete the set, to fit 23 inch chest. All knitted in a wool similar to modern 4ply, always work a tension square.
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Bobby & Betty -1: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for two pram sets from the 1940s. There are instructions for two sets, one for a boy and one for a girl. The boy's set has a helmet and hip length jacket with collar, the girl's has a beret and longer coat with waist, both sets have leggings. knitted in vintage 3ply to fit 20 inch chest.
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Bobby & Betty-2: Great vintage knitting pattern for pram sets from 1940s. There are instructions for a pram set suitable for a boy or a girl, knitted in vintage 3ply to fit 24 inch chest measured over clothes. There are leggings, a beret and coat all knitted in stocking stitch. the coat is waisted and has fair isle along the bottom - boys and girls holding hands.
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Hester HB3 Matinees: Great vintage knitting pattern from late 1940s. There are four different styles all knitted in baby wool and to fit 18-20 inch chest. There is the double breasted cardigan and loose diamond jacket as shown, the pretty one the model is wearing and there is also with a coloured stripe.
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Hester HB4 Dresses: Great vintage knitting pattern for baby dresses from late 1940s. There are instructions for 4 little dresses, the one shown in colour plus the the two shown on the right and a simple square necked dress with moss stitch borders. To fit 18-20 inches knitted in vintage 3ply. For smaller size knit in modern 3ply.
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Hester Layette: Great vintage knitting pattern for layette from late 1940s. This pattern has instructions for a pretty long sleeved dress, cardigan, bootees and underwear composed of ribbed snug vest on pilch or napkin cover. There are also instructions for shawl the same block pattern as the cardigan, it measures40 inches square.
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JS33B: Great vintage knitting pattern for toddler out door set and jumper suit. There are instructions for a neat little coat that is double breasted, over shoe leggings, jumper with shoulder buttons and little shorts to match. Knitted in 4ply to fit a 21-22 inch chest.
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LD272: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for jacket and bootees from late 1940s. This little jacket with lacy bands and tie neck (easy to make button and loop closure instead. The coat is full and comfy for baby up to a year old. There are also instructions for mittens, bootees, socks and shoes combined and little slippers. A great accessories set to use up those left over balls of baby wool. These small items also make great birth gifts, of little something for the new baby at Christmas. Try modern 3ply for smaller size.
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Lisa Day Set: Great vintage knitting pattern for baby matinee set. These little sets were often called day sets or afternoon sets as they were worn by baby for going visiting, a flannel night dress was usually worn for the first part of the day after a bath. This one is from late 1940s showing the fashion change in style of dress ans shorter jacket, there are little bootees to match. The little buttons at the sleeve joins still retains the 1940s essence.
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PA27-73 Dress: Great vintage babies dress knitting pattern from 1930s. This lovely dress has a collar and cuffed short sleeves to fit 22 inch chest. Knitted in a yarn similar to 4ply. Work a tension square and change needles if needed. Length 16 inches, but this is adjustable. For a smaller size use modern 3ply and a size smaller needle.
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PA32-35B: Great vintage coat for toddler knitting pattern from 1930s. This little set is knitted in 4ply to fit a 2 year old or 21 inch chest, overall length of coat is 15 inches, this is adjustable as you knit. Always work a tension square and adjust needle size if needed. The little coat has a tie waist neat little collar. The beret is knitted on two needles.
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PA32-95 Matinees: Great vintage knitting pattern for baby jackets from 1930s. These 1930s pattern were used through out the 1940s as well due to shortage of paper, there were very few reprints until the end of the 1940s. Both wool and paper were still rationed other for forces knitting. These pretty jackets were to fit 17, 18, 20 inch chest and knitted in a yarn similar to modern 4ply. Always work a tension square.
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PA33-59AS: Great vintage knitting pattern for baby dress set from 1930s. This classic dress set known as an afternoon set has pretty dress, jacket and bonnet to fit 19-20 inch chest pictured on a 7 month old baby. Try modern 4ply in a tension square and change needles if needed. bonnet is 11 inches round face.
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PA4-503B: Great vintage baby layette knitting pattern from 1930s. There are instructions for a dress, long and short versions, jacket, bonnet, cap and jumper suit. Try a tension square on 4ply and see if you need to change needles. To fit 17-18 inch chest, or birth to 6 months. The paw print lace pattern is very easy to work and is a staple through out the 30s and 40s in baby wear.
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Phyllis 1009: Great vintage baby matinee collection from late 1940s. This pattern has instructions for pram set with leggings and bonnet for a little girl and two cardigans and an different style coat for baby boy pram set with a beret. There are also a little pair of bootees. All knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply with a change of needles or modern 3ply. To fit first year of baby.
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Playmates 96: Great vintage knitting pattern for matinee coat from 1930s. This little jacket has a pretty Vandyke collar and cuffs. Knitted in 3ply. Always work a tension square, for this one work the tension square on the smaller needles. A nice little New Year challenge. These dainty, finely knitted clothes are so pretty. Work a tension square in both 3ply and 2ply. To fit up to a 22 inch chest.
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Playmates 172: Great vintage little boys knitted suit pattern from 1930s, This little suit comprises of collar shirt in two colours and little shorts. Knitted in 4ply to fit 22 inch chest. Always work a tension square.
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Secil 75: Outdoor set: Great vintage knitting pattern for out door set from 1930s. Nice and easy to knit this little set with moss stitch and stocking stitch. Nicely fitting coat, super hat and legginettes. To fit 1-2 years or 22 inch chest over clothes. Knitted in a thicker yarn similar to modern 4ply. Always work a tension square.
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Weldons 119: Dress and Coat:Great vintage knitting pattern for dress and coat from late 1930s. This easy to knit coat in stocking stitch and garter stitch is double breasted with collar and defined waist. The little dress is A line with buff sleeves with the same garter stitch borders. To fit 2-3 years or 22-23 inch chest. Knitted in a yarn similar to modern 4ply.
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Woolco 25: Dress Set: Great vintage knitting pattern from 1930s. This has long been on of my favourite patterns, it knits up beautifully with it's unusual pattern. To fit 18 inch chest, dress 16 inches in length, the coat is 20 inch chest and 9 inches in length. Knitted in a vintage 3ply that would work well in a modern4ply. always work a tension square and use modern 3ply for a smaller size. The dress as three small button on each shoulder to help with dressing.
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