Vintage Knitted Toy Patterns - Page ONE

Copley 1130-Baby Panda: Great vintage knitting pattern from 1930s. This little fellow is knitted in double knitting wool and should measure about 21 inches long and 11.5 inches high. He could be attached to a wheeled board as shown or just as a cuddly toy. Always use safety eyes and filling. Nice and easy to make in the tradition way.

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Bairnswear 1249: Rare Vintage toy knitting pattern from 1930-40's for a long leggedy rabbit,20", elegant horse or giraffe 10" and pig probably about 10", pig is knitted on 4 needles. All knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply or if using double knitting, they will be larger and you will need more wool.

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Bairnswear 1237:  Vintage knitted doll knitting pattern. This doll is knitted in vintage 3ply or try modern 4ply to get the correct tension. All her clothes are knitted separately and she measures 20.5 inches high. she has a dress, shoes, vest and pants and a coat and bonnet, she is adorable! This pattern is from the 1930's.  (click to go to knitted doll page for more patterns)

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Bestway 604:  Great vintage toy pattern 1930s. One of the many stunning Bestway vintage toy knitting patterns on this site. Teddy Bear no size stated probable 16-17", only a guess mind you, the red riding hood outfit is to fit a 17"doll and the ball is crochet and designed as a pram toy all knitted in oddments of 3 and 4ply. (click for teddy pages)

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Bestway 771: Great vintage toy knitting pattern 1930s. Instructions to knit Raymond Rabbit 14.5" tall, Douglas Duck and Peter Penguin 10" tall knitted in vintage 4ply wool.

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Bestway 820: Stunning vintage teddy bear knitting pattern. What a fun little chap!  this vintage pattern is from the 1930's. Bruin measures 13" and unusually has his mouth open.

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Bestway 821: Stunning vintage toy knitting pattern for Jolly Jumbo, is 15" high and comes from the 1930's. Easy to knit in 4ply, for a bigger toy knit in dk or a smaller one knit in 3ply.

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Bestway 925: 1930's vintage knitted toy pattern for horse and golly, knitted in 4ply. No size given. This anther rare and unusual pattern, great horse. These Bestway pattern really knit up well

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Bestway 822: Vintage toy knitting pattern for a really cute black faced lamb 1930s. She will measure 11.5" tall and 8.75" from head to tail. She has been knitted in Astrakhan fancy wool, there are several about at the moment that will work, try to get a modern 4ply version as this little lamb is knitted in vintage 3ply, this will translate better to modern 4ply, try a tension square with chosen fancy yarn.

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Bestway 848: Great vintage toy knitting pattern for a Peasant doll outfit for a 14" doll,Baby Panda is 15" high and Brer Rabbit is 13" 1940's pattern printed in black and white. Knitted in vintage 4ply work a tension square to see if needles need changing.

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Bestway 877: Vintage toy pattern for three military dolls from the 1940's. Soldier, sailor and airman knitted in vintage 4ply. Airman 12" high, Sailor 10" high, soldier 12". As the pattern calls for size 12 or 2.75mm needles modern 4ply will probably work.

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Bestway 877LF: Great vintage MILITARY DOLLS knitting pattern with Jack Tar, sailor. The Airman and the Soldier. This leaflet is large format rather than the smaller latter editions. Knitted in 4ply and they measure 10 or 12 inches.

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Bestway 880: Great vintage knitted doll knitting pattern from the wartime. A little girl doll, a clown and a jack tar. The dolls are made from folding thick wool into skeins and wrapping them in places with wool thread creating limbs and head. The clothes are then knitted to fit them in vintage 3ply or modern 4ply. They are about 7-8 inches tall.

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Bestway 924: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern from the 1940s, knitted camel, Kangaroo and Elephant, no sizes given, worked in vintage 4ply so try double knitting, but if you want them smaller use modern 3ply and smaller needles - variations are endless. Fabulous pattern.

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Bestway 926: Great vintage toy cat and dog knitting pattern 1940s. This super pattern is for a little terrier dog and smart little cat. Knitted in vintage 4ply, so try modern double knitting. Make sure work is tight and neat so stuffing does not push out. Boot Button eyes are suggested, but perhaps safety eyes or embroidered eyes might be better for modern children.

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Bestway 927: Great knitting pattern from the 1940s of a boy scout and girl guide doll, great mascot ideas, easy to knit in vintage 4ply or modern double knitting, dolls are 12" high when finished, use thinner wool and smaller needles if you want smaller dolls.

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Bestway 928: Great vintage toy knitting pattern for Cowboy and girl doll knitted in vintage 4ply 1940s. Cowboy doll about 12" high, the little girl doll is also about 12".

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Bestway 929: Vintage toy knitting pattern from 1940s. Great Christmas knitting! Mr. Gnome 12" tall and Father Christmas 12" tall knitted in oddments of DK.

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Bestway 930: Fabulous vintage toy knitting pattern from the 1940s. There are instructions to knit a tiger and lion one of the best toy patterns from Bestway, knitted in vintage 3ply and vintage 4ply wool, no sizes are give.

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Bestway 931: One of the rarest toy vintage toy knitting patterns Bestway produced this one originally produced in the late 1930s. These delightful farm animals will make a fabulous gift knitted in vintage 3 and 4ply wool. Larry Lamb, Clara Cow and  Percy Pig. Wartime pattern urging knitter not to use salvageable rags for stuffing!  Work tension square to see if you need to change needles.

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Bestway 932: Great 1940 vintage crochet pattern toy for duck and ball. Made from oddments, no sizes given, nice easy project for beginners.

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Bestway 943: Fabulous vintage pattern, one of my favourites! 1940s. he one and only GEORGIE GIRAFFE knitted in vintage 3ply with embroidered spots. Try modern 4ply to get correct size work tension square to see if you need to change needles. What a cute little face! He is 16.5" tall

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Bestway 947: Great vintage toy knitting pattern for lady service dolls 1940s There are instructions for W.A.A.F, A.T.S, and W.R.N.S dolls measuring about 12" all knitted in vintage 4ply on size 12 needles (2.75mm). My mother knitted these for children who had lost their toys in the bombing during the war.

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Bestway 957:  Vintage knitting pattern for toy duck 1940s. No ordinary chick this he's BESTWAY CHICKABIDDY! knitted in vintage 3ply he is 8" tall. Work tension square to see if you need to change needles.

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Bestway 958: Great character! A stunning vintage 1940s knitting pattern for a toy mouse. Mr Mouse-man 18" mouse knitted in two strands of 3ply or 'the new thick knitting wool' (try double knitting)

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Bestway 959: Vintage toy knitting pattern for two little knitted dolls 1940s. Little Red Riding Hood and a Red Cross Nurse. They measure about 12" and are knitted in  vintage 3ply and 4ply wool so try a tension square and see if modern 4ply will work better, or just a change of needles. 1940's wartime pattern.

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Bestway 965: Beautiful vintage knitting pattern for national dolls knitted in vintage 3ply oddments, each doll is 12" high. Try modern 4ply to get correct size, work tension square. There are instructions for Scottish, Welsh and Irish dolls.

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Bestway 1578: fabulous rare vintage wartime toy pattern for knitted dolls 1940s wartime pattern. The dolls are simply made by folding skeins of wool then tying them in places to make arms, legs and head and the clothes are all knitted - we all did this at school in the 40's and 50's!

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Bestway 1581: Fabulous vintage knitting pattern for Jimmy Jumbo. Pattern from the 1930's, this little fellow measures 7" tall and knitted in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply or use modern 3ply for even smaller elephant or DK for bigger. This pattern is quite rare and make a really nice elephant.

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Bestway A2710: Stunning vintage knitting pattern for toy 1940s Instructions for rabbit 14", cute cat 11" and Percy Penguin 11.5" (he gets in everywhere!) all knitted in DK. The cat is really cute! 

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Bestway A2841: Vintage toy knitting pattern, great little toys in vintage  1940s.    Instructions for 3 toys. Duck 6.5", brushed with wire brush to make fluffy, Chick the same 5", or knit in angora or leave just plain knitted, pixie doll 9" with removable suit.  Work tension square to see if modern 4ply will give better size. Fabulous pram toys for Christmas babies.

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Bestway 3707: Fabulous vintage knitted dog coats . Ribbed in 4ply in small, medium and large, fancy rib with roll colour in DK, three sizes and chunky wool makes a smart belted coat for really cold days, again in 3 sizes.         (click to go to dog coat page)

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Bestway B3146: Great vintage toy knitting pattern. Instructions for a dog and cat knitted in DK. Height from top of head 9"

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Bestway B3208: Vintage teddy bear knitting pattern for 16" panda knitted in double knitting, so cute!I now have an original for sale, wear to edges and minor surface scuffs, otherwise in good condition.   (click to go to teddy bears page)

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Bestway 3339: Vintage toy knitting pattern from Bestway. Here are a fun group from the early 1950's, a colour version of an earlier pattern. There is a rabbit, teddy, cat, doll and a clown all knitted in double knitting and take just over 50gs of wool each - great for the charity bazaar or church fête or those gift boxes at Christmas. The toys measure 10.5" when stuffed. if you want smaller toys knit in a finer ply on smaller needles.

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Bestway 3493: Great vintage teddy bear knitting pattern for a 17" knitted bear with his own clothes in double knitting.

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Bestway 3502: Great vintage baby elephant knitting pattern. This little chap is knitted in double knitting and measures10 inches, nice and easy to knit.

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Bestway 3657 Vintage knitting pattern for toy poodle pattern, so sweet with his own little jacket. This one of the rarer Bestway patterns.

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Bestway 3695:  Vintage toy knitting pattern for a really great set of  characters from Bestway. Easy to knit in double knitting and great fun. Ideal small gifts, also suitable for 'gift boxes' at Christmas and church bazaars or charity fairs as these little people are only 8" tall. Also good for shoe box fillers for charity.

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Bestway 3713: Vintage knitting pattern for a cute Dalmatian and Lion in DK Dalmatian with a dress is 12" tall and the lion is 14.5 X 7.5"

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Bestway 3795: Great vintage teddy bear knitting pattern for cute twins 9" Bears in DK Easy to knit, great Christmas gift or bazaar make.        (click to go to the teddy pages)

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Bestway 3821: Great little vintage knitting pattern of 3 little pram toys. Knitted double knitting, ideal for little hands, a golly, clown and teddy. They are 9 inches tall. Easy to make and a great project for fairs, bazaars or WI competitions. Also great for beginners to try.

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Bestway A3931: Fabulous pattern for polar bear nightdress case, hankie sachet and purse. Also to make as soft toys 8, 14, 18inches. Straps can be fitted to make them into shoulder-bags. Or make the smaller one with lavender in side as a drawer freshener. Lots of gift and fête ideas for this pattern - all with a delightfully retro look.

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Copley 1470: Great vintage toy knitting pattern 1940s. This pattern has instructions for dog, donkey and hobby horse head. Knitted in thicker wool. Always work a tension square.

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C85 -Penguin: Great vintage toy knitting pattern for Penguin, no size given. 1930s Pattern. Knitted all in garter stitch, all rows plain knitting, felt for feet and beak.

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C85- Teddy Bear: Great vintage toy knitting pattern for grand teddy bear in garter stitch, all rows plain knitting, from 1930's. Felt, plastic or glass eyes or ever buttons can be used for his eyes. No size given

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Cuddly Toys- Jock: Great vintage knitting pattern for wonderful Westie dog with trews, sash and cap. Jock is knighted in vintage 3ply, so do a tension square to check size. Jock measures 13 inches.

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Cuddly Toys-Andy: Another great Westie with tam and scarf knitting pattern. This is in double knitting, Andy is 8.50 inches high. Knitted in garter stitch (all rows plain knitting) so is very easy to make.

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Cuddly Toys-Penguin: Great toy knitting pattern for penguin. Pretty little fellow from Australia, only 7 inches tall! ah! Easy to knit in garter stitch in vintage 3ply. Try modern 4ply in tension square.

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Cuddly Toys -Peter Poodle: Great vintage toy poodle CROCHET pattern. Here is a grand chap! Peter is worked in loopy stitch and measures a grand 18 inches tall. knitted in Australian 5ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square and change needles to get tension right.

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Cuddly Toys-Pussy Cat: Great vintage toy cat knitting pattern. Another little cutie from down under! Vintage knitting pattern in double knitting for little cat 6 inches long and 7 inches high. She wears a pretty knitted bow or you could give her a silk or velvet one.

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